Of the three primary forms of subaerial volcanoes,____________ consist of alternating layers of tephra and solidified lava.
A)stratovolcanoes
B)cinder cones
C)shield volcanoes

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Stratovolcanoes, also known as composite volcanoes, are characterized by their steep slopes and alternating layers of tephra (volcanic ash, cinders, and bombs) and solidified lava flows. Cinder cones are much smaller and consist mainly of loose volcanic fragments and ash, while shield volcanoes have gentle slopes and are primarily composed of effusive lava flows with little tephra.

Of the Three Primary Forms of Subaerial Volcanoes,____________ Consist of Alternating