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Volcanoes
volcano questions and answers
| volcano question | answers |
|---|---|
| This volcano is made mostly of ash and other rock particles | cinder cone |
| this volcano erupts ash and other rock particles into the air that fall back down around the opening | cinder cone |
| This volcano has a quiet lava flow | shield |
| This volcano has a gently sloping dome shape | shield |
| This volcano is built up of alternating layers of rock particles and lava | composite |
| What is the name of the scale used to classify eruptions? | VEI scale |
| What is one benefit of a volcano? | 1. The ash is full of nutrients. (fertile soil) |
| Where is the Ring of Fire located? | Pacific Ocean |
| Where are most hot spots found? | in the middle of a plate |
| What is one way to predict a volcanic eruption? | There may be many earthquakes. |