VOLCANOES STUDY GUIDE Test 1/14/15 Key Words • Volcano
... Shield Volcano-built by thinner, fluid lava that spreads over a large area Cinder-Cone Volcanoes-built by thick lava, cone shape mountain, steep sides Composite Volcanoes-built by layers of ash and cinders sandwiched between layers of hardened lava Need to know Most of Earth’s volcanoes are loca ...
... Shield Volcano-built by thinner, fluid lava that spreads over a large area Cinder-Cone Volcanoes-built by thick lava, cone shape mountain, steep sides Composite Volcanoes-built by layers of ash and cinders sandwiched between layers of hardened lava Need to know Most of Earth’s volcanoes are loca ...
Chapter 29 Notes
... At subduction zones, water is the key for solid rock to melt and become magma. The cup-like depression at the top of a volcano where lava usually exits is called the crater. Most volcanic activity is found at the edges of tectonic plates, namely at divergent and convergent plate boundaries, bu ...
... At subduction zones, water is the key for solid rock to melt and become magma. The cup-like depression at the top of a volcano where lava usually exits is called the crater. Most volcanic activity is found at the edges of tectonic plates, namely at divergent and convergent plate boundaries, bu ...
Rocks
... magma full of oxygen and silicone . Creates violent volcanic eruptions. Andesitic magma is in between in color and thickness. Can be found in volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean ...
... magma full of oxygen and silicone . Creates violent volcanic eruptions. Andesitic magma is in between in color and thickness. Can be found in volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean ...
Mafic, fine grained, extrusive
... • Dark colored rocks are more dense and contain Plant Nutrients. (calcium, iron, magnesium) ...
... • Dark colored rocks are more dense and contain Plant Nutrients. (calcium, iron, magnesium) ...
Sedimentary rock
... substances they do not contain carbon) and have a crystalline structure. The study of minerals is called mineralogy. ...
... substances they do not contain carbon) and have a crystalline structure. The study of minerals is called mineralogy. ...
Major Rock Categories
... Rocks are divided into three main categories according to how they were formed: igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic processes. Rocks differ in their texture, mineral and chemical composition, and bedding characteristics depending on which of these three processes that formed them. Igneous rocks, whi ...
... Rocks are divided into three main categories according to how they were formed: igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic processes. Rocks differ in their texture, mineral and chemical composition, and bedding characteristics depending on which of these three processes that formed them. Igneous rocks, whi ...
Investigating Igneous Rocks Reference Chart Purpose: Students will
... Igneous rocks are formed by solidification of magma, which generally consists of silicate melt (molten rock mainly consisting of silica [Si]), mineral crystals, and dissolved gasses. Magma is generated deep beneath the Earth’s surface. As it moves toward the surface, it may be forced out and erupt. ...
... Igneous rocks are formed by solidification of magma, which generally consists of silicate melt (molten rock mainly consisting of silica [Si]), mineral crystals, and dissolved gasses. Magma is generated deep beneath the Earth’s surface. As it moves toward the surface, it may be forced out and erupt. ...
Composite Volcano or Stratovolcano
... Cutaway diagram of a Composite volcano In recorded history, explosive eruptions at subduction zone (convergent-boundary) volcanoes have posed the greatest hazard to civilizations.[3] Subduction-zone stratovolcanoes, like Mount St. Helens and Mount Pinatubo, typically erupt with explosive force: the ...
... Cutaway diagram of a Composite volcano In recorded history, explosive eruptions at subduction zone (convergent-boundary) volcanoes have posed the greatest hazard to civilizations.[3] Subduction-zone stratovolcanoes, like Mount St. Helens and Mount Pinatubo, typically erupt with explosive force: the ...
Igneous Rock
... Extrusive Igneous Rock When lava cools on the Earth’s surface. Fine-grained texture ...
... Extrusive Igneous Rock When lava cools on the Earth’s surface. Fine-grained texture ...
