Why do composite volcanoes consist of alternating lava and pyroclastic layers?
A) Composite cones are created by lava composition alternating between basalt and rhyolite.
B) Composite cones typically are interlayered with lava flows from nearby shield volcanoes.
C) Composite cones are created by a mixture of explosive activity and lava flows.
D) The lavas in composite cones are typically rhyolitic in composition.
C
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