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What type of literature is Volcano?
Science article
What is a science article?
It gives information about the natural world.
Why do authors organize information in a science article?
To show how events are related.
What dangers do scientists face when they study volcanoes? [pg.136]
"If you aren't careful, you'll melt your boots on the hot rock. Or worse!"
What happens to make a volcano erupt? [pg.136]
The pressure and high temperature near the center of the Earth change the rock to liquid. The pressure can force the liquid rock upward.
Where does the word “volcano” come from? [pg.136]
It comes from the name of a Roman god: Vulcan.
How many Earth’s volcanoes are active? [pg.138]
About 1500
What’s the difference between “runny lava” and “thick lava”? [pg.136]
"Runny lava" flows fast, it piles up in thin layers. "Thick lava" flows slowly, it piles up in thick layers.
Where are volcanoes found? [pg.138]
All over Earth
What is the Ring of fire? [pg.138]
A circle of volcanoes near the Pacific Ocean.
What does “plate boundaries” mean? [pg.138]
Areas where Earth's plates meet
Why do people farm the land near volcanoes? [pg.139]
Ash from volcanoes is good for soil, so crops grow well.
Why is it dangerous to live near a volcano? [pg.140]
Because volcanoes can erupt without warning.
What happened in Washington on May 18, 1930? [pg.140]
A volcano named Mount St. Helens erupted.
Tell what happened to Mount St. Helens between 8:27 AM and 8:33 AM.
The 3 pictures in the book - page 140
Look at the picture, how is Mount St. Helens different from before it erupted? [pg.141]
There is a big depression on top of the mountain now.
