Asked by Radia Farid on Jul 05, 2024
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Which of the following would be evidence that a volcano has NOT been active for a long period of time?
A) A layer of ash blanketing hillslopes
B) Relatively unweathered lava flows
C) Well-developed soils on volcanic rocks
Well-developed Soils
Soils that have undergone extensive formation processes, exhibiting strong structural characteristics and distinct horizons or layers.
Unweathered Lava
Refers to lava that has been recently erupted and has not been altered by weathering processes.
Ash Blanketing
Ash blanketing refers to the deposition of volcanic ash over the surface during a volcanic eruption, which can cover areas in a dense layer of ash impacting environments and human activities.
- Detect signs of recent and historic volcanic actions.
Verified Answer
BP
Breanna PursellJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Well-developed soils on volcanic rocks indicate a long period of weathering and soil formation, suggesting the volcano has not been active for a significant amount of time.
Learning Objectives
- Detect signs of recent and historic volcanic actions.