Tsunamis and earthquakes have killed millions of people during human history. What branch of the Earth sciences is the main group that studies these phenomena?

A) Meteorology
B) Geology
C) Oceanography
D) Astronomy


B

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

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A) deforestation B) desertification C) extinction of wildlife D) insecure nuclear waste disposal E) air pollution

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Urban sprawl and urban blight are serious problems for urban regions. However, the consequences are generally different. Urban sprawl generally results in problems associated with

A) the environment, while urban blight involves issues of social justice. B) public health, while urban blight involves issues of the environment. C) social justice, while urban blight involves issues of education. D) education, while urban blight involves issues of public health.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

The O horizon of soils consists of ________

A) material leached from the top layers of soils B) materials deposited by erosion C) mostly organic material D) bedrock E) weathered parent material

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Landforms that are created by wind are called _______________ landforms

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences