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crazycityslicker

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According to the ________, the Earth and solar system began to form nearly 5 billion years ago from the gravitational collapse of a huge cloud of dust and gases.
 
  A) big bang theory
  B) plate tectonic theory
  C) uniformitarianism
  D) nebular theory

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Which of the following does moment magnitude measure or estimate?
 
  A) the amplitude of the largest seismic wave recorded on a seismogram
  B) the total energy released during an earthquake
  C) the total damage to an area
  D) difference in magnitude between P and S waves


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sierramartinez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Excellent

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