| Consider the following statements: |
| 1. Cinder cone is formed when lava cools down quickly. |
| 2. Basic lava cone is formed when lava flows out quickly. |
A) Only 1 is correct
B) Only 2 is correct
C) Both 1 and 2 are correct
D) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
[c] A cinder cone or scoria cone is a steep conical hill of loose pyroclastic fragments, such as either volcanic clinkers, cinders, volcanic ash, or scoria that has been built around a volcanic vent. They consist of loose pyroclastic debris formed by explosive eruptions or lava fountains from a single, typically cylindrical, vent.
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