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A ______ is a volcano constructed of pyroclastic fragments ejected from a central vent.Multiple Choicecalderastratovolcanodomecinder coneshield volcano

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A ______ is a volcano constructed of pyroclastic fragments ejected from a central vent.Multiple Choicecalderastratovolcanodomecinder coneshield volcano

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The correct answer is "cinder cone". A cinder cone is a type of volcano made up of pyroclastic fragments, or cinders, that have been ejected from a single vent. These fragments are blown into the air and fall around the vent, creating a cone shape.

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