Volcanoes and Eruption!

What is the definition of the word "eruption"?

• the movement of melted rock, plastic, and ash up through a volcano onto Earth's surface.

• the movement of melted rock, ash, and gases up through a volcano onto Earth's surface.

• the movement of melted rock, clean water, and ash up through a volcano onto Earth's surface.

What is the definition of the word "evacuate"?

• to get ready to leave an area to go close to a place that is dangerous

• to hide in an area that is dangerous

• to leave an area that is dangerous

• to stay in an area that is dangerous

What is the definition of the word "geologist"?

• a scientist who studies Earth's structures and materials

• a scientist who studies Earth's animals and materials

• a scientist who studies Earth's wood and materials

What is the definition of the word "landslide"?

• the breaking down of rock and soil down a slope

• when rocks and soil jump down a slope

• the movement of rock and soil down a slope

What is the definition of the word "summit"

• the lowest point

• the middle point

• the highest point

• the darkest point

What happens FIRST when a volcano is about to erupt soon?

• A fresh crater forms near the summit

• Softball sized rocks start to spit out of the crater.

• A part of the volcano starts to bulge and crack

• An earthquake shakes the mountain because of melted rock and gases from below Earth’s crust.

What is the SECOND thing that happens when a volcano is about to erupt soon?

• An earthquake shakes the mountain because of melted rock and gases from below Earth’s crust

• A part of the volcano starts to bulge and crack

• A fresh crater forms near the summit

• Softball sized rocks start to spit out of the crater.

What is the THIRD thing that happens when a volcano is about to erupt soon?

• An earthquake shakes the mountain because of melted rock and gases from below Earth’s crust

• A part of the volcano starts to bulge and crack

• Softball sized rocks start to spit out of the crater.

• A fresh crater forms near the summit

What is the FOURTH thing that happens when a volcano is about to erupt soon?

• An earthquake shakes the mountain because of melted rock and gases from below Earth’s crust

• A part of the volcano starts to bulge and crack

• Softball sized rocks start to spit out of the crater.

• A fresh crater forms near the summit

What is a "Crater"?

• A bowl-shaped depression or hole located at the bottom of the volcano.

• A bowl-shaped depression or hole located at the top of the volcano.