Which of the Following Numbers Is CLOSEST to the Number

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following numbers is CLOSEST to the number of active volcanoes on Earth's land surface?

• A) 5
• B) 55
• C) 550
• D) 5,500
• E) 55,000

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Definitions:

Streptobacilli

Rod-shaped bacteria that grow in chains and can cause diseases in humans and animals.

Diplobacilli

A type of bacteria that forms pairs of bacilli, which are rod-shaped bacterial cells, often involved in various human diseases.

Staphylococcus

A genus of spherical bacteria known to cause various infections due to its resistance to antibiotics.

Thermoacidophiles

Microorganisms that thrive in extremely hot and acidic environments, such as hot springs and hydrothermal vents.