This volcanoes worksheet is a simplified version of PLOT THE RING OF FIRE activities – suitable for homework or a worksheet. Includes locations of volcanoes ONLY.
In this activity, students will:
- “Work up” a world map by shading the continents green and oceans blue. They also highlight the equator and prime meridian to make navigating the map easier.
- Plot the locations (latitude and longitude) of several actual volcanoes on the World Map.
- Answer 3 analysis questions.
You may also be interested in our Volcanoes Quiz!
Teacher Notes:
- ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.
- NGSS Standards Addressed: MS-ESS2-2 and MS-ESS3-2
- NGSS Science & Engineering Practice: Analyzing and interpreting data
- Please note that this volcanoes worksheet is not editable.
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Related Standards:
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- NGSS MS-ESS2-1: Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.
- NGSS MS-ESS2-2: Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales.
- NGSS MS-ESS2-3: Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of past plate motions.
