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Q · VolcanoMedium · 45s
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Volcano Type Example Caldera Volcano Yellowstone (USA) Cinder Cone Volcano Mt. Etna Shield Volcano Mt. Pinatubo Composite Volcano Mauna Kea
TopicVolcano
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Explanation:Yellowstone is a famous caldera. Mt. Etna is a composite volcano, not cinder cone; Mauna Kea is a shield volcano, not composite.
Final Answer: Option A — Caldera Volcano — Yellowstone (USA)