How are volcanoes made?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about how volcanoes are formed. We will then think about different types of volcanoes and we will conclude by recapping on where volcanoes are located.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Mountain ranges are formed when...

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Q2.What is the name of the tallest mountain on Earth?

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Q3.Ocean trenches are formed when...

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Mountain ranges are formed when...

1/3

Q2.What is the name of the tallest mountain on Earth?

2/3

Q3.Ocean trenches are formed when...

3/3

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How are volcanoes formed?

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Q1.An active volcano has had at least one eruption in the last 10,000 years.

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Q2.Volcanoes are formed… (choose two options)

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Q3.Which statement describes a shield volcano?

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Q4.Which statement describes a stratovolcano?

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Q5.Which statement describes a stratovolcano?

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How are volcanoes formed?

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Q1.An active volcano has had at least one eruption in the last 10,000 years.

1/5

Q2.Volcanoes are formed… (choose two options)

Select two (2) boxes

2/5

Q3.Which statement describes a shield volcano?

3/5

Q4.Which statement describes a stratovolcano?

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Q5.Which statement describes a stratovolcano?

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Lesson summary: How are volcanoes made?

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