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1
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volcanoes with evidence eruption for the past 10,000 years

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active volcano

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2
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it has the potential to be active again but with no record of eruption

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dormant volcano

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3
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it has no record of eruption and possibly to be active again

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inactive volcano

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4
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three general types of volcanoes according to its shape

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composite volcano
shield volcano
cinder cone volcano

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5
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alternating layers of solidified ashes and lava

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composition volcano

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5
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is called stratovolcano because when you divide the volcano into equl halves exposing their inner structure

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composition volcano

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6
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is broader and bigger than composite volcanoes it does not posses steep flank

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sheild volcano

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7
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has narrow base, steep slope angle built from the pyclastic materials from a single vent

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cinder cone volcano

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8
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is when gas and/or lawa released from a volcano sometimes explosively

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volcanic eruption

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9
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when the vlcano can no longer hold the pressure
exerteed by the magma the volcano will erupt releasing it lawa and other aterials such as what?

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volcanic ash, lapilli, volcanic bombs, volcanic blocks, toxic gases

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10
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contains dissolved gas such as water vapor carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide

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magma

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11
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if the magma is not viscous what will happen?

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the gas molecules can easily leave the volcano and enter the atmosphere

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12
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silica

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SiO2

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13
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viscosity

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thickness

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14
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lava has slower flow

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high viscosity

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15
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lava has faster flow

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lower viscosity

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16
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is an example of an explosive erupyion in this kind of eruption, the volcano produces fire or lava fountains

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strombolian eruption

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17
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the lava just pours out and easily flows

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effusive eruption

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18
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the groundwater interacts with the magma producing skyward steam

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phreatic eruptions

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19
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these type of eruptions produce eruptive columns

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vulcanian and plinian eruptions

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20
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is more destructive because of its ejected pyroclastic materials

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plinian

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21
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are majestic natural wonders that captivate our imagination and shape the landscapes around us

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volcanoes

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22
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is a horseshoe shaped belt of intense volcanic activity and frequent earthquakes that encircles the edges of the pacific ocean

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ring of fire

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23
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has a significant impact on earths surface and the lives of its people living in its activity

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ring of fire

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24
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volcanoes are formed when molten rock called ——- rises to the surface

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magma

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25
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a reservoir where magma is sored beneath the volcano

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magma chamber

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25
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mass of tiny volcanic rock fragments, dust, and gases thatare released into the air

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ASH CLOUD

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26
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underground channel that mag,and volcanic gasses use tp ascend to the vent

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conduit

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27
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flat rock formation

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sill

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28
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its the volcanoes mouth

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crater

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29
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steep conical shaped hill or mountain

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cone

30
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molten rock that flows from a volcano during an eruption

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lava

31
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reaches the earhts surface

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vents

32
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are molten rock flows that ooze to the earths surface following a volcanic explosion

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lava flows

33
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freaquently lauched with considerable power

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volcanic bomb

34
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it is the major surface aperture through witch magma and volcanic gases escape into the atmosphere

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primary vent

35
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it occurs around the secondary vent
also known as parasitic vent

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secondary cone

36
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it is the tallest and topmost part of the volcano often knows as the apex

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summit

37
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Countries with this type of climate find out what commonly experience warm temperature

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Tropical climate

38
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Referes to unusual cooling of ocean surface and favors formation of tropical cyclones

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La niña

39
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Measures the distance north or south of the equator

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Latitude

40
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Long tern pattern of weather in a particular area

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Climate

41
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Desserts are usually found in this region

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Subtropical climate

42
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Cooler than subtropics and warmaer than polar regions

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Temperate climate

43
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No plants can survive in these areas due to the thick ice covering the land

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Polar climate

44
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Gases from volcanic eruption

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Water vapor, carbon dioxide, sulfur, dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide

45
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Produces electricity, heating, and cooling from earth below heat and decaying electric substances

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Geothermal energy

46
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Is the heat energy of the earth below and is sustainable and renewable energy resource

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Geothermal energy

47
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Parts of a geothermal powerplant

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Steam tank

Steam turbine

Cooling tower

Generator

Injection pump

48
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It rotates the turbine connected to the generator and heads towards the condenser

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Steam turbine

49
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Cools the steam and condensates it to water, cool the release water before it goes back into the environment

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Cooling tower

49
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Rotates a turbine that activates a generator which produces electricity

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Steam

50
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Connected to the turbine and it is the most important part of the power plant because its the device responsible to transform the mechanical energy to electrical energy

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Generators

51
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Is a device used to condense exhaust steam of the turbine into water

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Steam condenser

52
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The extremeley hot fluid from the undergrounf naturally goes up

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Steam tanks

53
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3 types of steam tanks

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Dry, binary and flash steam

54
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Countries with this type of climate find out what commonly experience warm temperature

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Tropical climate

55
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Refers to unusual cooling of ocean surface and favors formation of tropical cyclones

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La niña

56
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Measures the distance north or south of the equator

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Latitude

57
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The height of an object or structure above a reference level, usually above sea level or earths surface

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Altitude

58
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The long term patteron of weather in a particular area

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Climate

59
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Is the set of predominant meterological factors that characterize a particular place over a prolonged period of time usually atleast 30 years

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Climate

60
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Desserts are usually in this region

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Subtropical climate

61
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Cooler than subtropics and warmer than the polar regions

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Temperate climate

62
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No plants can sirvive in these areas due to the thick ice covering the land

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Polar climate

63
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Long term changes in weather patterns and temperatures lead to climate change

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Climate change

64
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The consequences if flowers grown in antartica

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Ecosystem changes
Impact on wildlife
Increased human activity

65
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Occurs when there is a delay on set or early termination of rainy season

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El nino

66
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Tips to prevent climate change

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Minimize carbon foot print

Save energy by turning off lights, appliances and electronics when not used

Select sustainable goods

Reduce, reuse, recycle

Water conservation

Plant trees

Advocate for change

Educate others and yourself

Eat sustainably

Promote renewable energy

67
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Description of each shape of volcano the layer located directly under the sima and it its composed of bery hot dense rock

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Mantle

68
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Is piped directly from the underground

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Dry steam

69
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Are the most common geothermal reservoirs of water

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Flash steam

70
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Use the heat from the hot water to boil a working fluid and is used where geothermal resources are not sufficiently hot to produce steam

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Binary steam

71
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Is pumped from deep underground through a well under high pressure

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Hot water

72
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Used to condense the exhaust steam

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Cooling water

73
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Huge crucular depression

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Caldera

74
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Smaller openings where magma may pass

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Flank vent

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