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sam.t96

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The change in the actual air temperature as you go up into the atmosphere is called:
 
  A) conversion.
  B) diffusion.
  C) environmental lapse rate.
  D) latent heat.
  E) convergence.

Question 2

What is a parasitic cone, and where does it form?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Material emitted from fissures that develop along the flanks or at the base of the volcano, if it experiences continued activity, may produce one or more small parasitic cones.



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