Trenching across an active fault ____
A)releases pressure along the fault
B)allows geologists to find evidence of previous earthquakes
C)allows structures to be built to stop faulting activity
D)diminishes the intensity of earthquakes
E)produces secondary faults that reduce pressure on the major fault
B
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A) in the central region B) in the west C) near the northern and southern borders D) along the shores of Lake Balkash
Which of the following is NOT an atmospheric gas?
A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Carbon dioxide D) Water vapor E) Clouds
On the map below, all of the following would be considered "interpretations" except
A) spring migration routes.
B) Ivvavic National Park.
C) concentrated calving areas.
D) porcupine caribou herd range.
In a region with semidiurnal tides, if a high tide occurs at midnight (12 AM), the next low tide will occur at: a. 12:50 AM the following day
b. 12:25 PM. c. 6:12 AM. d. 6:37 PM.