Volcano Study Guide – BOOM!
What is a volcano?
What specific plate movement causes volcanoes to form?
What is the difference between lava and magma?
Label the parts of a volcano:
Briefly explain how volcanoes are made (Use the 5 steps to help you).
What are the 7 types of volcanoes?
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How do Composite volcanoes form?
How do Shield volcanoes form?
How do Cinder cone volcanos form?
What is a caldera? How does it form? Can it remain active?
Describe a hot spring and geyser. Draw both.
What is a volcanic plug?
What is the Ring of Fire?
Where is the Ring of Fire located?
Why do scientist watch volcanoes closely?
What are the 2 “clues” that scientist look for to predict a volcanic eruption?
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What is volcanic breathing?
What type of scientists study volcanoes?