Where on the planet is the mantle closest to the Earth's surface?
A. at spreading centers
B. along the continental shelf
C. at an oceanic trench
D. underneath volcanoes
Answer: A
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a. the lack of attention to dire predictions from emergency warning centers b. the fact that early detection systems indicated the tsunami was not very powerful c. the lack of buoys or gauges in place to signal the danger to human settlements d. more than one of these answers is correct e. this is the first tsunami in recent history, so they have not been considered a danger until this event
A fault with both dip-slip and strike-slip movement is classified as a thrust fault. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
How does the formation, break-up, and subsequent formation of supercontinents explain the origin of cratons?
What will be an ideal response?
Engineering geology has only developed in the last few decades, when it became necessary to understand geological materials for construction projects.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)