Lava Layers

This worksheet focuses on volcanic rocks, featuring vocabulary such as “Basalt,” “Rhyolite,” “Obsidian,” and “Scoria.” These words describe different types of volcanic rocks and eruptions. Students will also see terms like “Tephra,” “Pyroclastic,” “Tuff,” and “LavaFlow,” which relate to how volcanic materials are expelled and deposited.

This word search introduces students to volcanic rock types and helps them categorize them based on features and formation processes. It builds scientific literacy and reinforces technical vocabulary used in volcanology. Students also strengthen attention to detail by differentiating similarly structured terms. The activity promotes spatial memory and encourages students to visualize volcanic processes. With practice, they learn to associate vocabulary with the dynamic nature of Earth’s crust.

Vocabulary Words On This Word Search – Basalt, Andesite, Rhyolite, Obsidian, Scoria, Tuff, Pumice, LavaFlow, Ash, Bomb, Lapilli, Pyroclastic, Tephra, FlowBanding, ColumnarJoint