What happened when chemical waste was disposed of by deep injection at the Army's Rocky
Mountain Arsenal? What will be an ideal response?
The injected fluid caused earthquakes to occur. This incident demonstrated that earthquakes can be
induced by increasing fluid pressure at depth. Fluid pressure decreases shear strength in a rock mass,
so movement can occur more easily.
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Environmental economist Michael Jacobs argues that certain forms of economic growth may be beneficial to the environment. What would be a good example?
a) The promotion of green technologies that reduce emissions b) The development of internal treadmills of production c) The creation of faster forms of computing technology that could hasten modeling of climate change d) The expansion of landfill stations to better incorporate technological waste
Drainage basins may cross into multiple countries, compounding the difficulties in proper watershed management
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The ________ tide component tends to make high tides appear about one hour later each day.
A. declinational B. diurnal C. semidiurnal D. lunar E. solar