The only substance near the earth's surface that is found naturally in the atmosphere as a solid,
liquid, and a gas is:
a. carbon dioxide.
b. water.
c. molecular oxygen.
d. ozone.
e. carbon.
b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. causing a large mass of rock to catastrophically displace the water. B. causing large winds and fast-moving pyroclastic flows. C. causing ground shaking. D. heating up the water, causing it to expand. E. forming large gas bubbles under water.