Question

1. which type of volcano has wide, gentle slopes and erupts with runny lava?

a. cinder cone
b. composite (stratovolcano)
c. shield
d. lava dome

1. which volcano type is known for steep sides and explosive eruptions?

a. shield
b. composite (stratovolcano)
c. cinder cone
d. hot spot volcano

1. which volcano type is usually the smallest and made mostly of cinders and ash?

a. shield
b. composite
c. cinder cone
d. caldera

Explanation:

1. Shield volcanoes form from low-viscosity (runny) lava that spreads widely, creating gentle, broad slopes.
2. Composite (Stratovolcano) volcanoes have steep, symmetrical sides and erupt violently with explosive, gas-rich magma.
3. Cinder cone volcanoes are small, steep-sided mounds built from ejected volcanic cinders, ash, and small rock fragments.

Answer:

1. C. Shield
2. B. Composite (Stratovolcano)
3. C. Cinder cone