Why didn’t the people of Galveston evacuate the city before the hurricane
struck? What will be an ideal response?
Galveston had been struck by major hurricanes in the past without serious damage. In
1900, it was thought that the risk was only minor.
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The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake was due to the slip of the San Andreas Fault, which is located at:
a. Divergent plate boundary b. Transform plate boundary c. Convergent plate boundary d. Triple junctions
Distinguish between the terms "Unauthorized immigrant," "Undocumented Immigrant," and "Illegal Alien." Which is considered the least controversial term?
What will be an ideal response?
The most rapid type of mass movement is a ________
A) rock avalanche B) debris flow C) slump D) lahar
Which of the following makes up more than 10% of the mass of the atmosphere?
A) Water vapor B) Hydrogen C) Argon D) Helium E) Nitrogen