Question

Because they erupt into water instead of air, submarine volcanoes behave quite differently than volcanoes on land. For instance, it is uncommon for submarine volcanoes to have explosive eruptions. The weight of the water above them creates very high pressure. Instead of explosive eruptions, the volcanoes usually produce what is known as passive lava flows along the seafloor. Most submarine eruptions do not disturb the ocean surface. What conclusion is BEST supported by the paragraph above?

(A) Submarine volcanoes have not produced explosive eruptions Jubmari.
(В) Submarine eruptions do not alter the landscape of the seafloor.
(C) The majority of volcanoes are located above sea level.
(D) Few submarine eruptions have a destructive impact.

Answer 1

Submarine volcanoes typically have less explosive eruptions due to the high pressure of overlying water, resulting in passive lava flows and fewer destructive impacts on the ocean surface.

Step-by-step explanation:

The paragraph you provided suggests that due to the high pressure caused by the weight of the overlying water, submarine volcanoes are less likely to have explosive eruptions when compared to their terrestrial counterparts. Instead, they typically produce what is known as passive lava flows, which spread along the seafloor.


Considering this information, the best-supported conclusion is that few submarine eruptions have a destructive impact on the ocean surface. While this does not mean that submarine eruptions cannot alter the seafloor landscape or that they are always non-explosive, it does imply that their eruptions are not typically characterized by the same level of explosiveness or potential for widespread destruction as those of land-based volcanoes.