What was unusual about the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens?
A. The small size of mudflows that were formed
B. A flank eruption occurred
C. The thickness of lava flows produced
D. A lateral blast
Answer: D
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A. aggregate B. reservoir C. ore deposit D. reserve E. resource
Which of the following conditions is necessary for a layer of altostratus clouds to change into altĀ°Cumulus?
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Hydrogen fuel cells power automobiles by ________
A) generating changes in gas pressures that move pistons in car engines B) generating electricity C) combining with equal parts of gasoline to create a fuel with extra octane D) creating rapidly combustible hydrogen compounds
On the accompanying figure, what type of feature is located in the area of letter D?????Ā
A. mid-ocean ridge B. fracture zone C. transform fault D. linear island chain