Question

Which of these is a feature of most shield volcanoes?(1 point)
Responses

violent eruptions
violent eruptions

broad base
broad base

thick lava
thick lava

steep sides

Answer 1

The feature of most shield volcanoes is a **broad base**. Shield volcanoes are characterized by their wide, gentle slopes and low-profile appearance, formed primarily by the eruption of low-viscosity basalt lava that can flow over great distances.