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Q · VolcanoMedium · 45s
‘Black Smokers’ are associated with which geological feature?
TopicVolcano
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Explanation:Black Smokers are hydrothermal vents at mid-ocean ridges, releasing mineral-rich superheated water.
Final Answer: Option B — Oceanic ridges