A fumarole has ________.
A) liquid water as its principal product
B) many of the characteristics of a hot spring
C) a large amount of water involved in its functions
D) a direct connection to a cave
E) sandstone, usually, as its bedrock

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A fumarole is characterized by steam and gas emissions from a crack or vent in the Earth's surface, and shares many characteristics with hot springs, such as high temperatures and often being found in volcanic areas. Liquid water is not the principal product, and there is not necessarily a large amount of water involved in its functions. There is no direct connection to a cave or specific type of bedrock.

A Fumarole Has ________