Question

The most common variety of volcano in the Cascade Range is the __ and it is the __.
a) Shield; most explosive b) Cinder Cone; most explosive c) Plug Dome; most effusive d) Strato; most explosive

Answer 1

The most common variety of volcano in the Cascade Range is the Strato and it is the most explosive. Therefore, the correct answer is:

d) Strato; most explosive

Stratovolcanoes, also known as composite volcanoes, are characterized by their layered structure, produced by sequential eruptions of lava, ash, and rocks. They are known for their powerful, explosive eruptions.