What are some of the reasons major recent earthquakes have had large death tolls?
A. location near high population densities
B. generation of damaging tsunami
C. structural collapse of poorly built structures
D. All of these choices are correct.
Answer: D
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. True b. False
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a. True b. False
Factors involved in soil formation include ________
A) nitrogen-fixing bacteria and grazing by herbivores B) tropical climate, acid precipitation, and frequent wildfires C) weathering of parent material and the addition of organic material D) erosion, level terrain, and the absence of rooted vegetation E) seasonal changes in the tides