In an earthquake, what causes the most damage and deaths?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: the shaking
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A tidal bore may occur under which condition?
a. An ocean basin that is wide and symmetrical b. An ocean basin where the water resonates at the same frequency as the lunar tide c. At the edge of a large ocean basin d. An ocean basins at a position nearest the amphidromic point
e. A confining river mouth that forces the tide wave to move toward land at high speedsThe paleomagnetism of geologically recent rocks from different continents is generally consistent with Earth's current magnetic field, whereas ancient rocks show different orientations
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Acid mine drainage occurs when
A. oxygen, water, and bacteria cause sulfur to form sulfuric acid. B. biomass is burned to generate methane. C. oil is separated in a distillation tower. D. sulfur is released into the atmosphere during mining.
Below is a partially completed geologic rock cycle. Using the choices provided, match the correct word with the correct blank in the rock cycle
A) Cooling B) Sediments C) Igneous Rock D) Lithification E) Burial 1) 4 2) 5 3) 6 4) 7 5) 8