VOLCANEOS: NATURE'S FIRE
Scientist believe volcanoes can be dormant for upto how many years?
Volcanoes can be dormant for up to 10,000 years sometimes.
Lava =
Liquid rock outside the earth.
Liquid rock inside the earth is called ______.
Magma
Who's point of view / perspective is this main story told from?
Roanna is telling us her story.
(the second story is the poem about Paul Reveres)
TRUE OR FALSE
Sonorous means full of energy and enthusiasm?
False. Full of energy and enthusiasm is the meaning of ROUSING.
Sonorous means =Having a full, deep, and impressive sound
What is Ring of Fire referring too?
How can you spot a mountain becoming an active volcano?
Mountains can become active volcanoes over time. Spot them by steam and ash spouting out of the peak.
Crater =
a large, bowl-shaped hole in the ground
Elude means ?
to escape or avoid
What word is this definition for?
the possibility or likelihood of something happening in the future
Prospect
Why do scientists study volcanoes?
Eruptions can teach us about the Earth and layers beside the crust
St Helens erupted violently in 1980, until it did it looked like a mountain, which type of Volcano can we infer it is?
Patriots =
a person who passionately supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies.
April 18th 1775
Roanna describes part of their journey as an Odyssey, what mythology is this word from and what does it mean?
Odyssey is a long journey from Greek mythology.
(Odysseus a famous soldier went on a 10 year odyssey to get home after a war)
What are the 4 types of Volcano? and can you tell me a key fact about each?
1. Shield Volcanoes (largest type, fast moving lava)
2. Lava Dome Volcanoes (lava flows slowly)
3. Cinder Cone Volcanoes ( most common type, similar in shape to Lava)
4. Composite (explosive ones look like a mountain)
Which is correct:
a) Volcanoes develop in various locations?
b) Volcanoes develop at the boundaries of two tectonic plates?
b) Volcanoes develop at the boundaries of two tectonic plates?
Spout / Spouting =
VRS
Spurt / Spurting =
Spout = to shoot out with force
Spurt = to come out quickly and suddenly
What does Uncle Diego say about why some of Longfellow's poem not accurate?
Longfellow was against slavery and used poems to give strong narrative and "larger than life" examples of hero's actions.
Unlike the poem by Longfellow, what happened to Paul Revere in Lexington?
He was captured by the British (in the poem he made it to concord town - not true in real life)
Volcanoes can be destructive but can leave behind plenty of benefits too, what are they? (think soil)
In the soil eventually there will be rich minerals and precious gems can be found. Rich minerals can lead to better plant and animal life.
How do you explain:
Active Volcano
Dormant Volcano
Extinct Volcano
Active = erupting now.
Dormant = Erupted before, may erupt again.
Extinct = Erupted before, will not erupt again.
Mortify / Mortified
made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride.
(syn. Embarrassed)
What is the poem, "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" about?
it details the journey Paul takes to warn patriots (passionate supporters of their country)
about the invading British soldiers.
What are 3 key things we learn about Uncle Diego from the narrator Roanna?
1. he is a historian and poet.
2. He is confident and outgoing.
3. Longfellow is his favourite poet