Types of volcanoes
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- Q1Which type of volcano is known for its tall and steep shape?StratovolcanoLava domeShield volcanoCinder cone30s
- Q2What type of volcano is usually small and has steep sides?Shield volcanoLava domeCinder coneStratovolcano30s
- Q3Which type of volcano has a broad, gently sloping shape?Volcanic domeCinder coneShield volcanoStratovolcano30s
- Q4What type of volcano forms when magma slowly builds up and creates a dome shape?Shield volcanoLava domeCinder coneStratovolcano30s
- Q5Which type of volcano erupts explosively and can shoot ash high into the air?StratovolcanoCinder coneShield volcanoLava dome30s
- Q6What type of volcano is built mainly from layers of lava flows?Shield volcanoLava domeCinder coneStratovolcano30s
- Q7What type of volcano is usually formed from small bursts of lava and ash?Shield volcanoLava domeCinder coneStratovolcano30s
- Q8Which type of volcano is the largest in size and has low, broad slopes?Shield volcanoCinder coneLava domeStratovolcano30s
- Q9What type of volcano is often created by a single explosive event and is usually small?Lava domeCinder coneStratovolcanoShield volcano30s
- Q10Which type of volcano can be very dangerous because it can erupt suddenly and explosively?StratovolcanoLava domeCinder coneShield volcano30s