Steep-sided hills of viscous lava that pile up over volcanic vents are known as

A) volcanic domes.
B) cinder cones.
C) composite volcanoes.


A) volcanic domes.

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What will be the ideal response?

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a. Oil b. Minerals c. salt and sand d. Coal e. oil, minerals, salt, sand and coal

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On a chilly 10°C day, your friend who likes cold weather wishes it were twice as cold. Taken literally, this temperature would be

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