Volcano Eruptions Process
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What is a characteristic of a hydrothermal vent?

  • It results from cold water meeting hot magma. (correct)
  • It is a hot spring with boiling water.
  • It emits volcanic gases and vapors without any accompanying liquids or solids.
  • It forms around secondary cones.
  • Which type of magma has a higher viscosity due to its silica content?

  • Andesitic magma
  • Mafic magma
  • Ultramafic magma
  • Felsic magma (correct)
  • What differentiates a fumarole from a hot spring?

  • Fumaroles have boiling water, while hot springs don't.
  • Hot springs are formed on the seafloor by the meeting of cold and hot water.
  • Hot springs are typically found around secondary vents.
  • Fumaroles emit volcanic gases and vapors without any accompanying liquids or solids. (correct)
  • What causes water in a geyser to intermittently boil?

    <p>Interaction of cold water with hot magma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the viscosity of magma change with silica content?

    <p>Higher silica content makes magma more viscous. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a secondary cone?

    <p>Builds up around secondary vents. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor affecting the viscosity of magma?

    <p>% of silica content in the magma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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