Birth of Rocks - Mystery #2 Quiz

Why are some volcanoes cone shaped and some shield shaped?

• Some have been shaped by earthquakes.

• It depends on where they are located.

• The type of lava determines the shape of the volcano.

• Some have been shaped by erosion.

Which type of volcano produces FELSITE rock?

• Cone

• Shield

• Either one could produce felsite.

Which volcanoes produce BASALT rock?

• Cone

• Shield

• Neither one

Which of these volcanoes would EXPLODE violently?

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Which of these volcanoes would erupt gently?

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Which type of volcano has THICK, PASTY lava?

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Which type of volcano has THIN, RUNNY lava?

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What happens to the gas bubbles in a SHIELD VOLCANO?

• They move through the lava quickly and easily burst when they reach the top.

• They move through the lava slowly and get trapped at the top, causing pressure to build up.

What happens to the gas bubbles in a CONE VOLCANO?

• They move through the lava quickly and easily burst when they reach the top.

• They move through the lava slowly and get trapped at the top, causing pressure to build up.

Which kind of volcano is safe for hiking during an eruption?

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