Volcanoes: Earth's Fiery Forces
An educational worksheet for 6th graders to learn about volcanoes, their types, parts, and effects on Earth.
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Volcanoes: Earth's Fiery Forces
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided diagram to help you with some questions.
1. What is the molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface called?
Lava
Magma
Ash
Pumice
2. Which type of volcano is typically wide and gently sloping, formed from layers of fluid lava flows?
Stratovolcano
Cinder Cone
Shield Volcano
Caldera
3. The opening at the top of a volcano where volcanic materials are ejected is called the .
4. A volcano that has not erupted in a long time but is expected to erupt again is called a volcano.
5. Label the parts of the volcano using the word bank provided.
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B.
C.
D.
6. The Ring of Fire is an area in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
True
False
7. All volcanic eruptions are explosive and dangerous.
True
False
8. Describe one positive and one negative impact of volcanic eruptions on the environment or human society.
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