Question 17
Earth Movements and VulcanicityA composite cone is a volcano having successive layers of
- A.ash and cinder only
- B.cinder, ash and pyroclasts
- C.ash, acid lava and parasitic cones
- D.pyroclasts and parasitic cones
- E.pyroclasts,ash and gases
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Answer: C (ash, acid lava and parasitic cones)
Explanation
A composite cone is built of alternate layers of ash and (acid) lava, often with small side (parasitic) cones.