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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.

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