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Which of the following is a difference between a shield volcano and a composite volcano?
 
  A) Shield volcanoes' lava flows are thin and long whereas composite volcanoes' lava flows are thicker and shorter.
  B) Shield volcanoes have a much steeper slope than composite volcanoes.
  C) Shield volcanoes are much hotter than composite volcanoes.
  D) Shield volcanoes maximum height is much smaller than composite volcanoes.

Question 2

Highly vesicular, intermediate-sized pyroclastic fragments of basalt or andesite are called
 
  A) pumice.
  B) lapilli.
  C) ash.
  D) cinder.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D




ssal

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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