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What is the land mass called where molten rocks, gases, and other pyroclastic materials are ejected through the Earth's crust?
What is the land mass called where molten rocks, gases, and other pyroclastic materials are ejected through the Earth's crust?
What geological formation is primarily responsible for the ejection of molten rocks and gases through the Earth's surface?
What geological formation is primarily responsible for the ejection of molten rocks and gases through the Earth's surface?
Which landform results from the accumulation of material ejected through the Earth's crust?
Which landform results from the accumulation of material ejected through the Earth's crust?
What type of landform results from the accumulation of lava that oozes out from a volcano?
What type of landform results from the accumulation of lava that oozes out from a volcano?
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What is the term for a type of active volcano that is not erupting, but is supposed to erupt in the future?
What is the term for a type of active volcano that is not erupting, but is supposed to erupt in the future?
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What is the name of the molten rock stored under the Earth’s surface?
What is the name of the molten rock stored under the Earth’s surface?
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Which type of volcano refers to a large, nearly perfect sloped volcano?
Which type of volcano refers to a large, nearly perfect sloped volcano?
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What do you call the opening on Earth’s surface where molten rocks, gases, and other pyroclastic materials are ejected through the crust?
What do you call the opening on Earth’s surface where molten rocks, gases, and other pyroclastic materials are ejected through the crust?
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Study Notes
Volcanic Geology
- Land mass where molten rocks, gases, and pyroclastic materials are ejected is called a volcano.
- Primary geological formation responsible for ejection of molten rocks and gases is a volcanic vent.
- Accumulation of ejected materials forms a volcanic cone or caldera, which are common volcano landforms.
- Lava that oozes out from a volcano creates a form known as lava flow.
Volcano Types and Terms
- An active volcano that isn't currently erupting but expected to erupt again is termed a dormant volcano.
- Magma refers to the molten rock stored beneath the Earth's surface.
- A shield volcano is characterized by its large, nearly perfect slope due to the fluid nature of its lava.
- The opening on Earth's surface where materials are ejected is called a crater or volcanic vent.
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"Volcano Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Earth's Geological Features" Test your knowledge of volcanoes with this quiz. Identify the land mass where molten rocks, gases, and pyroclastic materials are ejected through the Earth's crust.
