volcanos Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is a volcano?
A volcano is an opening in the Earth’s crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases are ejected.
True or False: All volcanoes are active.
False
Fill in the blank: The molten rock that erupts from a volcano is called ______.
lava
What are the three main types of volcanoes?
Active, dorment,extint
What term describes a volcano that has erupted recently and is likely to erupt again?
Active volcano.
True or False: The Ring of Fire is a major area in the world known for its volcanoes.
True
What is the term for the opening at the top of a volcano?
Crater.
Fill in the blank: The area around a volcano that is affected by its eruptions is called the ______.
volcanic zone
True or False: All volcanoes are found at tectonic plate boundaries.
False
What is the process called when magma rises to the Earth’s surface?
Magma ascent.