Types of Volcanoes

Front

What type of lava has high viscosity, flows slowly, and has a rough, jagged surface?

Back

A'a

Front

What type of volcano is wide and flat, created by layers of lava flow?

Back

Shield

Front

Which type of volcano forms due to a series of quiet eruptions?

Back

Shield

Front

What type of volcano is made of ash and cinders from pyroclastic flow?

Back

Cinder Cone

Front

Paricutin is an example of which type of volcano?

Back

Cinder Cone

Front

What is the primary characteristic of a stratovolcano?

Back

It is characterized by a steep profile and periodic explosive eruptions.

Front

What type of eruption is typically associated with shield volcanoes?

Back

Quiet eruptions that produce low-viscosity lava.

Front

What materials primarily compose a cinder cone volcano?

Back

Ash, cinders, and volcanic rocks.

Front

How does the shape of a shield volcano differ from that of a cinder cone volcano?

Back

A shield volcano has a broad, gently sloping shape, while a cinder cone volcano has a steep, conical shape.

Front

What is the significance of the viscosity of lava in determining the type of volcano?

Back

Higher viscosity lava leads to more explosive eruptions and steeper volcanoes, while lower viscosity lava results in gentler eruptions and broader volcanoes.