Chap 9 Flashcards
1
Q
Vent
A
An opening at the surface of the volcano material
2
Q
Magma chamber
A
The body of the molten rock that feels a volcano
3
Q
Crater
A
Funnel shape pit near central vent
4
Q
Caldera
A
When the volcano entity’s
5
Q
Lava plateau
A
A wide flat landform that results from repeated eruption
6
Q
Rift zone
A
An area of deep cracks that forms between two tectonic plates they are pulling away fro. Each other
7
Q
Hot spot
A
A volcanic active area earths surface far from tectonic plate
8
Q
Volcano
A
A vent of fissure in the earth surface through which mag a gases
