A periodic explosive eruption of steam and water from within the ground up through the surface is termed a(n)________.
A) artesian well
B) geyser
C) spring
D) recharge area

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A periodic explosive eruption of steam and water from within the ground up through the surface is commonly known as a geyser, such as Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. Artesian wells are a type of well that taps into pressurized groundwater, springs are natural outflows of groundwater onto the surface, and recharge areas are locations where water infiltrates into the ground and replenishes an aquifer.

A Periodic Explosive Eruption of Steam and Water from Within