VOLCANOES REVIEW

What is a volcano?

• A type of bird
• A mountain that can erupt with hot lava
• A large body of water

What is the opening at the top of a volcano called?

• Summit
• Crater
• Cave

Fill in the blank: _____ is the hot liquid rock beneath the Earth's surface.

• Magma
• Ice
• Sand

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True or False: Volcanoes can be found on land and under the ocean.

• True
• False

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Why do some volcanoes erupt?

• Because they are happy
• Due to the movement of the Earth's plates and pressure inside the volcano
• To create new islands

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What is the name for the ash, rocks, and gases that come out of a volcano during an eruption?

• Clouds
• Rocks
• Lava

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How do scientists who study volcanoes (volcanologists) stay safe when studying an active volcano?

• They wear superhero costumes
• They use special equipment like heat-resistant suits and gas masks
• They hide in caves

Which of the following is NOT a type of volcano?

• Shield volcano
• Cinder Cone volcano
• Ice volcano

What should you do if you live near a volcano and it starts to erupt?

• Stay inside and close all windows and doors
• Run towards the volcano to see the lava up close
• Ignore it and continue playing outside

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What is the term for when a volcano releases hot rocks, ash, and gases?

• Erosion
• Eruption
• Evolution

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