An eruption is classified as an explosive volcanic eruption based on the amount of which mineral found in the magma?

a: silica
b: carbon
c: iron
d: basalt

The correct answer is A. silica. 

The amount of silica found in the magma determines the viscosity. The higher the silica in magma, the higher the viscosity of a magma. So the correct answer is silica. It is not among the other choices.  

List the sentences. keep in mind when you use sarcasm you are saying one thing in a tone to make it clear you are joking. like for instance, pretend you get a math test from your teacher. you’d most likely say, “oh yay.. a math test.” but you’d have the tone to give it the “oh come on” feeling. does this at all?