Which Correctly Contrasts an Effusive Eruption with an Explosive Eruption

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which correctly contrasts an effusive eruption with an explosive eruption?

• A)An effusive eruption is an outpouring of low-viscosity magma onto the ground; an explosive eruption is a violent explosion of magma,gas,and pyroclastics.
• B)An effusive eruption produces composite volcanoes; an explosive eruption produces shield volcanoes.
• C)An effusive eruption is a violent explosion of magma,gas,and pyroclastics; an explosive eruption produces shield volcanoes.
• D)An effusive eruption produces composite volcanoes; an explosive eruption is an outpouring of low-viscosity magma onto the ground.

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