How does the composition and viscosity of lava flows differ between composite volcanoes and shield volcanoes?

What will be an ideal response?


Composite volcanoes are mostly formed from thick, viscous, andesitic composition lava, whereas shield volcanoes are formed from runny, less viscous, basaltic composition lava.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Sub-bituminous B. Bituminous C. Anthracite D. Lignite

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