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SAT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 12
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Read the passage and answer each question based on information stated or implied in the passage.

The following passage is an excerpt from The Galápagos: A Natural Laboratory for the Earth Sciences

Evidence from Volcanic History and Geomorphology

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Cumulative number of eruptions reported from the western Galápagos.

Human inhabitation and visitation increased dramatically in the mid-20th century. The eruption rate since 1950 has been approximately one eruption every two years. 

SAT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 12
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1. According to Figure 5.2, the number of volcanic eruptions in 2050 will probably be
2. Which of the following is not believed to contribute to the stresses that formed the distribution of vents of the western Galápagos shields?
3. Which phrase provides the best support for the answer to the preceding question?
4. As used in line 31, 'plumbing systems' most nearly means
5. What percent of the volume of that large caldera collapse was the volume of erupted material accompanying this event?
6. According to the passage, what is likely the primary cause of the Galápagos calderas?
7. According to the passage, where and when did one of the largest caldera collapses in historical times take place?
8. What percent of the volume of that large caldera collapse was the volume of erupted material accompanying this event?
9. According to Figure 5.2, the number of volcanic eruptions in 2050 will probably be
10. What is a drawback of the data collected in Figure 5.2?

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