Hawaii Volcanoes

Volcanoes can carve landforms, such as lakes and valleys, in a matter of hours.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanoes located at a plate boundary.

• True

• False

Molten lava solidifies and forms the core of the Earth.

• True

• False

When lava cools, it forms a hard rock.

• True

• False

After a volcanic eruption, it is nearly impossible for plant life to grow due to the poor soil.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Like magma or lava, molten lead is a liquid that can flow.

• True

• False

Heat and pressure combine to form a volcanic eruption.

• True

• False

How hot is lava?

• Under 100 degrees Celsius.

• About 500 degrees Celsius.

• Over 1000 degrees Celsius.

• The temperature of lava cannot be measured.

Plate movements cause volcanoes to:

• Become dormant.

• Explode

• Ooze

• None of the above.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A stone wind can cause:

• The growth of trees.

• The destruction of volcanoes.

• An increase in plate movement

• Destruction of trees.