Magnitude is a measure of the size of an earthquake while intensity deals with the earthquake's effect on humans.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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Describe what trenches and island arcs are. Why are these features linked with large earthquakes and

tsunamis? What will be an ideal response?

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The Gulf of Mexico is located at an active margin

a. True b. False

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What is the difference between shear fractures and faults?

What will be an ideal response?

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The maximum sustainable yield is best defined as the ________.

A. the annual size of the catch that will balance natural death and predation B. highest catch that will pay the minimum cost of the fishing effort C. highest catch that can be taken without overfishing D. maximum fishing effort allowed after overfishing is reached E. minimum catch that will still allow the population to grow

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