Volcanoes Review

A vent or fissure in Earth's surface through which magma and gases are expelled is called a

• shield volcano

• viscosity

• magma chamber

• volcano

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A molten or partially molten rock material containing trapped gases produced under Earth's surface is called ________________.

• vent

• volcano

• cinder cone

• magma

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Magma that flows onto Earth's surface is called ____________.

• hot spot

• lava

• magma chamber

• volcano

An opening at the surface of Earth through which volcanic material passes is called a _____________.

• vent

• lava plateau

• composite volcano

• magma

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The resistance of a liquid material, such as lava, to flow is called __________________.

• viscosity

• lava

• magma chamber

• hot spot

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Hot ash and bits of rock that may be ejected into the atmosphere from a volcanic eruption are called __________________.

• lava

• crater

• cinder cone

• pyroclastic material

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A volcano with a broad base and gently sloping sides formed from mild eruptions of lava that flows out from the vent, hardens, and cools is called a ________________.

• cinder cone

• shield

• composite

A steep volcano with cinders and ash built up around the vent is called a __________________.

• cinder cone

• shield

• composite

A large and steep volcano with alternating layers of hardened lava flows and pyroclastic material is called a _______________.

• cinder cone

• shield

• composite

A thick and mostly flattened layer of cooled lava is called a ________________.

• crater

• caldera

• lava flow

• lava plateau