Which of the following is NOT true of volcanoes?

A) Volcanoes are clustered along boundaries between tectonic plates
B) If magma reaches the surface and erupts, a volcano is formed
C) Volcanic eruptions are almost always followed immediately by earthquakes
D) Heat within Earth generates magma or molten rock
E) The chemistry of the magma/lava determines its texture and therefore the type of landform it builds.


Answer: C

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