Volcanoes 101

Where besides on the earth's surface, can you find volcanoes?

• The sky

• The air

• The ocean

• The lake

What area is where most volcanos are active?

• Mars

• The Ring of Fire

• The Ring of Earth

• The Windowless Room

What causes volcanic eruptions?

• Climate Change

• Magma coming up from the earth's core

• Fire from the middle of the earth

• Lightening

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What is the name of the volcano in Hawaii?

• Moo Hoo
• Mauna Loa
• Low Mountain
• Volcano

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

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

• Strata or composite

• shield

• cinder cone

• fire fountain

A combination of explosive and quiet eruptions will create a

• composite volcano

• shield volcano

• cinder cone volcano

Where are volcanoes most likely to form?

• along plate boundaries

• near the center of continents

• near water

• on the moon

A bowl shaped area that may form at the top of a volcano around the central vent

• crater

• vent

• tube

• leftovers