Volcanoes: Types

What are the three main types of volcanoes?

• explosive volcanoes

• dome volcanoes

• caldera volcanoes

• shield volcanoes, cinder cone volcanoes, and composite volcanoes

Which type of volcano is known for its steep sides and explosive eruptions?

• Calderas

• Shield volcanoes

• Lava domes

• Stratovolcanoes

What type of volcano is characterized by a broad, gently sloping cone?

• Composite volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Shield volcano

• Dome volcano

Name a type of volcano that is formed from layers of lava and ash?

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Mud volcano

• Stratovolcano

What type of volcano is typically found at convergent plate boundaries?

• Lava domes

• Stratovolcanoes or composite volcanoes

• Calderas

• Shield volcanoes

Which type of volcano is known for its quiet, non-explosive eruptions?

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Caldera volcano

• Composite volcano

What type of volcano is formed from hot spots in the Earth's mantle?

• Caldera volcano

• Composite volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Shield volcano

What type of volcano is known for its symmetrical cone shape?

• Stratovolcano

• Shield volcano

• Caldera volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

Which type of volcano is often found in the middle of tectonic plates?

• Stratovolcano

• Shield volcano

• Hotspot volcano

• Caldera volcano

Name a type of volcano that is formed from alternating layers of lava and pyroclastic materials?

• Shield volcano

• Composite volcano

• Cinder cone volcano

• Stratovolcano