Volcanoes Flashcards
1
Q
Where are volcanoes found?
A
Destructive and Constructive Plate Margins.
2
Q
What is a composite volcano?
A
A steep sided volcano, made up of ash and lava which has erupted.
3
Q
What is a shield volcano?
A
A low, flat based volcano, made up of only lava, which has spreaded.
4
Q
What is a dome volcano?
A
A steep sided volcano, made up of only lava which has flown slowly.
5
Q
How do scientists predict volcano eruptions?
A
Monitoring small earthquakes, escaping gas, and changes in shape of volcano.
