Volcanoes Answers

Which phrase describes a lava plateau?

A volcano that has not erupted in a very long time suddenly has a plume of steam coming from it. Which best describes this volcano?

Which statement explains what happens as magma rises inside a volcano?

Earth’s surface is constantly changed by erosion and deposition. Erosion breaks down Earth’s surface by carrying materials away from an area. Deposition builds up Earth’s surface when these materials are deposited in an area over time.

A volcano erupts, and lava flows down a mountainside. Which statement best describes this eruption?

Which phrase describes a sill?

The photo shows Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.

The image shows the locations of volcanoes around the world.

Which event causes a volcanic eruption?

Erosion and deposition constantly change Earth’s surface. Erosion carries natural materials like rock and soil from one place to another. Through deposition, these natural materials may be deposited in areas where they build up over time.

The image shows a volcano erupting at night in Russia.

Which phrase describes a volcano that is not expected to erupt again?

Which feature forms at a divergent boundary?

Heat from magma deep beneath the Earth's surface warms underground water, which then rises due to temperature differences. This heated water emerges naturally, creating geothermal features.

Which word identifies one stage of volcanic activity?

Which statement describes convergent boundaries?