True or False: The rocks above the fault are called the hanging wall

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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What will be an ideal response?

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It is possible for a layer of air to be convectively unstable and absolutely stable at the same time

a. True b. False

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When the location of earthquakes on a fault moves consistently in one direction, they are called _______________ earthquakes

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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What has happened to average global temperatures over the last 100 years?

A. Decreased about 0.5°C B. Increased about 0.5°C C. Remained essentially constant

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