Multiple Choice
Ultimately geysers erupt because of the __________.
A) periodic opening and closing of a fracture.
B) mixing of hot and cold water to form steam.
C) decrease in pressure as water rises,allowing it to flash to steam.
D) increase in pressure from the hot water,which prevents boiling.
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