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Which type of volcano is formed by alternating layers of lava and ash, also called a stratovolcano?

A. Shield volcano
B. Composite volcano
C. Cinder cone
D. Caldera

Explanation:

Composite (stratovolcanoes) have layers of lava, ash, pyroclastics. Shield is broad and gently sloped, cinder cones are small, caldera is a collapsed crater.

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