________ tend to increase the explosive potential of a magma body beneath a volcano.

Question

Question: ________ tend to increase the explosive potential of a magma body beneath a volcano.

Options:

1.  High viscosity and dissolved gas
2.  High viscosity; low dissolved gas content
3.  Low silica content, low viscosity
4.  Low viscosity; low dissolved gas content

Answer 1

1. High viscosity and dissolved gas

High viscosity and dissolved gas tend to increase the explosive potential of a magma body beneath a volcano.