The astronomical phenomenon that created the elements heavier than iron is

A) black holes.
B) supernova explosions.
C) the collapse of a star to a white dwarf.
D) neutron stars.
E) the birth [or formation] of stars.


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A) changes in the direction of fluid flow in the molten outer core of Earth. B) magnetic pole reversals. C) fluctuations in the time / space continuum. D) changes in the direction of fluid flow in the molten inner core of Earth.

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What is the most abundant gas in Titan's atmosphere?

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