Which earthquake wave type travels most slowly?

A) P
B) S
C) Q
D) R
E) Surface waves


Answer: E

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The Cascadia subduction zone is 1,100 kilometers long, and its characteristics of youthful oceanic plate and strong coupling with the overriding plate are similar to situations in southwestern Japan and southern Chile where very large earthquakes have occurred.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The ________ led to decreases in agricultural productivity in Renaissance Europe

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In a single second, the Earth receives as much energy from the Sun as ________

A) it re-radiates in a week B) humans could use in a century C) humans have used since the beginning of civilization D) all power plants generate in a week E) Earth has produced through volcanic eruptions since the beginning of Earth's history

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