The more homogeneous the lava erupting from a volcano is,the more likely that volcano may be:
A) part of a chain of volcanoes.
B) very steep.
C) a composite volcano.
D) a shield volcano.

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A volcano erupting homogeneous lava is more likely to be a shield volcano. Shield volcanoes are formed by the eruption of fluid basaltic lava, which is homogeneous in composition. Composite volcanoes, on the other hand, are formed by a mixture of different types of lava and volcanic materials, including ash, cinders, and rocks. Composite volcanoes tend to have steep slopes because of the thick, viscous lava flows they produce. Therefore, option B is incorrect. Chain of volcanoes can be formed by both the shield and composite volcanoes, so option A is incorrect.

The More Homogeneous the Lava Erupting from a Volcano Is,the