Mount Paricutin in Mexico is known for its explosive eruptions. It isn't very tall because it's made mostly of volcanic rock and ash that easily erode. Mount Paricutin is a _____.

Question

composite volcano
cinder cone volcano
shield volcano
basaltic volcano

Answer 1

Mount Paricutin is a cinder cone volcano. Cinder cone volcanoes are generally characterized by their steep slopes and are primarily composed of volcanic rock and ash, which aligns with the description given.