Volcano
Can volcanoes be found underwater?
Yes
What is the number you should call in case of fire?
911
What is melted rock called once it comes out of a volcano onto the surface?
Lava
What happens to water when it gets very, very cold (below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius)?
It turns into ice (freezes).
Is lava hotter than boiling water?
Yes, much hotter!
Earth's largest active volcano is located in which country?
United States
Can a fire burn in outer space?
No, because there is no oxygen in space.
Is a rock usually made of just one thing or a mixture of different things?
A mixture of different things (minerals).
Do we measure temperature in inches, miles, or degrees?
degrees
Lava usually starts as a bright color when it first erupts. As lava cools down, what color does it turn into?
dark red, and finally turns black
The largest volcano in the solar system is on which planet?
Mars
If a doorknob is hot during a fire, should you open the door?
No
What do you call a scientist who studies rocks?
geologist
Which is hotter: the surface of the Sun or a bolt of lightning?
lightning bolt
What do you call the molten rock when it's still inside the Earth, deep underground?
magma
Which two Canadian provinces/territories contain the most active volcanoes?
British Columbia and Yukon.
What should you do if your clothes catch on fire?
Stop, drop, and roll
What do we call the stuff on the ground that is made up of teeny-tiny bits of rock?
sand/clay
What do we call the white cloud you see rising from a hot cup of tea or a boiling pot?
Water vapor or steam
What happens to lava when it cools down completely?
It hardens into solid rock
The word "volcano" comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of _____.
fire
What are the three things that a fire needs to start and keep burning (part of the "fire triangle")?
Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel.
If you find a very smooth, round rock near a river, what probably made it smooth?
The moving water
What is the name of the tool we use to measure how hot or cold something is?
thermometer
What state in the USA is famous for having active volcanoes and lots of lava?
Hawaii