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What is the most abundant gas during a volcanic eruption?
What is the most abundant gas during a volcanic eruption?
Why does water vapor contribute to global warming?
Why does water vapor contribute to global warming?
Which gas expelled through volcanic eruptions is referred to as a greenhouse gas?
Which gas expelled through volcanic eruptions is referred to as a greenhouse gas?
What do sulfuric acid aerosols created by sulfur dioxide in the stratosphere do?
What do sulfuric acid aerosols created by sulfur dioxide in the stratosphere do?
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How do water vapor emissions from volcanic eruptions influence the water cycle?
How do water vapor emissions from volcanic eruptions influence the water cycle?
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What harmful effect does breathing in highly concentrated carbon dioxide have on humans?
What harmful effect does breathing in highly concentrated carbon dioxide have on humans?
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How do hydrogen sulfide and hydrochloric acid released in trace amounts from volcanoes affect human health?
How do hydrogen sulfide and hydrochloric acid released in trace amounts from volcanoes affect human health?
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What characteristic of carbon dioxide makes it difficult for humans to detect through smell?
What characteristic of carbon dioxide makes it difficult for humans to detect through smell?
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What is the primary cause of a volcanic eruption?
What is the primary cause of a volcanic eruption?
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Which of the following gases is not commonly released during a volcanic eruption?
Which of the following gases is not commonly released during a volcanic eruption?
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What is a potential hazard of inhaling gases released during a volcanic eruption?
What is a potential hazard of inhaling gases released during a volcanic eruption?
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What is the primary component of a volcanic eruption, in addition to gases?
What is the primary component of a volcanic eruption, in addition to gases?
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How do volcanic gases reach the Earth's surface?
How do volcanic gases reach the Earth's surface?
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What is a potential consequence of inhaling carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide released during a volcanic eruption?
What is a potential consequence of inhaling carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide released during a volcanic eruption?
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Which of the following statements about volcanic eruptions is true?
Which of the following statements about volcanic eruptions is true?
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