Basaltic lavas ________.
A) have low viscosity and low silica content
B) have high viscosity and high silica content
C) are more viscous than rhyolitic lavas
D) typically contain a greater proportion of trapped volatiles than rhyolitic lavas

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Basaltic lavas have low viscosity and low silica content, which is why they are able to flow more easily compared to other types of lavas. They also typically have a lower proportion of trapped volatiles than rhyolitic lavas.

Basaltic Lavas ________