A Shield Volcano Commonly Erupts When

question 19

Multiple Choice

A shield volcano commonly erupts when:

• A) basaltic magma oozes like water over the Earth's surface.
• B) fluid basaltic magma builds a gently sloping mountain.
• C) water-saturated granitic magma rises.
• D) relatively dry granitic magma rises.

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Definitions:

Fixed Proportion

A production scenario where inputs are used in rigid, unchanging ratios to produce outputs.

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Returns to Scale

The change in output resulting from a proportional change in all inputs (factors of production) in the long run.