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Column A

1.
Shield Volcano:
Shield Volcano
2.
Stratovolcano (Composite):
Stratovolcano (Composite)
3.
Cinder Cone Volcano:
Cinder Cone Volcano
Column B
a.This volcano is smaller and steeper because it only has pyroclastic flow and only contains layers of rock/ash.
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.Gently sloping volcano with thin, rapid lava flows that cools in sheets.

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Here’s how the items in Column A match with the descriptions in Column B:

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

  2. 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.

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