Identify the plate boundary that is most commonly associated with each of the three types of differential stresses
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
compressional stress
-convergent boundary
tensional stress
-divergent boundary
shear stress
-transform boundary
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a - places with the slowest flow b - bottom c - outer edge of the meanders d - islands e - inner edge of the meanders
Briefly describe the various surface water resources. Which resources are available in your area? What are the large water projects in your area, such as water transfer projects or dams?
What will be an ideal response?
Why is soil a nonrenewable resource?
A) Because it forms very slowly B) Because there is a limited amount of soil on the Earth and it cannot be replaced C) Because it is not commonly used for human commerce D) Because it cannot be privately owned
If tidal currents are slight in an estuary but river flow is very large, which type of estuary is most likely to occur?
A. a well-mixed estuary B. a fjord C. a salt wedge estuary D. a partially mixed estuary E. None of these are correct; it is impossible to tell from the information given.