Bill Nye Volcanoes

Bill Nye Volcanoes

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to plant life after a volcanic eruption?

Back

Plant life can grow again after a volcanic eruption because the soil can become rich in nutrients from the ash.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How were the Hawaiian Islands formed?

Back

The Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanoes that are not located at a plate boundary, but rather over a hotspot in the Earth's mantle.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which direction do lava flows move?

Back

Lava flows move downhill due to gravity.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean when a volcano is considered extinct?

Back

A volcano is considered extinct if it hasn't erupted for thousands of years, but this is not a strict time limit.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two types of volcanic activity?

Back

Some volcanoes ooze hot lava, while others explode.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a volcano?

Back

A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface where molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes?

Back

Active volcanoes are currently erupting or show signs of erupting, dormant volcanoes have not erupted in a long time but could erupt again, and extinct volcanoes are not expected to erupt again.

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