At Its Peak, the Population of Teotihuacán May Have Been

question 42

Multiple Choice

At its peak, the population of Teotihuacán may have been as much as:

• A) 250,000
• B) about 75,000
• C) about 50,000
• D) just under 25,000

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Definitions:

Mantle-derived

Originating or derived from the Earth's mantle, the thick layer of rock below Earth's crust and above the core.

Meteoric Water

Water originating from precipitation, including rain, snow, or hail, that infiltrates the Earth's surface.

Large Magma Chambers

Underground pools of molten rock that feed volcanoes and can store huge volumes of magma beneath the Earth's surface.

Partially Crystallized

A state in which a substance has begun to form a crystalline structure but has not fully completed the process.