Discussion Questions
Discussion Questions
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Lesson 7 "Lava Flows and Pyroclasts
Thought and Discussion Questions
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What caused the death of so many people during the second eruption of Vesuvius?
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What is a pyroclastic flow?
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Describe pahoehoe and aa lava flows.
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What is a pyroclast and how do they form?
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Write a definition for the following;
1) High viscosity 2) Low viscosity
Lesson 8 "Volcanic Cones and Eruptions"
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Name the six eruption types and the three cone shapes.
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Describe how a:
Shield cone forms
Cinder cone forms
Stratovolcano forms
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Draw diagrams to represent the six eruption types.
Lesson 9 "Hot Spots-Hawaii and Yellowstone"
Discussion Questions
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What is a Hot Spot?
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How does and hot spot form?
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How does a caldera form?