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What type of volcano is characterized by a broad, slightly domed structure that resembles a warrior's shield?
What type of volcano is characterized by a broad, slightly domed structure that resembles a warrior's shield?
Which of the following is a summit feature of a volcano?
Which of the following is a summit feature of a volcano?
What type of volcano is built from ejected lava fragments called cinders?
What type of volcano is built from ejected lava fragments called cinders?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an explosive volcanic eruption?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an explosive volcanic eruption?
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Which volcano is an example of a shield volcano?
Which volcano is an example of a shield volcano?
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What type of volcano is formed when a part of the wall collapses following an explosive eruption?
What type of volcano is formed when a part of the wall collapses following an explosive eruption?
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What type of eruption is characterized by non-explosive effusions of molten basaltic lava flowing from long, parallel fissures?
What type of eruption is characterized by non-explosive effusions of molten basaltic lava flowing from long, parallel fissures?
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Which type of volcano is typically formed by Hawaiian-style eruptions?
Which type of volcano is typically formed by Hawaiian-style eruptions?
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What type of eruption is characterized by intermittent, discrete explosive bursts that eject pyro clasts into the air in firework-like incandescent rooster tails?
What type of eruption is characterized by intermittent, discrete explosive bursts that eject pyro clasts into the air in firework-like incandescent rooster tails?
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What type of eruption is characterized by moderately explosive but intermittent eruptions, producing moderate ash columns and propelled by the exsolution of volatiles in magmas beneath a solidified plug of lava?
What type of eruption is characterized by moderately explosive but intermittent eruptions, producing moderate ash columns and propelled by the exsolution of volatiles in magmas beneath a solidified plug of lava?
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Which type of volcano is typically built up by explosive eruptions of cooler, more viscous magmas like andesite?
Which type of volcano is typically built up by explosive eruptions of cooler, more viscous magmas like andesite?
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Which of the following is an example of a famous volcano located in Chile?
Which of the following is an example of a famous volcano located in Chile?
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What type of volcanic eruption is characterized by the outpouring of lava onto the ground?
What type of volcanic eruption is characterized by the outpouring of lava onto the ground?
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What type of volcano is typically built up by effusive eruptions of basaltic magma?
What type of volcano is typically built up by effusive eruptions of basaltic magma?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of volcanic material ejected during an eruption?
Which of the following is NOT a type of volcanic material ejected during an eruption?
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What is the primary characteristic of a pyroclastic flow?
What is the primary characteristic of a pyroclastic flow?
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Which of the following is an example of a famous shield volcano?
Which of the following is an example of a famous shield volcano?
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What is the defining characteristic of a cinder cone volcano?
What is the defining characteristic of a cinder cone volcano?
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