Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Volcanoes
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.
Credit: BBC One - A Perfect Planet
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
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?