There are two basic types of volcanoes, shield and composite cone. Which of the following best describes composite cone volcanoes?

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Composite cone volcanoes, also known as stratovolcanoes, are relatively large, erupt andesitic magma, and are known for their highly explosive eruptions. This description matches option A, except for the size aspect which is incorrectly stated as "relatively small" in the option, but correctly aligns with the explosive nature and magma type of composite cone volcanoes. However, given the options, A is the closest match due to the emphasis on andesitic magma and explosiveness, which are key characteristics of composite cone volcanoes. The correct description should note that they are relatively large, not small.

There Are Two Basic Types of Volcanoes, Shield and Composite