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Parts of the Volcano

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The molten rock beneath Earth's surface.

a)

MAGMA

b)

LAVA

c)

ASH

d)

LAHAR

2.

It is a small cone-shaped volcano formed by an accumulation of volcanic debris.

a)

parasitic cone

b)

crater

c)

conduit

d)

vent

3.

It is a flat piece of rock formed when magma hardens in a crack in a volcano.

a)

ash

b)

sill

c)

throat

d)

vent

4.

It is an opening on Earth's surface through which volcanic materials escape.

a)

crater

b)

vent

c)

throat

d)

magma chamber

5.

Molten rock that erupts from a volcano solidifies as it cools.

a)

crater

b)

magma

c)

ash

d)

lava

6.

The mouth of a volcano - surrounds a volcanic vent.

a)

crater

b)

vent

c)

parasitic cone

d)

lava

7.

It is an underground passageway of magma travels through.

a)

crater

b)

vent

c)

parasitic cone

d)

conduit

8.

It is the highest point or the apex of the mountain.

a)

top

b)

vent

c)

summit

d)

conduit

9.

Entrance of a volcano. The part of the conduit that ejects lava and volcanic ash.

a)

crater

b)

vent

c)

throat

d)

mouth

10.

Fragments of lava or rock smaller than 2 mm in size are blasted into the air by volcanic explosions.

a)

ash

b)

lava

c)

magma

d)

tephra