Types of Volcanoes

Front

What is the opening in Earth's crust through which molten rock, gases, and ash erupt?

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Volcano

Front

What type of volcano has steep sides with a broad base?

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Composite

Front

What is another name for a composite volcano?

Back

Stratovolcanoes

Front

What type of volcano is found in the Ring of Fire? Options: Cinder cone, Shield, Composite, A mix of all three types

Back

Composite

Front

Which volcano has a very wide base and appears more flat?

Back

Shield

Front

True or False: Shield volcanoes have explosive eruptions

Back

False

Front

What is the MOST COMMON type of volcano?

Back

Cinder cone

Front

What type of volcano has a crater at the summit (top)? Options: Shield, Composite, Cinder Cone

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Cinder Cone

Front

True or False: Cinder cones usually erupt for short periods of time

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True