Maps of middle latitudes are typically based on what type of projection?
a. planar
b. conic
c. cylindrical
d. Mercator
b
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The increase in financial cost of damages from the Northridge earthquake, as compared to the San Fernando earthquake can be attributed to:
a. inflation b. the much higher magnitude of the Northridge earthquake c. the location of the epicenter of the Northridge earthquake in a more vulnerable area d. an increase in population and development in the area during the time between the two earthquakes