The most violent volcanic eruption in recorded history was that of
a. Paracutin.
b. Mount Saint Helens.
c. Tambora.
d. Mount Pelée.
c
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(a) Alumina ceramic (b) Carbon steel (c) Polyethylene (d) Graphite-reinforced-epoxy composite
While luminous enough to be seen with the naked eye, Supernova 1987A was, in fact, in our companion galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The analysis of Martian meteorites found on the Earth show that they contain
A) only tantalizing hints of possible life. B) fossilized remains of multi-cellular insects. C) fossilized remains of small, mammal-like creatures. D) bacteria with DNA very different from bacteria on Earth. E) bacteria with DNA closely related to bacteria on Earth.
Each of the following lists two statements. Which two are the basic premises for the special theory of relativity?
A) 1. The laws of nature are the same for everyone. 2. The speed of light is the same for everyone. B) 1. Everything is relative. 2. You can never really tell who is moving. C) 1. You can't go faster than the speed of light. 2. Time is different for different people. D) 1. The laws of nature are the same for everyone. 2. Everything is relative. E) 1. The speed of light is the same for everyone. 2. You can't go faster than the speed of light.