Volcanoes

Choose the cone volcano.

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Once magma hits the earth's surface, it is called ___.

• basalt

• felsite

• lava

• pea gravel

Hot liquid rock under the Earth’s surface is known as

• lava

• solar

• magma

• ash

Two-thirds of the world's active volcanoes are found in

• The Circle of Fire

• The Ring of Fire

• The Chain of Fire

• The Crescent of Fire

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Where is the area of the Ring of Fire located?

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What are scientists that study volcanoes called?

• doctor
• vet
• volcanologist
• volcano scientist

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

• magma
• lava
• vent 
• crater

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A volcano that has gentle sloping sides and is formed from thin runny lava

• Shield volcano
• Cinder cone
• Composite
• None of these

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Where is Mt. St Helens located?

• New Jersey
• Nebraska
• Washington

• None of the above

This city was destroyed in 79 A.D. by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

• Rome
• Munich
• Pompeii
• Naples

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