Slide 1
... Volcanic eruption- solid, liquid or gas forced to earths surface. Concentration of volcanic activity at plate boundaries - Pacific Ring of Fire Magma rises through mantle, pressure reduces so gases exapnds forcing magma upwards, forms in magma chamber-temp 1200°C, pressure becomes too much and eru ...
... Volcanic eruption- solid, liquid or gas forced to earths surface. Concentration of volcanic activity at plate boundaries - Pacific Ring of Fire Magma rises through mantle, pressure reduces so gases exapnds forcing magma upwards, forms in magma chamber-temp 1200°C, pressure becomes too much and eru ...
volcanoes stations
... 13. After looking at the samples, sketch the crystal sizes of each in the boxes below. Based on the picture of where each of these formed, fill in the blanks below for each sample with (cooled) quickly or slowly or quickly and slowly, large or small or large and small (crystals). Texture information ...
... 13. After looking at the samples, sketch the crystal sizes of each in the boxes below. Based on the picture of where each of these formed, fill in the blanks below for each sample with (cooled) quickly or slowly or quickly and slowly, large or small or large and small (crystals). Texture information ...
A volcano is generally a conical shaped hill or mountain built by
... occur along plate boundaries are the result of localized asthenosphere hot spots that melt through the Earth's crust. The Hawaiian Island chain of volcanoes was create by a hot spot. ...
... occur along plate boundaries are the result of localized asthenosphere hot spots that melt through the Earth's crust. The Hawaiian Island chain of volcanoes was create by a hot spot. ...
Precambrian geology and metals potential of the Twining
... the lenses and textures, and field relationships argue convincingly that the zone of silicification is a feeder structure for exhalative chert. Sericitic alteration is more widespread. White mica replacing chlorite in felsic tuff and mafic rocks, muscovite and sericite along fractures, massive musco ...
... the lenses and textures, and field relationships argue convincingly that the zone of silicification is a feeder structure for exhalative chert. Sericitic alteration is more widespread. White mica replacing chlorite in felsic tuff and mafic rocks, muscovite and sericite along fractures, massive musco ...
Lecture 04 Volcanic Activity g
... high silica content - intermediate lavas (e.g. andesite) viscous. - mafic lava (basalt) has lower viscosity - more fluid-like due to lower silica content ...
... high silica content - intermediate lavas (e.g. andesite) viscous. - mafic lava (basalt) has lower viscosity - more fluid-like due to lower silica content ...
Ch. 7.2 Volcanic Eruptions
... Pyroclastic material results from exploded felsic lava. The type of ...
... Pyroclastic material results from exploded felsic lava. The type of ...
Volcanoes - BHS Science Department
... H. Additional Terms to Know 1. dike – magma hardened in a vertical crack (Pluton) 2. sill – magma hardened in a horizontal crack (Pluton) 3. laccoliths – lens shaped structure composed of viscous magma (Pluton) 4. batholiths – largest pluton, mountain that forms form layers of lava and ash (Pluton) ...
... H. Additional Terms to Know 1. dike – magma hardened in a vertical crack (Pluton) 2. sill – magma hardened in a horizontal crack (Pluton) 3. laccoliths – lens shaped structure composed of viscous magma (Pluton) 4. batholiths – largest pluton, mountain that forms form layers of lava and ash (Pluton) ...
Volcanic hazards in Dante`s Peak
... What types of tests or monitoring do the scientists do to determine the level of volcanic activity? List all that you see in the film. ...
... What types of tests or monitoring do the scientists do to determine the level of volcanic activity? List all that you see in the film. ...
Volcano Notes - MrTestaScienceClass
... changes to water vapor and expands rapidly; silica rich (felsic) magma is viscous and tends to trap volcanic gases and plug vents, the results in high pressures ...
... changes to water vapor and expands rapidly; silica rich (felsic) magma is viscous and tends to trap volcanic gases and plug vents, the results in high pressures ...
Section 6.1 Volcanic eruptions
... changes to water vapor and expands rapidly; silica rich (felsic) magma is viscous and tends to trap volcanic gases and plug vents, the results in high pressures ...
