Long term earthquake prediction is based on ________
A) the assumption that large faults break in a cyclical manner
B) measurements of the plate motions and rate of stress accumulation
C) measurements of strain accumulation
D) observations of things like animal behavior, radon gas emissions, and changes in topography
A
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In the diagram, which of the following organisms would probably be found in the area marked 3 and higher?
A. Bullhead catfish and gar B. Gar, blackfly, and midge larvae C. Mayfly and stonefly larvae D. Mosquito larvae E. Leeches and isopods
What type of geographic feature is the water body called Fish Lake, and how did it form? Use the illustration in Figure 24.3 to identify this water feature.
Figure 24.8 is a portion of the Philipp, Mississippi, 7.5-minute quadrangle in northwestern Mississippi. The Tallahatchie River flows through the landscape from west to east. (Remember to use the topographic map symbol legend inside the front cover of this manual.)
Review Figure 24.4, analyze Figure 24.8 closely, and answer the following questions and completion items about Figure 24.8.
The principle of Uniformitarianism assumes that physical processes that operate in the modern world also operated in the past, at quite different rates.
a. true b. false
The surface mixed zone is characterized by ________
A) high density water near the surface that rapidly decreases in density with depth B) a mixture of temperatures and densities to a depth of about 300 to 450 meters depth. C) low density water near the surface that rapidly increases in density with depth D) a rapid change from warm temperatures on top to cold temperatures at a depth of about 300 meters E) nearly constant temperatures to a depth of about 300 meters