The purpose of this activity is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects of Volcano Types. Each site provides you with specific information which you will need to complete your chart and answer the questions.
You must complete all the questions and fill in your chart during this class period.

Sites to Explore

Volcanoes: Melting Rocks Questions:

1. How do volcanoes form?
2. What is the difference between magma and lava?
3. What is meant by 'flavors' of lava?

1. Explain the stages of volcanic eruptions.

1. What is the depression formed when a large volcano explosively collapses?

1. What is the simplest type of volcano?
2. What happens when a composite volcano becomes dormant?

1. Are composite volcanoes usually explosive or passive? Why?
2. Where are shield volcanoes most commonly formed?
3. What are complex volcanoes?

1. When looking at the globe, where are most volcanoes found?
2. What are 2 famous stratovolcanoes?
3. What type of volcano is an 'island builder'?

Conclusion

While exploring this sampler on Volcano Types, we hope you had fun, learned, and most importantly connected with some part of this topic. Be sure your chart is complete and your answers are detailed. You should be prepared to share your information with the class during your next meeting.