Explain how calderas form

What will be an ideal response?


Removal of magma from shallow magma chambers causes caldera formation when the unsupported roof of the magma chamber collapses.

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A. phosphorus B. sulfur C. hydrogen D. carbon E. nitrogen

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Besides deserts, sand dunes are also commonly found in what environment?

a. karst regions b. glacial regions c. tropical rainforest regions d. permafrost regions e. coastal regions

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The blizzards and subzero, bone-chilling cold over Eastern Europe and Russia in February 2012 have

been attributed to a. an increase in the ice at the north pole. b. a cooling of Earth’s climate. c. a negative arctic oscillation. d. warmer conditions over Antarctica. e. less atmospheric moisture being available

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Global warming would likely lead to tropical diseases spreading farther north and south

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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