Which of these are features of most stratovolcanoes? (1 point)

Question

steep sides near the top with thick, slow-moving lava
• gentle slope near the base with somewhat quiet eruptions
steep sides near the base with sudden, violent eruptions
• gentle slope near the top with thin, quickly flowing lava
Which statement correctly describes most cinder cone volcanoes? (1 point)
• They have a single, symmetrical cone at the top.
• They are one of the tallest types of volcanoes.
• They emit lava that slowly spreads before cooling.
• They often take thousands of years to form.
Which of these is a feature of most shield volcanoes? (1 point)
• violent eruptions
• thick lava
• steep sides
• broad base

Answer 1

1. Features of most stratovolcanoes:

   • Answer: steep sides near the top with thick, slow-moving lava

2. Correct statement about most cinder cone volcanoes:

   • Answer: They have a single, symmetrical cone at the top.

3. Feature of most shield volcanoes:

   • Answer: broad base