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  • Year 3

What happens when a volcano erupts?

In this lesson, we are going to be looking at a case study, which means an example, of a volcanic eruption. We will consider the immediate and long-term effects of the eruption and we will think about the reasons why people choose to live near volcanoes.

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What happens when a volcano erupts?

In this lesson, we are going to be looking at a case study, which means an example, of a volcanic eruption. We will consider the immediate and long-term effects of the eruption and we will think about the reasons why people choose to live near volcanoes.

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Key learning points

  1. Investigate a volcanic eruption case study: Fuego Volcano, Guatemala 2018: effects and responses
  2. Explore why some people choose to live near a volcano

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3 Questions

Q1.
Convection currents happen when...

cool material rises while warm material sinks in a circular pattern.
Correct answer: warm material rises while cool material sinks in a circular pattern.
warm material rises while cool material sinks in a vertical pattern.
warm material sinks while cool material rises in a circular pattern.

Q2.
Tectonic plates move, because...

they are moved by the convection currents in the atmosphere.
they are moved by the convection currents in the inner core.
Correct answer: they are moved by the convection currents in the mantle.
they are moved by the convection currents in the outer core.

Q3.
The epicentre of an earthquake is...

the centre of an earthquake.
the crack in the Earth’s surface left behind after an earthquake
Correct answer: the place on the earth’s surface above where the rock broke.
the place where the rock broke.

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6 Questions

Q1.
In which country is the Fuego volcano located?

Colombia
Correct answer: Guatemala
Mexico

Q2.
On what date did the volcano erupt on, in 2018?

3rd August 2018
3rd July 2018
Correct answer: 3rd June 2018
3rd May 2018

Q3.
Evacuation means...

structures such as buildings, roads and power supplies.
Correct answer: when people are removed from a place of danger to a safer place.

Q4.
Which of the following is an environmental impact of an earthquake.

110 deaths
Disruption to travel and farming, which cost the council money
Correct answer: Heavy rain caused landslides

Q5.
Which of the following is an economic impact of an earthquake.

110 deaths
Correct answer: Disruption to travel and farming, which cost the council money
Heavy rain caused landslides

Q6.
Which of the following is an societal impact of an earthquake.

Correct answer: 110 deaths
Disruption to travel and farming, which cost the council money
Heavy rain caused landslides