Igneous Rock and Volcanoes

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

What is molten rock that has formed deep within the Earth?

• Hot Spot
• Magma
• Lava
• Volcano

What is molten rock that has reached the Earth's surface?

• Aa
• Lava
• Magma
• Pahoehoe

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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

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

What is a volcano?

• A mountain that has lava all over it 
• A giant hill filled with magma
• A long high sea wave 
• A hole in the Earth where magma erupts

Where are most volcanoes found?

• Southern Hemisphere
• Ring of Fire
• Mid-Atlantic Ridge
• Hot Spots

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the definition of dormant?

• sleeping
• extinct
• active
• invisible

What are scientists that study volcanoes called?

• doctor
• vet
• volcanologist
• volcano scientist

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2