Composite cones ____

a. are part tephra, part caldera
b. may erupt in a pyroclastic flow
c. are composed entirely of tephra
d. are composed entirely of basalt


b

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Fossil and geological evidence indicates that there have been _____ mass extinctions during the past 500 million years.

A. 2 B. 5 C. 8 D. 12 E. 20

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Which of the following increased humans' abilities to harvest the great whales?

A. the explosive harpoon and motorized hunting vessels and factory ships B. the explosive harpoon C. sonar D. motorized hunting vessels and factory ships E. All of these are correct.

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Which of the following is produced by the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of methyl propanoate?

A) methanol and propanoic acid B) methanol and a propanoate salt C) propanol and formic acid D) propanol and an formate salt

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