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What is a volcano according to the text?
An opening in Earth's crust.
Where can volcanoes form according to the text?
On land and on the ocean floor.
What causes volcanoes to form?
The movement of one tectonic plate under another.
Where are volcanoes located according to the text?
Only in certain places on Earth's surface.
What erupts from a volcano?
Molten rock, gases, and ash.
What is the primary feature of a volcano?
An opening leading to magma chamber.
How do volcanoes contribute to land formation?
By creating new landmasses through lava solidification.
How do volcanoes affect the environment?
By releasing harmful gases and particles
What is the main result of a volcanic eruption?
Destruction of nearby ecosystems
How do people typically benefit from living near volcanoes?
Availability of fertile soil for farming
Learn about different types of volcanoes such as active and dormant volcanoes, and the geological processes involved in volcanic eruptions. Find out how magma rises towards the Earth's surface and the conditions that lead to volcanic eruptions.
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