The destruction of the 2004 tsunami near Indonesia came from a series of waves rather than a single
seismic wave. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
Some of the energy distributed into smaller waves ahead and behind the main wave. The coasts were
besieged by these series of waves that were arriving at constant intervals. Information can be found in
the section Water Displacement Causes Tsunamis and Seismic Sea Waves.
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A) The canyon (feature N)
B) Lava flow (unit L)
C) Dike (unit D)
D) Fault (feature F)
E) Old river channels (feature R)
Late Neogene uplift formed some North American ranges, and such uplift still continues in the
___________________ in Wyoming. What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is the "Environmentalist's Paradox"?
A) As human population decreases, ecosystem health also decreases. B) As human material and economic prosperity increases, ecosystem health decreases. C) The more non-renewable resources we use, the more new resources we discover. D) As biodiversity decreases, ecosystem health increases.
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A) fly through it B) fly around it C) land the plane D) use it as an opportunity to refuel