Volcano Formation
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain the process of how volcanoes form from magma beneath the Earth's surface.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 5 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the process by which magma forms beneath the Earth's surface and explain why it rises to create a volcano.
2. Identify and explain the three types of volcanoes mentioned in the video. How does each type differ in shape and eruption style?
3. Discuss the role of tectonic plates in the formation of volcanoes. Why are most volcanoes found at the boundaries of these plates?
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