Open-mindedness is needed for the emerging scientific ideas to be accepted (or : to not be rejected without consideration).
Additionally, open-mindedness as a attitude often leads to new scientific ideas emerging: it means that people are more comfortable to try out new things and to test new hypotheses.
D. Lava plateau
They are formed when lava flows from the volcano & build up over time as the molten lava is deposited & cools.
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