Activity 2 - Volcanic Landforms

Use the resources listed below to help you complete this activity.

State-Based Resources
General Resources

State-Based Resources: Understanding and Applying What You have Learned

Obtain a topographic map of Colorado.

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State-Based Resources: Inquiring Further

Find a topographic map of a cascade volcano in Colorado.

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General information related to this activity:

Topographic Maps

USGS - Topographic Map Symbols
Read more about topographic maps, view and learn what what different symbols mean, and find out how to purchase them.

Magma Composition

Composition of Magma
Find out more about how the chemical composition of magma varies in igneous rocks. The discussion is not limited to just extrusive rocks, but includes intrusive rocks as well.

Types of Volcanic Landforms

Volcano World - Types of Volcanoes
An index page with links to short descriptions about different volcanic landforms. Descriptions do not include images.

USGS - Principal Types of Volcanoes
Read a more detailed description of the principal types of volcanoes. Text does include pictures for each example (but are all in black and white).

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Last updated: May 11, 2010

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