Which feature provides evidence that a volcano existed in the past?(1 point)
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valleys
valleys
mountains
mountains
calderas
calderas
rivers
calderas
The feature that provides evidence that a volcano existed in the past is calderas. Calderas are large, bowl-shaped depressions that form when a volcano collapses into itself after a major eruption. These features can be a strong indicator that a volcano was once present in an area.
The feature that provides evidence that a volcano existed in the past is calderas.
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What are the Palisades?(1 point)
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a series of lakes formed after the collapse of a volcano
a series of lakes formed after the collapse of a volcano
a line of cliffs formed from eroded volcanic rock
a line of cliffs formed from eroded volcanic rock
a group of geysers formed after a volcanic eruption
a group of geysers formed after a volcanic eruption
a set of islands formed through a hot spot
a set of islands formed through a hot spot
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The correct response is: a line of cliffs formed from eroded volcanic rock. The Palisades are a famous example of this geological feature, located along the Hudson River in New York and New Jersey.
Which describes how the islands of Hawaii were formed?(1 point)
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The islands sit on hotspots that form volcanoes which then break the ocean surface.
The islands sit on hotspots that form volcanoes which then break the ocean surface.
The hotspot switch places which intensifies movement of plates.
The hotspot switch places which intensifies movement of plates.
Older and bigger islands collides after volcanic eruptions which creates new islands.
Older and bigger islands collides after volcanic eruptions which creates new islands.
The Pacific plates move and later join together to form the islands.
The Pacific plates move and later join together to form the islands.
The correct response is: The islands sit on hotspots that form volcanoes which then break the ocean surface.
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Which best describes how volcanoes change the Earth’s surface?(1 point)
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Volcanoes alter the gases available in the atmosphere slowly.
Volcanoes alter the gases available in the atmosphere slowly.
Volcanoes create new landmasses on the surface.
Volcanoes create new landmasses on the surface.
Volcanoes provide new habitat for species on Earth.
Volcanoes provide new habitat for species on Earth.
Volcanoes increase the temperature of the atmosphere every year.
Volcanoes increase the temperature of the atmosphere every year.
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