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Does the lava that forms shield volcanoes probably have a lot of silica or water in it? Explain your answer.
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Does the lava that forms shield volcanoes probably have a lot of silica or water in it? Explain your answer.

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Sheild volcanoes contain more water in it. It is a type of volcano that is built entirely of fluid lavas. 
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no, it doesn't because shield volcanoes form from basaltic lava with a low silica content and a low water content.
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