Assimilation and Accommodation Balance Each Other to Achieve a Steady

question 25

Multiple Choice

Assimilation and accommodation balance each other to achieve a steady state known as

• A) adaptation.
• B) conservation.
• C) equilibration.
• D) circumspection.

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Definitions:

Magmatism

The geological process involving the generation, movement, and solidification of magma or molten rock beneath the Earth's surface.

Plate Boundaries

Regions where two tectonic plates meet, which can result in geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Thermal Disturbance

Localized or widespread change in temperature that affects an area's thermal equilibrium, often caused by geological events.

Felsic Magmas

Magma that is rich in lighter elements such as silicon and oxygen, often producing lighter-colored volcanic rocks.