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Energy, Topic 3: Earth's Fiery Interior
 
 

Studying Volcanoes
Keyword: VOLCANO

Did You Know...
Volcanoes are found on every continent, including Antarctica!

Volcanoes!

Here is a GREAT Internet site all about volcanoes. Click Volcano Movie Clips to watch volcanoes erupt. Then visit Volcanoes Of Other Worlds, or Volcanic Parks and Monuments.

Questions

  1. Describe a volcano erupting.

  2. Among Venus, Earth, Earth's Moon, and Mars, which has the most volcanoes? Which has the least?

  3. Which U.S. state is formed entirely of volcanoes?

Volcano World: Kids' Door

Through the kids' door you will find contests, games, myths and legends, an art gallery, and much more. Be sure to go on the Virtual Field Trip to explore some interesting volcanoes.

Questions

  1. How was Ape Cave made?

  2. Describe a legend that people told about a volcano.

  3. Create a work of art about a volcano. Use crayons, paint, construction paper, or any other material that your teacher approves. Try to show both the danger and beauty of volcanoes.

BrainPop: Earth's Structure

Tim and Moby are your hosts for this great cartoon about Earth's structure. After you watch the cartoon, try the other fun pages at this site. Three cheers for BrainPop!

Questions

  1. How have scientists inferred Earth's structure?

  2. Describe the different layers of Earth.