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Where is the magma stored before eruption?
Where is the magma stored before eruption?
- Volcanic Vents
- Magma Chamber (correct)
- Conduit
- Main Vent
What is the name of the highest point or apex of a volcano?
What is the name of the highest point or apex of a volcano?
- Base
- Summit (correct)
- Slopes
- Ash and Gas Cloud
What are the smaller outlets on the side of a volcano called?
What are the smaller outlets on the side of a volcano called?
- Side Vent (correct)
- Lava Domes
- Volcanic Bombs
- Volcanic Vents
What is the name of the tube-like or pipe-like structure that connects the magma chamber to the crater?
What is the name of the tube-like or pipe-like structure that connects the magma chamber to the crater?
What is the name of the molten rocks that are thrown out during a volcanic eruption?
What is the name of the molten rocks that are thrown out during a volcanic eruption?
What is the main pathway through which magma reaches the Earth's surface?
What is the main pathway through which magma reaches the Earth's surface?
What is the mixture of rocks, minerals, glass particles, and gases expelled during a volcanic eruption called?
What is the mixture of rocks, minerals, glass particles, and gases expelled during a volcanic eruption called?
Which part of a volcano radiates outward from the main or central vent?
Which part of a volcano radiates outward from the main or central vent?
What is the term used to describe the piled-up layers of lava around the vent that can grow over time?
What is the term used to describe the piled-up layers of lava around the vent that can grow over time?
Which part of a volcano is the lower outer part, surrounding the base of the structure?
Which part of a volcano is the lower outer part, surrounding the base of the structure?
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Magma Chamber
Magma Chamber
Underground reservoir that holds magma before eruption.
Summit
Summit
The highest point or apex of a volcano.
Side Vent
Side Vent
Smaller outlets on the side of a volcano.
Conduit
Conduit
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Volcanic Bombs
Volcanic Bombs
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Conduit
Conduit
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Ash and Gas Cloud
Ash and Gas Cloud
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Slopes
Slopes
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Lava Dome
Lava Dome
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Base
Base
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