Chapter 8 - Volcanoes

Chapter 8 - Volcanoes

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the hot, liquid material contained inside of a volcano?

Back

Magma

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the temperature of the rock when magma forms?

Back

The temperature of the rock increases or the pressure on the rock decreases.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if lava is very runny?

Back

It has a low silica content.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is formed when an empty magma chamber collapses?

Back

Caldera

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of volcano is characterized by a steep slope and explosive eruptions?

Back

Stratovolcano.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of volcano is built from layers of ash and lava?

Back

Composite volcano.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cinder cone volcano?

Back

A type of volcano that is steep and formed from volcanic ash and small lava fragments.

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