GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

VOLCANOES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a type of volcano?
A
Shield Volcano
B
Composite Volcano
C
Pahoehoe Volcano
D
Cinder Cone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Latite. Latite is a volcanic rock, while the rest are types of volcanoes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Different types of volcanoes erupt in different ways. Geologists usually group volcanoes into four main types: cinder cones, composite volcanoes, shield volcanoes, and lava domes. You can learn about some of the different types of volcanoes in order to understand the dangers of volcanoes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pahoehoe lava is a term used by Hawaiian to describe lava flows with a smooth unbroken surface. The basalt lava flows are typically 1100 to 1200 degrees Centigrade when they flow out of a volcano vent. They often form lava tubes that carry lava far down the slopes where they empty into the ocean at the flow front.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cinder Cone Volcanoes. Composite Volcanoes (Stratovolcanoes) Shield Volcanoes. 12-Dec-2022

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