Volcanoes Answer Key
Investigate how volcanoes form, erupt, and shape Earth's surface.
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Prior Knowledge Questions
Q1.What is magma?
Magma is molten rock found beneath Earth's surface.
Q2.What is lava?
Lava is magma that has reached Earth's surface through a volcanic eruption.
Q3.Where do most volcanoes occur?
Most volcanoes occur along tectonic plate boundaries, especially at subduction zones and mid-ocean ridges.
Activity A – Types of Volcanoes
Q4.What is a shield volcano?
Q5.What is a composite volcano (stratovolcano)?
Q6.What causes a volcanic eruption?
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