A Mantle Plume Rises Because

question 51

Multiple Choice

A mantle plume rises because:

• A) it is mostly molten
• B) it is solid but less dense than material around it
• C) it is molten and more dense than material around it
• D) it is propelled upward by gas coming out of the magma

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Definitions:

Desmosomes

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, acting as anchors to bind cells together in tissues.

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections between a multitude of animal cell-types that directly connect the cytoplasm of two cells, allowing various molecules, ions, and electrical impulses to directly pass through a regulated gate between cells.

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium that play key roles in bodily functions, particularly in nerve transmission and muscle contraction.

Glucose

An essential form of sugar that acts as a significant energy provider in living entities and is a part of various carbohydrates.