Types of Volcanoes and Volcanic Eruptions

Which type of volcano has broad, gently sloping sides and is formed by the flow of low-viscosity lava?

• Composite Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Shield Volcano

• Lava Dome

What is the name of a steep, cone-shaped volcano formed by ejected lava fragments?

• Composite Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Shield Volcano

• Fissure Volcano

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Which type of volcano is built by alternating layers of lava and pyroclastic material?

• Shield Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Composite Volcano

• Lava Plateau

The Mauna Loa in Hawaii is an example of which type of volcano?

• Cinder Cone

• Composite Volcano

• Shield Volcano

• Stratovolcano

Which of the following volcanoes has a summit with a large crater or caldera?

• Shield Volcano

• Composite Volcano

• Lava Dome

• Cinder Cone Volcano

The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines is an example of which type of volcano?

• Composite Volcano

• Shield Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Lava Dome

Which volcano type is the most common and often found in groups?

• Shield Volcano

• Composite Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

Which type of volcano is typically the smallest?

• Shield Volcano

• Composite Volcano

• Cinder Cone Volcano

• Stratovolcano

Which of the following best describes a composite volcano?

• A volcano formed by thin layers of lava flows.

• A steep volcano built by alternating lava flows and pyroclastic eruptions.

• A large, wide volcano formed by fast-moving lava.

• A volcano that only erupts with ash.

What feature is common in shield volcanoes?

• Steep slopes

• Large calderas

• Fluid lava flows

• Violent eruptions