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प्रश्न
What are known as Shield volcanoes?
उत्तर
Volcanoes erupting with plentiful lava spreading over the surface into several kilometers with huge circumference and taking a shape of shield are called as shield volcanoes.
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| 2. Extinct | (b) Hot water fountain |
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| 5. Cinder Cone | (e) A volcanic landform. |
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