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In the sentence "a mining company will consider the distribution of coal when deciding how to mine the coal," what does the word distribution mean?

Which gas prevents the spread of fire and extinguishes it? is a type of compressed gas that prevents the spread of fire and extinguishes it.

How does the closing of the ductus arteriosus and ductus venosus alter circulation in an infant? a. increases blood flow to the pulmonary artery and increases blood flow to the umbilical vein b. increases blood flow to the pulmonary artery and reduces blood flow to the umbilical vein c. reduces blood flow to the pulmonary vein and increases blood flow to the umbilical artery d. reduces blood flow to the pulmonary vein and reduces blood flow to the umbilical artery