Volcanoes with alternate layers of lava and pyroclasts (ash and solid materials) are called:

a) Shield volcanoes
b) Stratovolcanoes (or composite volcanoes)
c) Cinder cones (or scoria cones)
d) Mud volcanoes
e) Lava domes


Answer: b) Stratovolcanoes (or composite volcanoes)

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What will be an ideal response?

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