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When you
finish reading "Ring of Fire" you should be able to do the
following: |
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1. Explain what
the Ring of Fire is. |
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2. Explain where
the Ring of Fire is located. |
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3. Name and
describe the three different kinds of volcanoes. |
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4. Explain what a
tsunami is and what causes them. |
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5. Explain the
causes of an earthquake. |
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Be sure to check
out my "Awareness Newsletter." It tells what you should do if
you experience an earthquake, volcano, and/or tsunami. |
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Do you know the
number of occurrences worldwide for earthquakes, volcanoes, and
tsunamis? Click here and study the chart to see. |
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Practice Time...Can you match the description to the correct
volcano type? Give it a try and see how you do. |
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| Have a cone shape
and are not very big |
Shield |
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| Tall and broad,
with flat, rounded shapes |
Composite |
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| Tall,
symmetrically shaped, with steep sides |
Cinder Cone |
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Still need a review? If so, be
sure to check out these sites: |
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1.
PowerPoint on Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and
Tsunamis |
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2.
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/ |
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3.
http://www.fema.gov/kids/quake.htm |
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4.
http://www.fema.gov/kids/tsunami.htm |
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5.
http://www.fema.gov/kids/volcano.htm |
