Fluid might be injected along a locked section of fault to
A. reduce resistance to shear along the fault, allowing creep to occur.
B. cushion the shock of the next earthquake.
C. cause the rocks to swell and close the fault.
D. reduce the risk of fire from an earthquake.
Answer: A
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A) high sun angle and low relative humidity. B) high sun angle and high relative humidity. C) evening cloud cover prevents the loss of heat. D) most desert locations are closer to the sun in the summer.
What type of glacier is shown in the center of this image?
A) Ribbon glacier
B) Valley glacier
C) Low-elevation glacier
D) High-elevation glacier
Exposure of limestone rock creates an uneven and potholed surface called _______________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Why do you think the freshwater in the ice sheets is generally considered
unavailable for human use? What will be an ideal response?