Restless Earth- Volcanoes Flashcards
1
Q
Which plate margins are volcanoes found at?
A
Destructive and Constructive
2
Q
Which type of volcano form at which boundary?
A
Destructive- Composite
Constructive- Shield
3
Q
Features of a shield volcano
A
Constructive boundary Thin, runny lava Low and gently sloping Made of solid lava Frequent and mild eruptions
4
Q
Features of a composite volcano
A
Destructive boundary Thick lava Steep sided, tall Made of layers of ash and lava Explosive eruptions
5
Q
What is a volcano?
A
An opening in the Earth’s crust which allows magma to rise to the surface, made of igneous material
