volcanoes

Question 1

Define volcanic eruptions

Answer 1

A process by which extremely hot materials are ejected or emitted from an opening on Earth’s surface.

Question 2

From top to the bottom, label the features of a volcano.

Answer 2

Ash cloud, vent, magma, side vent, conduit, magma chamber, crust

Question 3

Process of formation of volcanic eruptions

Answer 3

1. Convection currents in the mantle drift the plates to converge / diverge.
2. High pressure beneath earth’s surface
3. Magma and gases are pushed up through lines of weaknesses/vents
4. Volcanic eruption

Question 4

Intra-plate volcanoes are called?

Answer 4

Volcanic hotspots

Question 5

Where are most volcanoes located at?

Answer 5

Ring of Fire