A | B |
Weak spot in the Earth's crust | Volcano |
Molten material inside the Earth's crust | Magma |
Molten material that erupts fron volcanoes | Lava |
Belt of volcanoes that rim the Pacific Ocean | Ring of Fire |
Molten material rises to the surface, while oceanic plates move accross | Hot Spots |
A liquid's resistance to flow | Viscosity |
A liquid moves very slowly (ie. honey) | High viscosity |
A liquid moves very quickly (ie. water) | Low viscosity |
Pocket of magma inside volcano | Magma chamber |
Opening where magma exits | Vent |
Narrow tube connecting the magma chamber to the surface. Where magma rises up. | Pipe |
A volcano that is in "sleep" mode | Dormant |
An inactive volcano | Extinct |