Volcanoes: Mountains of Fire (Part 2)

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

igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary

Materials Needed

clear container
rocks
sand

Safety First

Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
Adult supervision recommended.

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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