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Question
Which statement correctly describes most cinder cone volcanoes?(1 point)
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They emit lava that slowly spreads before cooling.
They emit lava that slowly spreads before cooling.

They are one of the tallest types of volcanoes.
They are one of the tallest types of volcanoes.

They have a single, symmetrical cone at the top.
They have a single, symmetrical cone at the top.

They often take thousands of years to form.

1 answer

The statement that correctly describes most cinder cone volcanoes is:

They have a single, symmetrical cone at the top.

Cinder cone volcanoes are characterized by their steep, conical shape and typically consist of small fragments of lava that are ejected from a single vent, which creates a symmetrical cone structure.