Volcanoes

Melted rock inside the Earth is called

• magma.

• water.

• fire.

• surface.

When magma flows out of the volcano it is called

• air

• water

• egg shells

• lava

Mauna Loa in Hawaii is a flat shield-shaped volcano that was formed by

• runny lava.

• a cloud.

• rock piles.

• clay.

Because the ash was in the air what could not fly?

• birds

• balloons

• airplanes

• kites

How can volcanic ash help the environment?

• It can be recyled.

• Mineral in the ash can help plants grow.

• the wind carries ash.

• Animals can eat the minerals in the ash.

As magma rises towards the surface it collects in a 'room' called a _____ _____ . 

• magma chamber
• side vent
• main vent
• lava chamber

Vocanoes are found...

• on land
• under water
• on islands
• all of the above

Volcanoes that have recently erupted are known as:

• Extinct Volcano
• Dormant Volcano
• Active Volcano
• What's a volcano?

__________ volcanoes are usually steep sided. They are formed from layers of ash and lava.

• Shield
• Cone
• Dormant
• Extinct

__________ volcanoes are formed from fast flowing, lava which flows easily over the surface, forming larger volcanoes with gentle sides.

• Cone
• Composite
• Angel
• Shield