Which factor does NOT contribute to increased height of a storm surge?
a. low atmospheric pressure
b. strong hurricane winds
c. fetch
d. shallow water
e. deep water
ANSWER: e
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Convection cells or currents
a. move large volumes of rock and heat within the earth's mantle like giant conveyer belts b. occur during tsunamis and create an effect of amplifying the waves that repetitively strike a shoreline c. operate in the ocean and in the atmosphere, but not in any part of the lithosphere d. are part of the process of earth movement during earthquakes e. are a feature of the mantle that geologists are just beginning to recognize, but as yet do not understand
A series of earthquakes in the country of ________ in the late 20th century progressed along the fault from east to west
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Describe and discuss the environmental problems of Mexico City
What will be an ideal response?
Construction of a breakwater produces the same effect as what kind of natural coastal structure?
A) a spit, formed by sand moving by longshore drift accumulating along the opening of a tidal channel B) a barrier island, which forms an artificial beach at the front of the breakwater C) an island offshore breaking waves and trapping sand behind to form a tombolo D) a sea cliff producing erosion at the base of the sea cliff (i.e. breakwater)