Explain Why Ultramafic Rocks Are No Longer Made on the Earth's

question 33

Essay

Explain why ultramafic rocks are no longer made on the Earth's surface. Correlate that information to why ancient ultramafic volcanoes would not have erupted violently.

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Definitions:

Door-In-The-Face

A persuasion strategy where a large, likely-to-be-rejected request is made first, followed by a smaller, more reasonable request.

Groupthink

A phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Presidential Elections

The electoral process by which a country's president is selected, often involving a nationwide vote.

Mass Suicides

The act of a large group of people committing suicide together, often led by a charismatic leader or due to a cult's belief system.