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Critical Thinking –Shield volcanoes and stratovolcanoes Please answer the following questions. 1. In only 1 or 2 sentences describe differences in the shape of shield volcanoes compared to stratovolcanoes. 2. Why do they have different shapes? 3. What happens to a mid-plate shield volcano as it moves away from a hotspot? Why? 4. What is the magma source for a shield volcano and what is its general chemistry? 5. What is the magma source for a stratovolcano and what is its general chemistry? 6. Explain differences and similarities in the internal structure of these two types of volcanoes. 7. Describe the geologic hazards associated with shield volcanoes and stratovolcanoes. Name: _______________________________________
