Which Was the Source of Lava During the Flooding Stage

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which was the source of lava during the flooding stage of the Moon's development?

• A) moonquakes and tectonic shifts
• B) lower crust and upper mantle
• C) the deep core
• D) volcanoes
• E) impacts

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Definitions:

Abdominopelvic Cavity

A body cavity that consists of the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity, housing many organs.

Spleen

An organ located under the ribcage and above the stomach in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, involved in filtering blood and immune response.

Ventral Body Cavity

The front portion of the body cavity that houses many of the body’s vital organs, including those within the thoracic and abdominal pelvic cavities.

Visceral Peritoneum

The inner layer of the peritoneum that covers the external surfaces of most abdominal organs, providing a slippery surface that allows the organs to move against each other without friction.