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How can you determine the growing rate of a volcano?

Answer 1

Maya Adams

Set up a ratio, based on what you are given.

The rate of growth of the volcano is as follows:

x/1 year = 5,000m/300,000 years

You should now have the rate per year.

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Answer 2

Violet Adams

The growth rate of a volcano can be determined by measuring changes in its height or volume over time using various methods such as satellite imagery, GPS monitoring, ground-based surveys, and aerial photography. Scientists can track the growth rate by comparing data collected from these different sources at different intervals to calculate the rate of increase in height or volume. Additionally, monitoring seismic activity and volcanic eruptions can provide insights into the rate of magma accumulation and volcanic activity, which contribute to the growth of the volcano.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.