10 Questions
What is a volcano according to the text?
An opening in Earth's crust
How do volcanoes form?
By pushing one tectonic plate under another
Where can volcanoes be found?
On land and on the ocean floor
What type of mountain is formed by volcanic activity?
Volcanic mountain
How do volcanic eruptions affect the surrounding environment?
Cause air pollution
Which process leads to the formation of a volcano?
Plate tectonics movement
What is the main characteristic of a volcanic eruption?
Release of lava and pyroclastic material
How do volcanic eruptions impact soil fertility?
Decrease soil fertility due to toxic gas emissions
What geological feature allows magma to reach the Earth's surface and form a volcano?
Magma chambers
How do different types of volcanic eruptions affect the shape of volcanic mountains?
By expanding the base area of the mountains
Learn about fault-block mountains and how the movement of tectonic plates can lead to the formation of such mountains, as evident in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Discover how the interaction between plates along continental boundaries can create volcanic mountains.
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