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Distribution of Active Volcanoes Exercise

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Students collect and plot data, then interpret the results and answer questions about the geologic causes and the human effects of volcanic eruption. They participate in a role-play activity and a virtual field trip, as well.

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volcanoes

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6th - 10th
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Science
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