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Groundwater

Question 6 of 9 • SS4: PGCPS EARTH SPACE OC (SUMMER 2027) - 794243

A scientist observes hot water erupting from a vent in the Earth. What most likely caused the water to rise and erupt from the vent?

Answer
A
The vent was lower than the water table.
B
A well was drilled into a pressurized aquifer.
C
A well with a mechanical pump was installed.
D
The water was heated by magma or hot rocks.
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