Hydrothermal Springs Located on the Floor of Mid-Ocean Rift Valleys

question 20

Multiple Choice

Hydrothermal springs located on the floor of mid-ocean rift valleys can reach temperatures as high as approximately

• A)40°C.
• B)100°C.
• C)400°C.
• D)1000°C.

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Triple Bond

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Lewis Line Structure

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