The source of heat for most hot springs is______ beneath the surface.
A) erosion from sinkholes
B) increased energy from oxbow cutoffs
C) friction between groundwater and rock
D) hot igneous material

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Most hot springs are heated by hot igneous material located beneath the Earth's surface. This heat is transferred to the water, causing it to become hot and rise to the surface as a hot spring.

The Source of Heat for Most Hot Springs Is______ Beneath