Of the two main forms of energy, a stick of dynamite is an example of _________ energy and a hurricane an example of ________ energy.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: potential, kinetic

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Paleomagnetism measures the ____________________ and ____________________ of remnant magnetism in rocks. What will be an ideal response?

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The type of stresses needed to produce a thrust fault can be described by which of the following statements?

a. the maximum principal stresses are vertical b. the maximum principal stresses are horizontal and compressional c. the maximum principal stresses are horizontal and tensional d. none of the above

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Cold fronts and warm fronts in the middle latitudes are often associated with a ________

A) middle-latitude cyclone B) low pressure C) hurricane D) both B and C

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