Which of the Following Environments Has the Most Explosive Volcanoes

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following environments has the most explosive volcanoes?

• A) Hotspots in the ocean
• B) Hotspots on land
• C) Continental rift zones
• D) Mid-ocean ridges
• E) Subduction zones

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Definitions:

Water Table

The surface between the unsaturated zone and the saturated zone, as in the top of groundwater in an unconfined aquifer.

Stalactites

Icicle-shaped formations that hang from the ceilings of caves, formed by the deposit of minerals from dripping water.

Calcite

A common and widely distributed mineral consisting of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), important in the formation of limestone and marble.

Stalactite

A conical or cylindrical cave formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave and is composed mostly of calcium carbonate.