Question

Which best describes how volcanoes change the Earth's surface? (1 point)
• Volcanoes increase the temperature of the atmosphere every year.
O Volcanoes create new landmasses on the surface.
• Volcanoes alter the gases available in the atmosphere slowly.
• Volcanoes provide new habitat for species on Earth.

Answer 1

The best description of how volcanoes change the Earth's surface is:

• Volcanoes create new landmasses on the surface.

Volcanoes can build up land as magma erupts and solidifies, forming new islands or adding to existing landmasses.