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Example Question #1 : Natural Disasters
A volcano has a giant crater instead of a peak at the top and steep, sloping sides. What kind of volcano is this likely describing?
Possible Answers:
A shield volcano
A "crater" volcano
The correct type of volcano is not listed.
A cinder cone volcano
A composite volcano
Correct answer:
A cinder cone volcano
Explanation:
This type of volcano is called a cinder cone volcano. Unlike a composite volcano or a shield volcano, a cinder cone volcano is characterized by a missing chunk near the top. This crater is a result of violent explosions followed by the falling of large quantities of debris and ash.
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