If an earthquake occurred near the oceanic trench in this figure, which one of the following hazards is likely to threaten the town of Mesaview?
A. landslides and other slope failures caused by shaking
B. liquefaction of soils and other weak materials because of shaking
C. destruction by a tsunami
D. ground shaking
Answer: D
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A) There were no federal regulations of water pollution at that time. B) This pollution went undetected by agents overwhelmed by the amount of work. C) The federal laws preventing water pollution did not apply to the state where this occurred. D) These industries that polluted the water had been repeatedly fined for polluting and continued to ignore the laws.
Globally, what is the main reason that life expectancy has increased dramatically over the last five decades?
A) improved clean water supplies B) better family planning efforts in developed countries C) more food to feed more people but distribution is poor so people still go hungry D) migration to cities E) improved health care, nutrition, and sanitation
Which of the following is true of heptane and 2,2,3-trimethylbutane?
A) They have the same melting point B) They have the same boiling point. C) Both a and b are true. D) Neither a nor b is true.
In general, which of these cyclonic disturbances will have the lowest pressure?
a. tornado b. hurricane c. middle-latitude cyclone d. water spout