Q. The term ‘cryovolcanism’ often seen in news, refers to the:

[A] Eruption of volcanoes in permafrost areas such as Antarctica

[B] Massive volcanic activities that took place during the Little Ice Age.

[C] Massive volcanoes which can lead to significant cooling of a planet.

[D] Erupting icy water rather than molten rock.

Answer: D
Notes:

“Cryovolcanism” — erupting icy water rather than molten rock.

Recently the Solar System of Pluto became even more interesting with a report that icy lava flows have covered substantial tracts of its surface.

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