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TVarnum

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What is believed to be the source of continental flood basalt eruptions?
  a. higher than normal subduction rates
  b. earthquakes
  c. exceptionally large Earth tides
  d. mantle plumes
  e. sunspots



Question 2

What does VEI stand for?
  a. Volcanological Equipment Incorporated
  b. Virtual Earth Interferometry
  c. Volcanic Explosivity Index
  d. Vanity Engenders Insecurity
  e. Volcanic Engineering Institute




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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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