Volcanoes

Activity 1: Define the parts of a volcano
*  Molten rock        *   Sill              *  Summit
*  Magma                *   Vent          *  Throat
*  Fissures              *   Flank         *  Ash
*  Lava                    *   Crater       *  Ash Cloud
*  Parasitic cone     *  Conduit
- From these definitions, describe a volcano  

Activity 2: Volcanoes, people and the environment
> What are the effects on people and the environment from volcanic eruptions?
> What is the ring of fire?  

Activity 3:
- Choose one of the following volcanoes and answer the questions
* Mauna Loa
*Mt. St. Helens
> Where is it?
> How tall is it?
> When was the last erruption?
> What impact does it have on the people in the area?
> What is the meaning of the name?
> is it part of the ring of fire?  

Useful Websites
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forcesofnature/interactive/intex.html
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/volcanoes/volcano.html
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/mountains/volcanoes.htm
http://woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/mountains/maunaloa.html
http://www.olgwa.net/radu/valerie/StHelens.html
http://ihro.wr.usgs.gov/naunaloa/

Congratulations! You are now ready for the final task

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