Which type(s) of seismic waves do seismographs record? What will be an ideal response?
P-waves; S-waves; surface-waves.
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equinoxes. These factors cause variation in the distribution of solar heat at any latitude through time and can influence climate.
The fishing industry is careful to conserve fisheries and not exceed the maximum sustainable yield
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Match the features of a subduction zone with the manner of formation
A) Where pyroclastic materials and sediments eroded from landmasses collect on the opposite side of the island arc from the trench B) Where pyroclastic materials and sediments eroded from landmasses collect between the island arc and the trench C) Partial melting of subducting plates create magma, which rises to the surface D) Where the subducting slabs of oceanic lithosphere descend into the asthenosphere 1) Volcanic arc 2) Deep-ocean trench 3) Fore-arc region 4) Back-arc region
Most groundwater pumped in the United States is used for
A. industry. B. irrigation. C. swimming pools. D. drinking water.