Volcanoes

A broad volcano with gently sloping sides is a ________________

• Shield

• Cinder Cone

• Fire Fountain

• Composite

A small volcano with steep sides.

• cinder cone

• composite

• strata

• shield

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A steep-sided volcano formed from layers of lava and ash.

• Strata or composite

• shield

• cinder cone

• fire fountain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Where are volcanoes most likely to form?

• along plate boundaries

• near the center of continents

• near water

• on the moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

One major belt of volcanoes that surrounds the Pacific Ocean

• Ring of Fire

• Ring of Asia

• Ring o' earthquakes

• Ring a ding ding

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the definition of dormant?

• sleeping
• extinct
• active
• invisible

What is the opening that extends from the magma chamber to the top of the volcano called?

• magma
• lava
• vent 
• crater

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is Magma when it reaches the surface of Earth?

• Lava
• Mafic Magma
• Felsic Magma
• None of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This is the name for the chain of volcanos around the edge of the Pacific Plate.

• Circle of Fire
• Ring of Lava
• Ring of Fire
• Circle of Magma

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1