Question

Match the type of volcanic mountain to its description.

1. shield
a very tall, steep-sloped peak made of both lava and volcanic materials
2. composite
a shorter peak made of ash and volcanic rock
3. cinder cone
a very tall and broad-sloped peak made of mostly lava flow

Answer 1

Here are the matched types of volcanic mountains with their descriptions:

1. shield - **a very tall and broad-sloped peak made of mostly lava flow**
2. composite - **a very tall, steep-sloped peak made of both lava and volcanic materials**
3. cinder cone - **a shorter peak made of ash and volcanic rock**