What caused the debris avalanche from Mount St. Helens in 1980?

A) rainfall
B) earthquake
C) volcanic eruption
D) magma intrusion


Answer: D

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If a sediment is white in color, it is likely to be:

a. undergoing oxidation. b. terrigenous in origin. c. biological in origin. d. a nodular sediment

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Which of the following is not a real compound?

A) 1-hydroxybutanoic acid B) 2-hydroxybutanoic acid C) 3-hydroxybutanoic acid D) None, they are all real compounds.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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