VOLCANOES!

Directions:  Answer the following questions by visiting the website links related to each question.  Write your
                       answers on the page given to you.  After you've found the answer, use the "BACK" button to
                       come back to this page.

1.  What is a volcano?  (see the first sentence)

2.  When do eruptions occur?

3.  What are some things eruptions can cause?
    Link for #1-3: http://www.fema.gov/kids/volcano.htm

4.  How many active volcanoes are there in the world?
    Link for #4: http://www.fema.gov/kids/volfacts.htm

5.  What is the difference between lava and magma?

6.  What does the name "volcano" get its name from?
    Link for #5-6: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/mountains/volcanoes.htm

Volcano Links:

• Volcanic Eruption

• Volcano Crossword