Types of Volcanoes - Flashcard

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What is a Cinder Cone Volcano?

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A steep, cone-shaped volcano with a bowl-shaped crater, formed from explosive eruptions of ash and lava fragments.

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What is a Shield Volcano?

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A wide and flat volcano created by layers of low-viscosity lava flows.

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What type of eruptions do Cinder Cone Volcanoes have?

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Explosive eruptions with pyroclastic flow.

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What describes lava with low viscosity?

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Runny, Smooth, Flows Easily.

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What is a Composite Volcano?

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A volcano that has alternating layers of lava flows and explosive ash, often steep and large.

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How do Shield Volcanoes erupt?

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They typically have quiet eruptions with gentle lava flows.

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What is the main characteristic of a Cinder Cone Volcano's shape?

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It is steep and cone-shaped.

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What type of lava is associated with Shield Volcanoes?

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Low-viscosity lava that flows easily.

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What is the difference between explosive and quiet eruptions?

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Explosive eruptions release gas and ash violently, while quiet eruptions produce smooth lava flows.

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What is viscosity in relation to lava?

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Viscosity refers to the thickness or resistance to flow of lava.