Hydrogen ions given off by natural acids can disrupt the crystal structure of most minerals, making the structure susceptible to further decomposition.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Palestinians include all but which of the following groups?
A) residents of refugee camps surrounding Israel B) residents of territories occupied by Israel C) citizens of other states calling themselves Palestinians D) Jewish citizens of Israel E) Muslim citizens of Israel
Which number on this figure indicates heating by conduction?
A. 1, direct contact between the burner and the pan B. 2, heating by thermal radiation through the air C. 3, heated water expands and rises to the top of the pan and then cools and flows back down D. 4, moving a pan of water away from the stove
When a magnet is thrust into a coil of wire, the coil tends to
A) attract the magnet as it enters. B) repel the magnet as it enters. C) both A and B D) neither A nor B
Which of the following most accurately describes the current status of volcano forecasting?
A) It is primarily the private sector interested in volcano forecasting, with governments doing little in this regard. B) Currently, volcanic forecasting is not feasible due to high costs associated with the necessary equipment. C) Reliable indications usually precede volcanic eruptions. D) Forecasting volcanoes is not possible given the abrupt nature of explosions. E) Scientists have hypothesized that early warning systems are possible, but none have been developed yet.