Ground rupture occurs during an earthquake as
A) saturated sediments are liquefied
B) buildings pull away from their foundations
C) California falls into the ocean
D) a near-surface fault breaks the surface
D
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________ refers to the bouncing motion sands will display when transported by moving water or wind
A) Yardang B) Saltation C) Deflation D) Slithering
Compared to inorganic fertilizers, organic fertilizers, such as
A) cow manure applied to a field, increase the chances of nutrient leaching. B) cow manure applied to a field, reduce the chances of nutrient leaching. C) liquid ammonia sprayed on a field, decrease the chances of nutrient leaching. D) liquid ammonia sprayed on a field, increase the formation of humus.
Follow a parcel of warm, moist air eastward up and over the Sierra Nevada of California, discussing where and why precipitation forms and what happens to the air parcel on the eastern slope of the Sierra
What will be an ideal response?
Which volcano is shown in Figure 20.3c? Explain your conclusion. Which tectonic setting is the source of its magma? What are the types of materials produced during eruptions and the hazards associated with these volcanoes?
