Volcanoes & Earthquakes: Our Restless Earth
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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What is molten rock called once it flows out of a volcano?
Multiple Choice · 20s
ALavaBGraniteCAshDMagmaEarth's outer shell is broken into giant, slowly moving pieces called...
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ACrust ringsBContinental shelf platesCCore segmentsDTectonic platesMost of the world's volcanoes are found along the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'.
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TRUEFALSE- Which instrument records the shaking of an earthquake?Multiple Choice · 20s
- The point on the surface directly above where an earthquake starts is called the...Multiple Choice · 20s
- Which Roman city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?Type Answer · 30s
- A volcano that has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again is called...Multiple Choice · 20s
- Earthquakes under the ocean can cause giant waves called tsunamis.True / False · 20s
- What gives a shield volcano its wide, gently sloping shape?Multiple Choice · 20s
- What can shoot high into the sky during an explosive eruption, sometimes grounding airplanes?Multiple Choice · 20s
- What is the bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano called? (one word)Type Answer · 30s
- Which clue can help scientists warn that a volcano may erupt soon?Multiple Choice · 20s
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