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Lesson 12 of 84 · Weathering and Erosion
ExperimentVolcanoes: Mountains of Fire
What You'll Learn
Volcanoes form where magma from the mantle reaches Earth's surface. Shield volcanoes have gentle slopes with flowing lava, while composite volcanoes are steep with explosive eruptions.
Key Words
- sediment
- igneous
- metamorphic
Materials Needed
- plastic tray
- magnifying glass
- newspaper
- spray bottle
- cups
- thermometer
Safety First
- Handle glass items carefully to avoid breakage.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: Volcanoes form where magma from the mantle reaches Earth's surface. Shield volcanoes have gentle slopes with flowing lava, while composite volcanoes are steep with explosive eruptions.
Step 2 — Do
Conduct the experiment by following the instructions.
Step 3 — Observe
Draw a picture of what you observe.
Step 4 — Record
Answer the questions based on your data.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
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