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OSWALD

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on: Jul 16, 2018
How is this chain of volcanic islands forming?
 
  A) A tectonic plate is being subducted and partially melted, producing magma that rises to create a volcanic chain.
  B) Two tectonic plates are pulling apart, creating magma through decompression melting.
  C) A tectonic plate is moving over a mantle plume, which burns through the plate to create a chain of volcanoes.
  D) Tectonic plates are sliding past each other, generating magma, which creates a volcano.

Question 2

What kind of volcano is this?
 
  A) Shield volcano
  B) Composite cone
  C) Cinder cone


brittanywood

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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