An earthquake, a submarine landslide, or a volcanic eruption is capable of producing a
A) slow-moving giant swell. B) wave in the open ocean of great height.
C) tsunami. D) tidal wave.
C
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A) Increased desertification in Africa B) Warmer oceans C) Melting polar ice caps D) Melting glaciers in Alaska
For electric power that costs 10 cents per kilowatt hour, the cost of operating a 110-V heater that uses 20 A for 10 hours is
A. $2.20. B. $5.50. C. $0.22. D. $0.55.
Which of the following terms refers to wind that horizontally blows warmer or colder air into a location?
A. net radiation B. advection C. sensible heat flux D. convective flux
Hydrothermal deposits are predominantly composed of what type of ore minerals?
A. oxide B. pegmatite C. evaporite D. sulfide