What triggered the debris avalanche that caused the destruction of Yungay, Peru?

A) rainfall
B) an earthquake
C) volcanic activity
D) snowmelt


Answer: B

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The acquired immune cells that target pathogens in infected cells are

A) B cells. B) T cells. C) antibodies. D) antigens.

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If pairs of enantiomers are only counted once, how many different aldehydes have the molecular formula C5H10O?

A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5

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Which tool is part of the "irons"?

a. pick head axe b. mallet c. flat-head axe d. pry bar

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