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kohiladevi Anbalagan
on Dec 13, 2024
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Which of the following are ways that viscosity affects gases in magma?
A) Viscous magma prevents gas from escaping easily.
B) Abundant silica chains in viscous magma allow gas to pass quickly through the magma.
C) Less viscous magma allows gas to escape, which can lead to very explosive eruptions.
D) All of these.
Viscous Magma
Magma that does not flow easily.
Abundant Silica
The presence of a high concentration of silicon dioxide in rocks or magma, which affects their viscosity and melting point.
Less Viscous
Refers to a substance's decreased resistance to flow, implying it moves more freely compared to more viscous materials.
- Understand how viscosity affects the behavior of magma and volcanic gases.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand how viscosity affects the behavior of magma and volcanic gases.