Name: ______________________
Earth Science Volcanism Portfolio Project
Haspela 2015
Part 1: Zones of volcanism
Define and diagram the 3 zones of volcanism.
Thought question:
List an example of each zone of volcanism (i.e., divergent zone = East African Rift valley)
Part 2: Volcano types
-Draw a triple venn diagram comparing and contrasting cinder cones, shield volcanoes, and stratovolcanoes.
Include at least 2 points on how each volcano type is unique and as many similarities as you can.
-Give an example of each volcano type. (not the same as in your class notes)
Part 3: Anatomy and Hazards
-Diagram the parts of a volcano. (ash, magma chamber, lava, vent, crater, tephra, lava dome, pyroclastic flow)
-Define 2 of the hazards.
Thought questions:
Create a scale to judge Mt. Hood’s volcanic threat. Explain.
Identify the biggest hazard for people living in Hood River county.
Part 4: Magma Types
-Identify and describe the different magma types. Don’t just copy notes onto your paper. Rewrite in a different format (i.e., chart) to
show you’ve processed this information.
Thought question: Predict the magma type which would be present at the Hawaii Volcanoes, Mt. Hood, and an Icelandic Volcano.
Part 5: Hot Spots and the Hawaii Island Chain
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Explain how hot spot volcanoes form.
Draw a diagram of the Hawaiian Islands and the movement of the Pacific
plate.
Identify the islands and include their ages.
Thought question: Draw the next Hawaiian island and predict when it will be
formed.
Part 6: Mount St. Helen’s and Mt. Hood
-Draw a diagram of Mt. St Helen’s before and after the 1980 eruption. In the after diagram, include
the dimensions of the crater.
-Complete a venn diagram comparing and contrasting Mt. St Helen’s and Mt. Hood’s explosive
history and geology. Include at least 3 points about how Mt. St Helen’s is unique, 3 points about how
Mt. Hood is unique, and 3 similarities.
Grading: Project is worth 30 points total: (Parts 1-6 are worth 5 points each.) See backside for grading form.
Name: _________________________
Earth Science Volcanism Portfolio Project
Part 1: Zones of Volcanism
___ (4 pts) 3 zones of volcanism defined and diagrammed
___ (1 pt) example of each zone
Part 2: Volcano Types
___ (3 pts) Triple Venn Diagram
___ (1 pt) 3 examples
___ (1 pt) Scale explain and hazard identified.
Part 3: Anatomy and Hazards
___ (3 pts) Diagram the parts of a volcano. (ash, magma chamber, lava, vent, crater, tephra, lava dome, pyroclastic flow)
___ (1 pts) Define 2 hazards
___ (1 pt) Thought question: Analyze Mt Hood’s hazard. Create a scale. Identify hazard for Hood River.
Part 4: Magma Types
___ (4 pts) Identify and describe the different magma types.
___ (1 pt) Thought question: Predict the magma type for Hawaii Volcanoes, Mt. Hood, and Iceland.
Part 5: Hot Spots and the Hawaii Island Chain
___ (2 pts) Explain how hot spot volcanoes form.
___ (1 pt)Draw a diagram of the Hawaiian Islands and the movement of the Pacific plate.
___ (1 pt) Identify the islands and include their ages.
___ (1 pt) Where will the next island form?
Part 6: Mount St. Helen’s
___ (2 pt) Diagram of Mt. St Helen’s before and after the 1980 eruption. Include crater dimensions.
___(3 pts) Venn diagram- 1 point for each section.
Total points
____ / 30 points possible
Grade = ______%