A ____ is a type of volcano that has a steep-sided slope near its summit but a decreasing slope toward the base.

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A composite volcano, also known as a stratovolcano, has a steep-sided summit due to its alternating layers of lava and ash, but its slope decreases toward the base. Shield volcanoes have a gently sloping profile, cinder cones are small and have a steep slope, fissure volcanoes erupt from long cracks in the ground, and lava domes are steep-sided but small in size.

A ____ Is a Type of Volcano That Has a Steep-Sided