Chapter 3 Study Guide Flashcards
0
Q
What is a volcano?
A
An opening in the Earth’s crust through where lava, hot gases, and rock fragments erupt
1
Q
What is pyroclastic flow?
A
A fast traveling gas that is 800 degrees Farenheit
2
Q
What is lava?
A
Lava is magma on the surface.
3
Q
What is magma?
A
Molten rock in the Earth’s surface.
4
Q
What is a geyser?
A
A type of hot spring where water is heated and pushed through a small pipe.
5
Q
What is a hot spring?
A
A spot where water moves down the ground, gets heated, and rises.
