Shield volcanoes refer to ________
A. Explosive lava eruptions
B. Repeated lava flows
C. Ejection of a wide range of pyroclastic materials
D. Individual lava flows
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Shield volcanoes are formed by lava flows of low viscosity - lava that flows easily. Consequently, a volcanic mountain having a broad profile is built up over time by flow after flow of relatively fluid basaltic lava issuing from vents or fissures on the surface of the volcano.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Lithosphere
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