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jwb375

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Earth's axial tilt is currently 23.5 from vertical. Uranus's axis of rotation is completely horizontal. How did this occur?
 
  A) It formed that way originally.
  B) Extreme volcanism realigned the planet.
  C) Plate tectonics shook the planet's alignment.
  D) Extraterrestrial bombardment knocked the planet over.

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What is the definition of cryovolcanism?
 
  A) Pyroclastic volcanism that ignites methane-rich atmospheres
  B) Cessation of volcanism because of increasing atmospheric pressures
  C) Increase in rate of tectonic motion due to lubrication of ice
  D) Eruption of magmas derived from partial melting of ice


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Missbam101

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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