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Volcanoes

Kaegebien 5th Grade- Volcanoes

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What are Volcanoes a result of? magma pushing up through cracks in the Earth's crust and forming a mountain or hill of lava through which matter is forced out.
What is Magma? melted or molten rock and a lot of pressure.
What is Lava? formed when magma reaches the surface of the earth.
What are the 3 types of volcanoes? Cinder-cone, Composite, Shield
Describe a Cinder-Cone volcano. most common type of volcano. It is shaped like an upside-down ice cream cone. An example of a cinder-cone volcano is Sunset Crater in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Describe a Composite Volcano. tall cone-shaped that are steeply-sided and symmetrical. They are know to be very big because as it erupts, the lava, ash, and cinders add to its slopes.
Describe a Shield Volcano. A shield volcano has broad, gentle slope. They are shaped almost like a shield lying flat.
What is a crater? bowl shaped opening at the top of the volcano.
What is a vent? main passage way from the magma to the crater, where the magma will flow out.
What is the conduit? feeds the magma to the surface.
What is a crater? bowl shaped opening at the top of the volcano.
What is a vent? A vent is the main passage way from the magma to the crater, where the magma will flow out.
What is the conduit? feeds the magma to the surface.
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