Geology - Types of Volcanoes

This volcano is most likely which type of volcano?

• Felsic
• Composite
• Shield
• Cinder cone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of volcano is this?

• Fissure

• Shield

• Dome

• Stratovolcano/ Composite

What type of volcano is Mount St. Helens, a tall volcano composed of layers of lava and cinders?

• Shield

• Cinder Cone

• Composite

If lava has high viscosity, which type of eruption will likely result?

• Quiet

• Explosive

What type of volcano has steep slopes made of alternating layers of ash and silica rich lava?

• Caldera
• Cinder Cone
• Composite Volcano
• Shield Volcano

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

• Shield

• Cinder Cone

• Composite

What type of volcano has the following characteristics?

-Basaltic Magma

- Small Volcano

- 1-2 VEI

• Cinder Cones

• Composite(stratovolcano)

• Shield Volcano

What type of volcano has the following characteristics?

-Rhyolitic Magma

- Steep Sloped Sides

- VEI: 0-5

• Cinder Cones

• Composite(stratovolcano)

• Shield Volcano

What type of volcano has the following characteristics?

-Basaltic Magma

- Wide tall mountain

- VEI: 0-1

• Cinder Cones

• Composite(stratovolcano)

• Shield Volcano

What type of volcano has the following characteristics?

-Basaltic Magma

- Small Volcano

- VEI: 1-2

• Cinder Cones

• Composite(stratovolcano)

• Shield Volcano