Explain how a small increase in storm-surge height can cause a large increase
in the area fl ooded. Identify each profi le that shows an example of this. What will be an ideal response?
If a small increase in the surge causes the water to rise above a ridge, low-lying inland
areas that were previously protected by the ridge may be fl ooded. This is seen in Profi les
A and C.
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The eluviation in this Alfisol is most evident at a depth of ________ feet.
A) 0.5
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
What is the difference between fractures and deformation bands?
What will be an ideal response?
Brandon noticed that next to a construction site of a new shopping mall there was a new man-made pond. This artificial wetland/pond was constructed to ________.
A. to make the shopping area look more visually appealing B. flood control and nothing else C. to make a habitat for Canadian geese D. collect polluted storm water run-off from the parking lot in order to prevent it from getting into the natural streams and rivers.
From 1850 to 1880, what was the most used energy resource in the United States?
A) coal B) natural gas C) nuclear power D) petroleum (oil) E) wood