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Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation — Unit test

Question 9 • 2026-27 AL-Earth and Space Science

A scientist observes a geyser erupting. Which two objects must be interacting beneath the surface?

Answer
A
well and spring
B
spring and magma
C
magma and groundwater
D
groundwater and unsaturated zone

Explanation

A geyser forms when groundwater is heated by hot magma or nearby hot rock beneath Earth’s surface. The heated water can become pressurized and erupt through an opening. Therefore, the interacting objects are magma and groundwater, choice C.

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