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Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Volcanoes

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Did You Know?

Continuously erupting since 1983, Kilauea in Hawaii is the world’s most active volcano. It is a shield volcano – a type of volcano named for its shape, which resembles a warrior’s shield seen from the side. Due to their runny lava and frequent eruptions, shield volcanoes are much wider than they are tall.

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Word Challenge

Copy and continue the following word cline:

icy, chilly, cool, mild, tepid, …

Note: Your list must show a gradual increase in temperature.

Grammar Challenge

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Copy and complete the sentence below with an effective simile.

The lava oozed from the volcano’s crater like …

Number Challenge

Here are the lava flow rates of Kilauea over a 3-day period:

  • Day 1 – 526 cubic metres
  • Day 2 – 425 cubic metres
  • Day 3 – 498 cubic metres

What is the mean average lava flow rate for this period?

Critical Thinking

If a volcano could talk, what questions would you ask it?