Cryovolcanism Occurs When

question 45

Multiple Choice

Cryovolcanism occurs when

• A) molten lava freezes when it reaches the surface because of extremely low temperatures.
• B) volcanoes erupt underwater.
• C) an icy moon has volcanoes emitting molten lava from deep underground.
• D) low-temperature liquids explode through the surface because of increasing pressure underground.
• E) a comet hits an object and causes volcanic eruptions.

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