Which of the following is a difference between a shield volcano and a composite volcano?
A) Shield volcanoes' lava flows are thin and long whereas composite volcanoes' lava flows are thicker and shorter.
B) Shield volcanoes have a much steeper slope than composite volcanoes.
C) Shield volcanoes are much hotter than composite volcanoes.
D) Shield volcanoes maximum height is much smaller than composite volcanoes.

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Shield volcanoes have a low viscosity lava that flows easily and covers a large area, resulting in thin and long lava flows. Composite volcanoes have a high viscosity lava that doesn't flow as easily and tends to pile up, resulting in thicker and shorter lava flows.

Which of the Following Is a Difference Between a Shield