Environmental Studies

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How are resources related to geologic structures? What will be an ideal ... Started by dejastew	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by jasonq
True or False: Low viscosity does not favor convection. Indicate whether this statement is true ... Started by Garrulous	1 Replies 65 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Chou
How do geologic structures relate to stress, strain, and strength? What will be an ideal ... Started by jwb375	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by chevyboi1976
Why do rocks deform? What will be an ideal response?[br][br][b][color=green]Question ... Started by vicotolentino	3 Replies 41 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Fayaz00962
What caused the giant tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004? What will be an ideal ... Started by ssal	1 Replies 72 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by l.stuut
In an earthquake, what causes the most damage and deaths? What will be an ideal ... Started by sheilaspns	1 Replies 48 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by kthug
What is the downside of using moment magnitude as an earthquake measurement? What will be an ... Started by tatyanajohnson	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by olivia_paige29
Why is it good to measure the magnitude, rather than intensity, of an earthquake? What will be an ... Started by strangeaffliction	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Sweetkitty24130
True or False: All of the seismic hazards in the United States are located west of the Rocky ... Started by ETearle	1 Replies 72 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by dpost18
The distinction between a joint and a fault is A) the separation distance. B) the distance that ... Started by maegan_martin	1 Replies 134 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Heffejeff
Faults that show a combination of dip-slip and strike-slip movement are A) reverse faults. B) ... Started by CORALGRILL2014	1 Replies 111 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by katheyjon
Which option describes a possible oil and gas trap? A) an anticline made entirely of sandstone ... Started by kfurse	3 Replies 45 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by IRincones
Choose the option that correctly orders the fluids from the one that sits at the bottom of a ... Started by nmorano1	1 Replies 63 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by trampas
In a sandbox with a crankable division, which of the following may be illustrated? A) Normal ... Started by Lisaclaire	1 Replies 59 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by fdliggud
Which option would incorrectly complete the following statement? According to Figure 11.20, to ... Started by NguyenJ	1 Replies 63 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by britb2u
A brittle deformation A) is a shattering motion that occurs at a fault. B) is a break that ... Started by Yolanda	1 Replies 114 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by juiceman1987
Which is not a reason for the hydraulic fluid around the cylinder in the experimental apparatus for ... Started by brutforce	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by polinasid
At greater depths, rocks are A) stronger and more brittle. B) weaker and more plastic. C) ... Started by burton19126	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by nguyenhoanhat
Which of the following is not a factor that is considered when comparing the strength of the oceanic ... Started by RODY.ELKHALIL	1 Replies 39 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by srodz
An M7 earthquake has ________ times more energy than an M5 earthquake. A) 2 B) 100 C) 32 D) ... Started by penza	3 Replies 102 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by orangecrush
Strength A) decreases with depth. B) increases with depth because of pressure, then decreases ... Started by RYAN BANYAN	1 Replies 104 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Pariscourtney
On the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, destroyed bridges, bent rails, and most buildings ... Started by KimWrice	1 Replies 74 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by Tonyam972
What does earthquake intensity measure? A) amplitude of seismic waves B) reach of the quake ... Started by bb	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by emilymalinowski12
Liquefaction occurs when A) rock heats enough that it behaves like a liquid. B) rivers and ... Started by silviawilliams41	1 Replies 71 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by aham8f
What type of data to date is most useful for earthquake prediction? A) study of rock types B) ... Started by michelleunicorn	1 Replies 37 Views	Jul 16, 2018 by nmyers