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

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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