volcanos Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

What is a volcano?

A

A volcano is an opening in the Earth’s crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases are ejected.

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2
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True or False: All volcanoes are active.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The molten rock that erupts from a volcano is called ______.

A

lava

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4
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What are the three main types of volcanoes?

A

Active, dorment,extint

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5
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What term describes a volcano that has erupted recently and is likely to erupt again?

A

Active volcano.

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6
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True or False: The Ring of Fire is a major area in the world known for its volcanoes.

A

True

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7
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What is the term for the opening at the top of a volcano?

A

Crater.

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8
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Fill in the blank: The area around a volcano that is affected by its eruptions is called the ______.

A

volcanic zone

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9
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True or False: All volcanoes are found at tectonic plate boundaries.

A

False

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10
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What is the process called when magma rises to the Earth’s surface?

A

Magma ascent.

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