Set 8C (Earth Science)

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What is a geyser?

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A geyser is a natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of hot water and steam into the air.

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What forms mud pots?

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Mud pots are formed from thick deposits of volcanic tephra and hot springs.

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What are hot springs?

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Hot springs are natural places where heated water rises to the earth’s surface.

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What is a geothermal gradient?

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The geothermal gradient is the rate of temperature change with depth in the Earth's crust.

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What is volcanic tephra?

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Volcanic tephra refers to the fragments of volcanic rock and ash that are ejected during a volcanic eruption.

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How do geysers work?

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Geysers work by heating underground water, which builds pressure until it is forcefully ejected.

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What is the difference between a hot spring and a geyser?

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A hot spring continuously flows with heated water, while a geyser erupts intermittently.

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What are the environmental conditions necessary for hot springs to form?

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Hot springs typically form in volcanic areas where magma heats groundwater.

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What is the significance of geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

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What are mud pots used for?

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Mud pots are often studied for their unique geological features and can be a source of geothermal energy.