Earth Science Unit Flashcards

1

What is a landslide?

A ride at an amusement park
A song by Fleetwood Mac
A type of natural disaster
An event that is fun for everyone

2

Cone volcanoes have thick lava.

False
True

3

What causes landslides?

Rain and secure rocks
Rain and loose rocks
Rain and snow
Falling Rocks

4

Which type of lava is in shield volcanoes?

Magma
Thick
Cold
Thin

5

Environments have changed over millions of years

True
False

6

Why do cone volcanoes explode?

The lava is too thin and runs out
They have anger issues
They don't
The pressure from the lava builds up

7

How does solid rock break apart naturally?

They don't
Root and Ice Wedging
A hammer
Animals cause it

8

How did cone volcanoes get their name?

They have different lava
They looked like a shield
They look like a cone
It's a mystery

9

What is the nickname for the volcanoes of the world?

Hawaii
Volcano-ville
The Ring of Fire
The Very Volcanoey Valley

10

Do shield volcanoes explode?

Yes, because they have thick lava
No, the lava just flows out
Yes, they erupt
No, they are just regular mountains

11

Smooth rocks are usually at the tops of mountains

False
True

12

How can we know what the environment looked like millions of years ago?

Look at fossils in the ground
Take a guess
Ask the oldest person you know
Time Travel

13

The ring of fire is shaped in a perfect circle

True
False

14

How did shield volcanoes get their name?

The Vikings thought it looked like a shield
The King's soldiers used their shields to fight it
They have thin lava
They looked like a cone

15

Where can volcanoes mostly be found?

Anywhere
The middle of the country
In groups near the coast
Your backyard

Earth Science Unit

Questions 15

Earth Science Unit

Questions 15