Types of Volcanoes

What are all the characteristics of a shield volcano?

• has wide, flat sides

• lava becomes part of the volcanoe's sides when it hardens

• has many vents

• can be used to protect you from swords

What are all the characteristics of a caldera volcano?

• a large volcano

• has wide sides

• shaped like a cauldron pot

• when the volcano erupts, the top collapes

What are all the characteristics of a Cinder Cose Volcano?

• shaped like a cone

• has steep sides

• has thick magma and lots of stored gasses

• eruptions are violent

What are the characteristics of a Composite Volcano?

• shaped like a cone

• eruptions can be quiet or violent

• is made from layers of ash and lava

• is the same as a cinder cone volcano

Match the following volcano type to its picture.

• Shield Volcano

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• Composite Volcano

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• Cinder Cone Volcano

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• Caldera Volcano

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