What Magma Properties Would Most Likely Lead to the Formation

question 3

Multiple Choice

What magma properties would most likely lead to the formation of a shield volcano?

• A) low viscosity and mafic composition
• B) high viscosity and felsic composition
• C) any magma composition so long as it contains a large portion of dissolved volatiles
• D) an intermediate composition magma that encounters seawater in the magma chamber

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