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Question

What will most likely occur during a volcanic eruption if the magma that forms the volcano has a high viscosity?(1 point)
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The magma will erupt violently, forming a steep-sided volcano.
The magma will erupt violently, forming a steep-sided volcano.

The magma will be ejected slowly, forming a volcano with gentle slopes.
The magma will be ejected slowly, forming a volcano with gentle slopes.

The magma will be ejected slowly, forming a steep-sided volcano.
The magma will be ejected slowly, forming a steep-sided volcano.

The magma will erupt violently, forming a volcano with gentle slopes.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The magma will erupt violently, forming a steep-sided volcano.

High viscosity magma tends to trap gas, leading to explosive eruptions and the formation of steep-sided volcanoes, such as stratovolcanoes.