Volcano Experiment Worksheet
Explore the science behind volcano eruptions with this engaging worksheet for Grade 4, covering parts of a volcano and the chemical reaction.
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Volcano Experiment Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to recall information about the volcano experiment or general volcano facts.
1. What two ingredients are commonly mixed to create an eruption in a model volcano experiment?
Sugar and water
Baking soda and vinegar
Salt and pepper
Oil and water
2. What gas is produced when baking soda and vinegar mix, causing the 'eruption'?
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
3. The opening at the top of a volcano where lava and gas escape is called the .
4. Hot, molten rock that flows out of a volcano is called .
5. A volcano that is not currently erupting but could in the future is called a volcano.
6. All volcanoes erupt with explosive force.
True
False
7. The Earth's crust is made up of several large pieces called tectonic plates.
True
False
8. What is the main difference between magma and lava?
9. Describe one safety rule you should follow when doing a volcano experiment.
10. Label the parts of the volcano shown in the diagram.
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