A volcano which is composed of lava flows and pyroclastic material and which is steep-sided and very tall is known as: w) Syncline x) Composite cone y) Anticline z) none of these

A volcano which is composed of lava flows and pyroclastic material and which is steep-sided and very tall is known as: w) Syncline x) Composite cone y) Anticline z) none of these
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