A Mixture of Air,hot Ash,and Pumice Lapilli That Rushes Down

question 16

Multiple Choice

A mixture of air,hot ash,and pumice lapilli that rushes down the side of a volcano in a scalding avalanche is termed a(n) ________.

• A) ash fall
• B) lahar
• C) pyroclastic flow
• D) convective plume

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Definitions:

Muscle Contraction

The process of generating tension within muscle fibers, leading to movement or force generation, a critical function for movement and stability.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells.

Carbon Dioxide

An invisible and scentless gas generated from the combustion of carbon-based substances and organic compounds, as well as from breathing processes, that is taken in by plants for photosynthesis.

Lactate

A byproduct of anaerobic metabolism, commonly produced in muscles during intense exercise, and used as an energy source.