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Water and Wind Erosion — Unit test

Question 14 • WCA 4130 Earth and Space Science 1st Quarter 26-27

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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