Minerals such as quartz are transformed into ________, which results from the atomic structure being transformed by the high-pressure impact of the meteorite.
A. franklinite
B. stibnite
C. stishovite
D. bornite
Answer: C
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What is the most likely reason that government agencies might fail to act on an earthquake prediction?
a. ?Earthquake predictions accurately state the time of the earthquake, but not the intensity. b. ?Earthquake predictions accurately state the intensity of the earthquake, but not the location. c. ?Emergency measures and evacuation are costly and may be irresponsible if the prediction is inaccurate. d. ?Earthquake prediction has never been successful in correctly identifying a danger to life and property. e. ?Earthquake predictions can only specify which fault will rupture, not the position along the fault.
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A) Surface tension B) Infiltration C) Specific retention D) Capacity
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