What is believed to be the source of continental flood basalt eruptions?
a. higher than normal subduction rates
b. earthquakes
c. exceptionally large Earth tides
d. mantle plumes
e. sunspots
D
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a) regulation from interference. b) regulation enabling interference from tax codes. c) regulation to the advantage for individuals, not corporations. d) regulation of comparative advantage.
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