Parts of a Volcano

Question 1

A region beneath the vent of a volcano where molten rock or magma is deposited or stored before eruption.

Answer 1

magma chamber

Question 2

Molten rock beneath the earth’s surface.

Answer 2

magma

Question 3

The main opening or outlet on the surface of a volcano that emits lava, gases, ash, or other volcanic materials.

Answer 3

vent

Question 4

Is an underground central tube or pipe-like structure of a volcano that connects the magma chamber to the crater through which the magma travels.

Answer 4

conduit

Question 5

The mouth of the volcano which is a funnel-shaped or bowlshaped hollow at the top of the vent from where magma, ash, and gas comes out

Answer 5

crater

Question 6

A molten rock which is given off onto the surface of the Earth where a volcano erupts

Answer 6

lava

Question 7

A mixture of rock, minerals, glass particles, and gases expelled or pushed out of the volcano during volcanic eruption.

Answer 7

ash cloud

Question 8

Flat rock formation that forms when molten magma cools and solidifies in a crack or fissure

Answer 8

sill