Which statement correctly describes most cinder cone volcanoes?(1 point)
Responses
They have a single, symmetrical cone at the top.
They have a single, symmetrical cone at the top.
They are one of the tallest types of volcanoes.
They are one of the tallest types of volcanoes.
They emit lava that slowly spreads before cooling.
They emit lava that slowly spreads before cooling.
They often take thousands of years to form.
Which of these is a feature of most shield volcanoes?(1 point)
Responses
steep sides
steep sides
violent eruptions
violent eruptions
thick lava
thick lava
broad base
broad base
They often take thousands of years to form.
Which of these are features of most stratovolcanoes?(1 point)
Responses
gentle slope near the base with somewhat quiet eruptions
gentle slope near the base with somewhat quiet eruptions
steep sides near the base with sudden, violent eruptions
steep sides near the base with sudden, violent eruptions
gentle slope near the top with thin, quickly flowing lava
gentle slope near the top with thin, quickly flowing lava
steep sides near the top with thick, slow-moving lava
steep sides near the top with thick, slow-moving lava
The correct statement that describes most cinder cone volcanoes is: "They emit lava that slowly spreads before cooling."
To arrive at this answer, we can eliminate the other statements by following a process of elimination based on what we know about cinder cone volcanoes.
1. "They have a single, symmetrical cone at the top." This statement is not unique to cinder cone volcanoes. Many types of volcanoes, such as composite volcanoes, also have a single, symmetrical cone.
2. "They are one of the tallest types of volcanoes." This statement is not accurate. Cinder cone volcanoes are generally smaller in size compared to other types of volcanoes like shield volcanoes or composite volcanoes.
3. "They often take thousands of years to form." This statement is not true. Cinder cone volcanoes typically form relatively quickly compared to other types of volcanoes. They are usually formed by a single eruption or a series of eruptions over a short period of time.
4. "They emit lava that slowly spreads before cooling." This statement accurately describes cinder cone volcanoes. These volcanoes have a steep slope and emit lava that flows relatively short distances before cooling and solidifying around the vent, creating a cone-shaped structure.
Based on this process of elimination, we can conclude that the correct statement describing most cinder cone volcanoes is that they emit lava that slowly spreads before cooling.