A(n) ________ is an area along an active fault zone that is likely to produce large earthquakes, but has not done so recently
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
seismic gap
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The unit of measurement for electric potential is the
A. joule. B. volt. C. ampere. D. watt.
The U.S. Department of Energy predicts that in 2040 the average American will use ________ energy as compared to today. This is primarily due to ________
A) less; global warming B) less; more energy-efficient appliances, homes, and vehicles, and migration to warmer areas C) less; shorter commute distances and more energy-efficient buildings D) more; larger homes E) less; more people working from home
Which statement about microorganisms is true?
A. Bacteria and other microbes help purify the water we drink. B. The majority of bacteria and fungi are toxic to humans. C. Bacteria destroy more energy than they produce. D. The "bacterial zoo" in our digestive systems has no known function. E. The use of microorganisms to control plant diseases has not worked well.
What is a problem with natural gas?
A) It occurs in equal amounts everywhere in the globe (and is therefore too cheap to trade). B) It is expensive to transport by sea. C) Only a small amount is captured from wells, while much is wasted to leakage. D) It requires highly advanced technology to separate helium from what can be consumed. E) All reserves of it are in the Middle East.