Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Cinder Cones Is

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning cinder cones is false?

• A)They are small volcanoes with fairly steep sides.
• B)They are built mostly or entirely during one eruptive cycle.
• C)The cinders and other pyroclastic particles are consolidated into welded tuff.
• D)The cinders most commonly are basaltic.

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Definitions:

Decomposers

Organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Lake Zone

A designated area within a lake, categorized by depth, distance from shore, or ecological characteristics, influencing the types of organisms and conditions present.

Littoral Zone

the part of a sea, lake, or river that is close to the shore, where sunlight penetrates to the bottom enabling plant growth.

Limnetic Zone

The limnetic zone is the open and well-lit area of a freshwater body, such as a lake or pond, away from the shore, where photosynthesis can occur, supporting a variety of aquatic life.