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← GeographyWhich surface outcome results from felsic lava's high viscosity?
A)Formation of steep stratovolcanoes✓
B)Creation of shield volcanoes
C)Production of extensive lava plains
D)Development of deep oceanic trenches
💡 Explanation
Steep stratovolcanoes form due to high silica content triggering increased viscosity; therefore, felsic lava piles up near vents building tall, conical structures, rather than spreading to form shield volcanoes because basaltic lava has lower viscosity.
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