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Which type of volcano is characterized by gentle slopes and is formed by layers of lava?
Which type of volcano is characterized by gentle slopes and is formed by layers of lava?
- Shield volcano (correct)
- Cinder cone volcano
- Dome volcano
- Composite volcano
What type of volcano is formed by explosive eruptions that eject a mixture of volcanic ash, rock fragments, and gases?
What type of volcano is formed by explosive eruptions that eject a mixture of volcanic ash, rock fragments, and gases?
- Lava dome volcano
- Dome volcano
- Shield volcano
- Cinder cone volcano (correct)
Which type of volcano is known for having both explosive eruptions and quiet eruptions with lava flows?
Which type of volcano is known for having both explosive eruptions and quiet eruptions with lava flows?
- Caldera volcano
- Cinder cone volcano
- Shield volcano
- Stratovolcano (correct)
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Types of Volcanoes
- Shield volcanoes are characterized by gentle slopes and are formed by layers of lava.
- Stratovolcanoes are formed by explosive eruptions that eject a mixture of volcanic ash, rock fragments, and gases.
- Composite volcanoes are known for having both explosive eruptions and quiet eruptions with lava flows.
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