Asked by Joseph Wilson on May 22, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of a volcano?
A) Conical-shaped hill
B) Crater at or near the top of a hill
C) Fresh ash layers or lava flows covering part of a conical hill
D) Flat-topped mesa with eroded volcanic rock cliffs at that top
Conical-Shaped Hill
A landform with a circular base and sloping sides that converge to a point at the top, resembling the shape of a cone.
Fresh Ash Layers
Recent deposits of volcanic ash, consisting of fine particles of volcanic glass, created during volcanic eruptions.
Flat-Topped Mesa
A broad, flat, elevated landform with steep sides, commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions.
- Classify distinct volcano varieties by observing their external characteristics and internal composition.
- Acknowledge the disparities between volcanic materials and their styles of eruption.
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Learning Objectives
- Classify distinct volcano varieties by observing their external characteristics and internal composition.
- Acknowledge the disparities between volcanic materials and their styles of eruption.
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