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?

As a deep-water wave enters shallow water, the wave slows down and rotates toward being parallel with the shoreline. This process is known as ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

If our planet did not have a molten metallic outer core, Earth would not have a magnetic field, and so, most of the life-forms on Earth would not exist.

a. true b. false

Which of the following characteristics is more typical of popular culture than folk culture?

A) It has an anonymous origin. B) It diffuses slowly from its point of origin. C) It results in a more uniform cultural landscape. D) It is likely to be derived from physical conditions. E) Communication is more limited.

What process creates desert blowouts?

A) Moving water B) Evaporation C) Herd animals pawing at the ground D) Deflation by wind