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G. Green
Volcanoes
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Science
7th Grade
03/27/2014

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Term
Volcano
Definition
an opening in the Earth's crust that erupts gases, ash and lava
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Vent
Definition
opening where magma escapes
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Crater
Definition
steep sided depression inside a volcano
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hot spots
Definition
weak spot in crust
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shield volcano
Definition
gentle slope (mostly lava)
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Cinder cone volcano
Definition
steep slope (mostly ash)
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Tephra
Definition
clumps of airborne ash/rock fragments and particles ejected by a volcanic eruption
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Composite volcano
Definition
intermediate slope (ash & lava mix)
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What does V.E.I. stand for?
Definition
Volcanic explosivity index
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Pahoehoe
Definition
Basaltic lava forming smooth undulating or ropy masses.
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What is the largest volcano in the world?
Definition
Mauna Loa
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Where is Mauna Loa located?
Definition
Hawaii
Term
''Ring of fire''
Definition
Pacific rim
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Lava flows cover property
Definition
Hawaii
Term
Covered with ash
Definition
Pompeii,Italy
Term
Fires from burning ash or hot lava
Definition
Hawaii
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Poisonous gases cause acid rain
Definition
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What was the volcano that buried Pompeii?
Definition
Mount Vesuvius
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What were the people buried in?
Definition
ash
Term
Between 1600 and 1982, where in the world have the most people dies as the result of volcanoes?
Definition
Tambora, Indonesia
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What is the largest volcano in the world?
Definition
Mauna Loa
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What was the most destructive volcano in U.S. history?
Definition
Mount St. Helens
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