Yellowstone National Park has the three necessary ingredients for hydrothermal activity: molten material close to the surface, broken rock material close to the surface, and ________.
A) plentiful precipitation
B) relatively high altitude
C) much limestone
D) steep slopes
E) acidic groundwater

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Yellowstone National Park's hydrothermal activity is fueled by three key ingredients: molten material close to the surface, broken rock material close to the surface, and plentiful precipitation. The precipitation provides the water that is heated by the molten material, creating the park's famous geysers, hot springs, and other hydrothermal features.

Yellowstone National Park Has the Three Necessary Ingredients for Hydrothermal