{"id":807,"date":"2026-03-01T23:13:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T23:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/volcanoes-elementary\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T02:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T02:12:16","slug":"volcanoes-worksheet-elementary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/nn\/volcanoes-worksheet-elementary\/","title":{"rendered":"Volcanoes Worksheet | Elementary ESL Reading"},"content":{"rendered":"
📈 Ready for a challenge?<\/strong> Try the Advanced (Level F) version<\/strong><\/a> of this worksheet!<\/div>\n
\"Volcanoes<\/figure>\n

Reading Passage<\/h2>\n

A volcano is an opening in the Earth. Hot melted<\/strong> rock called lava comes out. When a volcano erupts<\/strong>, it shoots lava, ash, and gas into the sky. Volcanoes can be very dangerous but also very beautiful.<\/p>\n

Volcanoes form when hot rock from deep underground<\/strong> pushes up. The Earth has a hot center called the core<\/strong>. The rock there is so hot it becomes liquid. This liquid rock is called magma.<\/p>\n

\"Volcanoes<\/figure>\n

There are different types of volcanoes. Some are very active<\/strong> and erupt often. Some are dormant<\/strong>, which means they are sleeping. Others are extinct and will never erupt again.<\/p>\n

Volcanoes can be found all over the world. Many are in the “Ring of Fire” around the Pacific<\/strong> Ocean. Hawaii has volcanoes that tourists visit. Mount Fuji in Japan is a famous dormant volcano.<\/p>\n

Volcanoes are not all bad. The ash makes soil<\/strong> very good for farming. Hot springs near volcanoes are used for energy<\/strong>. Scientists study volcanoes to help keep people safe.<\/p>\n

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Download Printable PDF Worksheet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Level:<\/strong> Level C<\/p>\n

A. Vocabulary Matching<\/h2>\n

Match each word with its definition.<\/em><\/p>\n

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1. melted<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

2. erupts<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

3. underground<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

4. core<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

5. active<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

6. dormant<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

7. Pacific<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

8. soil<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

9. energy<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

10. tourists<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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a. sleeping; not active now<\/p>\n

b. below the ground<\/p>\n

c. power to do work<\/p>\n

d. the largest ocean<\/p>\n

e. dirt where plants grow<\/p>\n

f. doing things; not quiet<\/p>\n

g. the center of something<\/p>\n

h. turned from solid to liquid by heat<\/p>\n

i. explodes or bursts out<\/p>\n

j. people who visit places<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

B. True or False<\/h2>\n

Write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. Lava is cold rock. ______<\/li>\n
  2. Magma is liquid rock underground. ______<\/li>\n
  3. All volcanoes erupt every day. ______<\/li>\n
  4. The Ring of Fire is around the Pacific Ocean. ______<\/li>\n
  5. Dormant means the volcano is sleeping. ______<\/li>\n
  6. Mount Fuji is in China. ______<\/li>\n
  7. Volcanic ash is good for farming. ______<\/li>\n
  8. The Earth has a hot core. ______<\/li>\n
  9. Extinct volcanoes will never erupt again. ______<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    \"Volcanoes<\/figure>\n

    C. Fill in the Blanks<\/h2>\n

    Word Bank:<\/strong> melted  |  erupts  |  underground  |  active  |  dormant  |  soil  |  energy<\/p>\n

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    1. Hot _______________ rock called lava comes out of volcanoes.<\/li>\n
    2. When a volcano _______________, it shoots lava into the sky.<\/li>\n
    3. Hot rock from deep _______________ pushes up to make volcanoes.<\/li>\n
    4. Some volcanoes are _______________ and erupt often.<\/li>\n
    5. Volcanic ash makes _______________ very good for farming.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      D. Comprehension Questions<\/h2>\n
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      1. What is lava?<\/li>\n
      2. What is the difference between magma and lava?<\/li>\n
      3. What does dormant mean?<\/li>\n
      4. Where is the Ring of Fire?<\/li>\n
      5. How can volcanoes help people?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        \"Volcanoes<\/figure>\n

        E. Discussion Questions<\/h2>\n

        Talk about these questions with a partner or write your answers.<\/em><\/p>\n

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        1. Would you like to see a volcano? Why or why not?<\/li>\n
        2. Why do people live near volcanoes?<\/li>\n
        3. What would you do if a volcano erupted near you?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          \n📝 Click to Reveal Answer Key<\/summary>\n
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          Check your answers below.<\/em><\/p>\n

          A. Vocabulary:<\/strong> 1-h, 2-i, 3-b, 4-g, 5-f, 6-a, 7-d, 8-e, 9-c, 10-j<\/p>\n

          B. True\/False:<\/strong> 1-F, 2-T, 3-F, 4-T, 5-T, 6-F, 7-T, 8-T, 9-T<\/p>\n

          C. Fill in the Blanks:<\/strong> 1-melted, 2-erupts, 3-underground, 4-active, 5-soil<\/p>\n

          D. Comprehension:<\/strong> 1. Hot melted rock that comes out of volcanoes; 2. Magma is underground, lava is above ground; 3. Sleeping, not active now; 4. Around the Pacific Ocean; 5. Ash makes good soil, hot springs provide energy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n

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