... changes to water vapor and expands rapidly; silica rich (felsic) magma is viscous and tends to trap volcanic gases and plug vents, the results in high pressures ...
Rocks in the Crust of the Earth
... an easy non-fiction book about rocks from the library. One of my favorites is, Is There a Dinosaur in your Backyard?, by Spencer Christian. You might want to mount the 3 rock pages on card stock, and let a child hold each one. Have each child raise and lower the correct rock as you sing about it. Th ...
... an easy non-fiction book about rocks from the library. One of my favorites is, Is There a Dinosaur in your Backyard?, by Spencer Christian. You might want to mount the 3 rock pages on card stock, and let a child hold each one. Have each child raise and lower the correct rock as you sing about it. Th ...
Word format
... A sedimentary bed contains three fossils: A, B, and C. Fossil A formed from an animal that only existed in the Cambrian and Ordovician Periods. Fossil B only existed in the Ordovician Period. Fossil C existed for a very long time on Earth- from the Cambrian to the Triassic Period. Based on this foss ...
... A sedimentary bed contains three fossils: A, B, and C. Fossil A formed from an animal that only existed in the Cambrian and Ordovician Periods. Fossil B only existed in the Ordovician Period. Fossil C existed for a very long time on Earth- from the Cambrian to the Triassic Period. Based on this foss ...
PDF format
... 37. Which type of metamorphism would NOT be expected to produce predominantly mechanical deformation? A. regional B. impact C. burial D. dynamic E. all of the above are dominated by mechanical deformation 38. What is meant by the term chronological sequence? A. it is one of the principles of stratig ...
... 37. Which type of metamorphism would NOT be expected to produce predominantly mechanical deformation? A. regional B. impact C. burial D. dynamic E. all of the above are dominated by mechanical deformation 38. What is meant by the term chronological sequence? A. it is one of the principles of stratig ...
Haystack Rock - City of Cannon Beach
... Height: 71.62 meters or 235 feet - comprised of about 1 million tons of rock Comprised of basalt, feldspar, silica, olivine and pyroxene “How did the Rock get here?” Around 15 million years ago molten lava flowed from the “Yellowstone Hotspot”. Of the 300 flows that happened, Haystack Rock arrived v ...
... Height: 71.62 meters or 235 feet - comprised of about 1 million tons of rock Comprised of basalt, feldspar, silica, olivine and pyroxene “How did the Rock get here?” Around 15 million years ago molten lava flowed from the “Yellowstone Hotspot”. Of the 300 flows that happened, Haystack Rock arrived v ...
Section 1 - kjpederson
... 5. magma chamber: the pocket beneath a volcano where magma collects 6. pipe: a long tube through which magma moves from the magma chamber to Earth’s surface 7. pyroclastic flow: the expulsion of ash, cinders, bombs, and gases during an explosive volcanic eruption 8. vent: the opening through which m ...
... 5. magma chamber: the pocket beneath a volcano where magma collects 6. pipe: a long tube through which magma moves from the magma chamber to Earth’s surface 7. pyroclastic flow: the expulsion of ash, cinders, bombs, and gases during an explosive volcanic eruption 8. vent: the opening through which m ...
PDF file of Chapter 5 lecture - Volcanoes
... (mainly lapilli-sized) fragments Steep slope angle Rather small size Occur as parasitic vents on shield volcanoes or in groups Also called scoria cones ...
... (mainly lapilli-sized) fragments Steep slope angle Rather small size Occur as parasitic vents on shield volcanoes or in groups Also called scoria cones ...
Mount Pleasant Caldera
The Mount Pleasant Caldera is a large eroded Late Devonian volcanic caldera complex, located in the northern Appalachian Mountains of southwestern New Brunswick, Canada. It is one of few noticeable pre-Cenozoic calderas, and its formation is associated to a period of crustal thinning that followed the Acadian orogeny in the northern Appalachian Mountains.It sits relatively near to the coastline.