At a convergent plate boundary a dipping plane of earthquake foci, called a(n) ____________________, defines subduction zones

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Benioff zone

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In the effective stress equation, the total vertical stress acting on a horizontal plane at some depth is equal to:

a. the effective stress plus the fluid pressure b. the effective stress minus the fluid pressure c. the effective stress times the fluid pressure d. the effective stress plus cohesion

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Does your state have a bottle law? If not, what has prevented the bill from being adopted?

What will be an ideal response?

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The process by which several researchers review another researcher's manuscript prior to publication to ensure research quality is referred to as ________

A) investigative inquiry B) hypothesis testing C) critical analysis D) peer review E) quality control

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All of the following are typical effects of dam construction except

A. interruption of the normal seasonal variation in flows of water. B. increased amount of sediment carried downstream of the dam. C. protecting towns from flooding. D. disruption of natural ecosystems.

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