Wonders 'Volcanoes' U4W2

What is the lava like in a shield volcano?

• Thick and slow-moving

• Runny, moves quickly

• Sticky and viscous

• Explosive and fragmented

What is the lava like in a cone volcano?

• Lumpy and thick

• Runny and fluid

• Gaseous and light

• Smooth and thin

What is the area in the world where volcanoes are called?

• Ring of Fire

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• Himalayan Belt

• Great Rift Valley

What is a cone volcano?

• A cone volcano is a type of volcano that erupts frequently and produces only ash.

• A cone volcano is tall and has steep sides, producing thick lava.

• A cone volcano is a flat volcano that produces thin lava flows.

• A cone volcano is a small hill formed by the accumulation of loose volcanic material.

Why are volcanoes important to the Earth?

• They help create new land and can provide nutrients to the soil.

• They are a source of renewable energy.

• They prevent earthquakes from occurring.

• They are primarily responsible for climate change.

What are the two main types of volcanoes?

• Shield volcanoes and cone volcanoes.

• Composite volcanoes and fissure volcanoes.

• Lava domes and underwater volcanoes.

• Cinder cone volcanoes and supervolcanoes.

Where did the volcano erupt in the beginning of the story?

• Iceland

• Hawaii

• Italy

• Japan

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What is a shield volcano?

• A type of volcano with steep slopes that erupts explosive lava.

• A volcano that has gentle slopes and produces runny lava.

• A volcano that is primarily made up of ash and tephra.

• A volcano that forms from the collision of tectonic plates.

What is a volcano?

• A mountain that erupts water

• An opening in the Earth's surface where lava, ash, and gases can escape.

• A type of earthquake

• A large body of water that forms after a flood.

What is volcanic ash?

• Tiny pieces of rock and glass that are blown into the air during an eruption.

• A type of lava that solidifies quickly.

• A form of sediment found in riverbeds.

• A mineral that forms during the cooling of magma.