Describe the three types of earthquake waves in your own words
What will be an ideal response?
Surface waves: move on Earth's surface causing it to roll up and down and/or move sideways. They cause the most destruction. They can move the ground surface as much as a meter or more.
Primary (P) waves: Body wave that moves through Earth below the surface. Displace material in the same direction that the wave is moving. Move rock a few millimeters or centimeters. P waves can pass through gases, liquids, and solids.
Secondary (S) waves: Body wave that moves through Earth below the surface. Twist material at right angles to the direction of wave motion. Move rock a few millimeters or centimeters. S waves can pass through solids only.
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A. velocity. B. energy. C. momentum. D. all of the above
Give one instance when an anticyclone is NOT associated with ideal weather
What will be an ideal response?
The health of Azerbaijan's economy depends on the world price of uranium
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is true relative to the Earth-atmosphere radiation system?
A) Averaged over a year, Earth's surface has an energy budget. B) Averaged over a year, Earth's surface has an energy deficit. C) Averaged over a year, Earth's atmosphere has an energy budget. D) The Earth's energy is never in balance because surface surpluses are greater than atmosphere deficits.