Which statement is most correct?
A)Lava domes and cinder cones are always found in resurgent caldera.
B)Lava domes often grow on the side of shield volcanoes; cinder cones often grow on the side of stratovolcanoes.
C)Cinder cones often grow on the side of shield volcanoes; lava domes often grow on the side of stratovolcanoes.
D)Lava domes and cinder cones can both be found around all other volcanic types.
E)Lava domes and cinder cones are always isolated structures far from other volcanoes.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cinder cones often grow on the side of shield volcanoes due to the low-viscosity basaltic lava, while lava domes often grow on the side of stratovolcanoes due to the more viscous andesite or rhyolite lava.

Which Statement Is Most Correct