Volcanoes

Front

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

Back

Magma

Front

Which type of volcano has large, steep slopes made of alternating layers of ash and silica rich lava?

Back

Composite Volcano

Front

Which type of volcano has small, steep slopes?

Back

Cinder Cone

Front

Which type of volcano has large, gentle slopes?

Back

Shield Volcano

Front

Where are most volcanoes found? Options: Southern Hemisphere, Ring of Fire, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Hot Spots

Back

Ring of Fire

Front

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

Back

Lava

Front

Where are volcanoes found?

Back

On land, under water, on islands

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

This city was destroyed in 79 A.D. by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Options: Rome, Munich, Pompeii, Naples

Back

Pompeii

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Where is Mt. St Helens located?

Back

Washington state

Front

Volcanoes that are NOT found at plate boundaries occur in the middle of plates in areas called ___________. Options: hot spots, mid-ocean ridges, fissure volcanoes, shield volcanoes

Back

hot spots