Volcanoes are an opening in Earth's core.

• True

• False

Material inside a volcano is called magma. When it reaches the surface it is called lava.

• True

• False

When magma, gas, and ash exit a volcano, this is called an:

• eruption

• earthquake

• storm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Volcanoes cause ________ change to Earth's surface.

• slow

• fast

• small

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are three common types of volcanoes?

• Cinder cone

• Shield

• Explosion

• Composite

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Lava is very hot.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

____________ volcanoes are the smallest and most common type of volcano.

• Composite

• Cinder cone

• Shield

____________ volcanoes have wide bases and very steep sides.

• Cinder cone

• Composite

• Shield

____________ volcanoes are wide, flat, and spew thin lava.

• Shield

• Composite

• Cinder cone

Which is not a part of a volcano?

• Magma

• Earth's crust

• The Atmosphere