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Volcanoes & Earthquakes: Our Restless Earth

SheelonEarth ScienceScienceEnglishGrades 6-8Published Aug 5, 2026

Why does the ground shake, and where does lava come from? Explore tectonic plates, eruptions, and the science behind our planet's most dramatic events.

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  1. What is molten rock called once it flows out of a volcano?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    ALava
    BGranite
    CAsh
    DMagma
  2. Earth's outer shell is broken into giant, slowly moving pieces called...

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    ACrust rings
    BContinental shelf plates
    CCore segments
    DTectonic plates
  3. Most of the world's volcanoes are found along the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'.

    True / False · 20s

    TRUE
    FALSE
  4. Which instrument records the shaking of an earthquake?Multiple Choice · 20s
  5. The point on the surface directly above where an earthquake starts is called the...Multiple Choice · 20s
  6. Which Roman city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?Type Answer · 30s
  7. A volcano that has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again is called...Multiple Choice · 20s
  8. Earthquakes under the ocean can cause giant waves called tsunamis.True / False · 20s
  9. What gives a shield volcano its wide, gently sloping shape?Multiple Choice · 20s
  10. What can shoot high into the sky during an explosive eruption, sometimes grounding airplanes?Multiple Choice · 20s
  11. What is the bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano called? (one word)Type Answer · 30s
  12. Which clue can help scientists warn that a volcano may erupt soon?Multiple Choice · 20s

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