Column A

Question

1.
Shield Volcano:
Shield Volcano
2.
Stratovolcano (Composite):
Stratovolcano (Composite)
3.
Cinder Cone Volcano:
Cinder Cone Volcano

Column B
a.Gently sloping volcano with thin, rapid lava flows that cools in sheets.
b.This volcano alternates between lava flows and pyroclastic flows; has layers of altering ash, lava and rock; has a steep neck but gently sloping sides
c.This volcano is smaller and steeper because it only has pyroclastic flow and only contains layers of rock/ash.

Answer 1

Here are the correct matches between the volcano types in Column A and their descriptions in Column B:

• Shield Volcano: a. Gently sloping volcano with thin, rapid lava flows that cools in sheets.

• Stratovolcano (Composite): b. This volcano alternates between lava flows and pyroclastic flows; has layers of alternating ash, lava, and rock; has a steep neck but gently sloping sides.

• Cinder Cone Volcano: c. This volcano is smaller and steeper because it only has pyroclastic flow and only contains layers of rock/ash.