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Economic Impacts

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  • Magma turns to what, when it reaches the earths surface?
    Lava
  • What is energy used to power in Iceland?
    Power schools, homes, hospitals or factories.
  • The volcano is made up of layers of what? ( The layers give the volcano its the cone shape)
    Layers of ash & cinder
  • What kind of energy does Iceland use, that comes from under the ground?
    Geothermal energy
  • What is one short term response to volcanoes?
    Search & Rescue teams
  • What is the name given to the area of the worlds most active volcanoes?
    The Pacific Ring of Fire.
  • Magma comes through here and reaches the crater through here. What is it called?
    Vent
  • What is one positive social impact of volcanoes?
    Geothermal Energy as a clean fuel source has improved the air quality which has improved peoples health.
  • How does tourism help people in Iceland make money?
    Tourism provides employment.
  • What kind of food do farmers produce in Iceland?
    Meat, Dairy & Eggs
  • What are the three positive economic impacts of Iceland?
    Agriculture, Geothermal energy & Tourism.