Why is the water in geysers or hot springs naturally hot?

Groundwater absorbs the internal heat of the earth.

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Due to the presence of low temperature below the earth's surface.

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They are heated by the sunlight.

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Due to external chemical reactions and combustions, the water gets heated.

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Solution

The correct option is A Groundwater absorbs the internal heat of the earth.
The water in geysers or hot springs is naturally hot because groundwater absorbs the internal heat of the earth. The heated water flows out to the surface.

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Consider the statements regarding geysers which are special type of hot springs.

1. Hot water and vapour spouts from geyser tube intermittently.

2.It represents the minor form of broader processes of vulcanicity.

3. It is found only in tropical regions.

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