Volcano WebQuest

Test your knowledge and become a Volcanologist

 

Task One

You are part of a team of geologists monitoring the volcanoes of the world. You have been chosen to join special force that will visit many volcanoes. Your first mission is attending the University of Volcanology to study the latest information. Click on the question to find the answers to these questions.

1.     For each of the following types of volcanoes, describe their size and shape, how they form, and how they erupt:

A. Composite Volcano

B.   Shield Volcano

C. Cinder Cone

2.     Where is the world's largest active volcano?

3.     How many active volcanoes are there in the world?

4.     What was the largest volcanic eruption in the 20th century?

5.     What is the ring of fire?

6.     What is a hot spot?

7.     Describe the Yellowstone hot spot and the Hawaiian hot spot.

8.     Use this link to complete the diagram of a volcano.

Task Two

You need to visit a volcano from the resource list below and bring back the following information to share with your team.

·         The continent on which your volcano is located

·         The date of the last eruption

·         The height

·         The current activity (active or dormant)

·         At least three interesting facts

·         Good pictures of the volcano (no more than 4 pictures)

·         A map of the country in which your volcano is located

Resources

Choose a volcano to explore and click on the site and begin your trip.

·         Cotopaxi

·         Etna, Mount

·         Fuji,Mount

·         Kilauea

·         Krakatau

·         Montserrat

·         Paricutin

·         Pelee, Mount

·         Pinatubo

·         Popocatepetl

·         Shasta, Mount

·         St. Helens, Mount

·         Stromboli

·         Tambora

·         Vesuvius, Mount

If there is time…

You have learned a great deal about volcanoes in our ever changing world. There are many more volcanoes to visit. One may become active right now. Visit this site and learn more.

Volcano World

Create by Mr. Grote and Mrs. Kalogris

Adapted from a WebQuest created by Carolyn Ciarelli