Volcanos
galapagos islands
Fernandina
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Some other stuff
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an opening in the crust where hot volcanic ash erupts
an opening in the crust where hot volcanic ash erupts
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Where is it located?
600 miles off the coast of south america
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Where is it located?
galapagos islands
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What is a negative potential effect?
It kills animals
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Who created this jeopardy game? (bonus question)
Jeffrey
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Shield volcanoes are the most common in the world: True or False
False, cinder cones are the most common
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How many islands are in the Galapagos islands?
18
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What is another name for Fernandina?
Narborough Island
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Name an animal that lives on Fernandina Island
Answers may vary, potential answers are as follows: Iguanas, sea lions, and Galapagos penguins
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Fernandina is the youngest of the Galapagos islands: True or False
True
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How was Fernandina formed?
It formed from a hotspot in the Galapagos
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What plate is it located?
Nazca Plate
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How wide is Fernandina's caldera?
4.0 miles
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91.55W, 0.37SWhat is its latitude and longitude?
91.55W, 0.37S
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Who was Fernandina named after?
King Ferdinand II of Spain who sponsored Christopher Columbus' journey to America
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Fernandina is a cinder cone volcano: True or False
False
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What is the the official name for the Galapagos islands?
Archipiélago de Colón
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What is the last time Fernandina erupted?
April 11, 2009
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What type of volcano is Fernandina?
Shield Volcano
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Fernandina is the largest volcano of the Galapagos islands: True or False
False, Fernandina is the third largest island
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What type of volcano is Fernandina?
Shield Volcano
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What is the population?
About 25,000
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What is Fernandina's elevation?
4,842 ft
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An eruption in 1968 caused the caldera to drop 1,500 ft. True or False
False, the caldera only dropped 1,000 ft
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How many active volcanoes are in the world?
About 1,500 volcanoes are active
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