Q. Consider the following differences between Shield Volcanoes and Composite Volcanoes: - Composite volcanoes have steeper slopes than shield volcanoes
- Composite volcanoes are usually more explosive than shield volcanoes
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
Both 1 & 2
Notes: Both are correct statements
Shield volcanoes are formed by relatively non-explosive eruptions of low viscosity basaltic magma. Composite volcanoes due to the higher viscosity of magmas, are usually more explosive than shield volcanoes.