Volcanoes
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. lava
A. A bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
2. cone
B. Causing ___ or much damage
3. destructive
C. Base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands
4. conservative
D. A state of conflict between persons
5. constructive
E. A visual receptor cell in the retina that is sensitive to bright light and to color
6. heat
F. A person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas
7. plate
G. A fissure in the earth's crust through which molten lava and gases erupt
8. friction
H. A ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
9. trench
I. State of matter that fills any space, like air
10. vent
J. The residue that remains when something is burned
11. pumice
K. Rock that in its molten form issues from volcanos
12. crater
L. Emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good
13. ash
M. Energy that makes things warm
14. gas
N. A light glass formed on the surface of some lavas