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geodog55

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What geologic process is responsible for warming the water at nonvolcanic locations such as Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, and Warm Springs, Georgia?
 
  A) Radioactive minerals near the surface
  B) Friction from moving rocks
  C) Abnormal volumes of rain
  D) Normal geothermal gradient as groundwater circulates at depth

Question 2

What is the source of much of water in geothermal features such as geysers and hot springs?
 
  A) Precipitation
  B) Water vapor from magma
  C) Melting glaciers
  D) Subterranean lakes



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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