Earth Science: Volcano Test Review Sheet
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Describe the differences between mafic and felsic eruptions.
Know the 5 different sizes of tephra.
Know the characteristics of the two types of lava.
Know the following about the three different types of volcanoes:
1. shape
2. type of magma
3. type of material 4. description of eruption
5. viscosity of magma
6. examples of each type
Be able to define viscosity and explain how it affects volcanoes.
Be able to determine the velocity, volume, density, and viscosity of a liquid given the viscosity
equation used in lab.
Describe the different volcanic hazards covered in lab.
Compare and contrast a St. Helens eruption and Hawaiian eruption.
Know the eruptive history of Mt. Hood and what scientists think will occur in the future.
Be able to define and recognize the following intrusive features:
1. volcanic neck
2. batholith
3. laccolith
4. dike
5. sill
6. stock
Test will cover all notes, labs, movies, and the text. Bring a #2 pencil and your brain.
Earth Science: Volcano Test Review Sheet
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Describe the differences between mafic and felsic eruptions.
Know the 5 different sizes of tephra.
Know the characteristics of the two types of lava.
Know the following about the three different types of volcanoes:
1. shape
2. type of magma
3. type of material 4. description of eruption
5. viscosity of magma
6. examples of each type
Be able to define viscosity and explain how it affects volcanoes.
Be able to determine the velocity, volume, density, and viscosity of a liquid given the viscosity
equation used in lab.
Describe the different volcanic hazards covered in lab.
Compare and contrast a St. Helens eruption and Hawaiian eruption.
Know the eruptive history of Mt. Hood and what scientists think will occur in the future.
Be able to define and recognize the following intrusive features:
1. volcanic neck
2. batholith
3. laccolith
4. dike
5. sill
6. stock
Test will cover all notes, labs, movies, and the text. Bring a #2 pencil and your brain.