Analyze the table below that shows USGS data for earthquake zones in Alaska and use it to answer this question.
What is the trend when comparing slip rate to estimated magnitude?
A. The larger the slip rate the larger the estimated magnitude.
B. The larger the slip rate the smaller the estimated magnitude.
C. There is no obvious slip-magnitude relationship.
Answer: C
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Newton's law of cooling applies to objects that are
A) cooling. B) heating. C) both A and B D) none of the above
The carbon and nitrogen cycles are the largest of all the ____________ cycles. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
What is the most environmentally diverse and continually destructive natural hazard in the United
States? a. earthquakes b. volcanoes c. river floods d. hurricanes e. landslides