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______ is a fountain of hot water and steam that escapes when underground water comes into contact with hot volcanic rocks. - Geography

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______ is a fountain of hot water and steam that escapes when underground water comes into contact with hot volcanic rocks.

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  • Caldera

  • Hot springs

  • Geysers 

  • Volcano

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Solution

Geysers is a fountain of hot water and steam that escapes when underground water comes into contact with hot volcanic rocks.

Explanation:
A geyser is a fountain of hot water and steam that escapes from the ground when underground water is heated by contact with hot volcanic rocks. The pressure builds up until it forces the water and steam to erupt explosively at the surface.

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Chapter 7: Volcanoes - EXERCISES [Page 71]

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Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 7 Volcanoes
EXERCISES | Q I. 7. | Page 71
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