This material is appropriate for an introductory course such as Physical Geology, Earth Science or Environmental Geology

This quiz assesses student basic knowledge that is learned by watching the video. Students are should have basic knowledge of the types of volcanoes.

Students respond to quiz questions after viewing the related video and before attending class.

This quiz includes questions associated with three learning objectives: 1) Students will be able to define the term viscosity; 2) Students will be able to give everyday examples with low and high viscosity; 3) Students will be able to explain the relationship of gas content and viscosity in magma.

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After watching the associated video, students complete the quiz to ensure that they have a working knowledge of some basic content related to magma viscosity. This provides the instructor with more time in the subsequent class to incorporate active learning exercises that may include the application of higher order thinking skills.

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• Magma Viscosity, Gas Content & Milkshakes video

We include the video and quiz as a pre-class exercise offered in our course management system.

Compare student responses to answer key (included - see bottom of PDF).