Question

what type of volcano has relatively hot, fluid lava that spreads a great distance?

○ lava dome

○ cinder cone volcano

○ composite volcano (stratovolcano)

○ shield volcano

Explanation:

To determine the correct volcano type, we analyze each option:

• Lava Dome: Has thick, viscous lava that piles up, not fluid or spreading far.
• Cinder Cone volcano: Ejects fragmented material (cinders), lava is not fluid or spreading great distances.
• Composite volcano (stratovolcano): Has viscous lava, forming steep slopes, not fluid or wide - spreading.
• Shield Volcano: Characterized by relatively hot, fluid (low - viscosity) lava that can spread over large distances, creating broad, gently sloping structures.

Answer:

D. Shield Volcano