Volcanoes

Volcanoes

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Science

3rd - 8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a volcano?

Back

A weak spot in Earth’s crust where magma can come to the surface.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is lava?

Back

Hot semifluid rock that becomes solid rock as it cools off.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What kind of lava is slower-moving?

Back

Aa.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an explosive eruption?

Back

When trapped gases build up pressure until they explode with incredible force.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What kind of eruptions do shield volcanoes have?

Back

Quiet eruptions.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is magma?

Back

Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between magma and lava?

Back

Magma is underground; lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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