Of the three primary forms of subaerial volcanoes,____________ consist of a simple,conical pile of tephra.

A)stratovolcanoes
B)cinder cones
C)shield volcanoes

Question

Of the three primary forms of subaerial volcanoes,____________ consist of a simple,conical pile of tephra.

A)stratovolcanoes 
B)cinder cones 
C)shield volcanoes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cinder cones are the only type of subaerial volcanoes that consist of a simple, conical pile of tephra. Stratovolcanoes are composed of alternating layers of lava and tephra, while shield volcanoes have a broad, gently sloping profile.

Of the Three Primary Forms of Subaerial Volcanoes,____________ Consist of a Simple,conical