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Samuel, a 75-Year-Old Man, Repeatedly Wakes Up During the Night

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Samuel, a 75-year-old man, repeatedly wakes up during the night gasping for breath. This happens because he stops breathing while he's asleep. Samuel is most likely suffering from _______.


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Plate Boundary

The edges where two tectonic plates meet, which can result in earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges.

Subducted Plate

The portion of a tectonic plate that is forced below another plate into the Earth's mantle at a convergent boundary.

Oceanic Crust

The portion of the Earth's crust that underlies the ocean basins, composed predominantly of basalt and gabbro.

Lavas

Magma that has been expelled from a volcanic vent and has solidified on the Earth's surface.

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