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@Brianna17

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on: Jul 16, 2018
In the western United States, rain shadows most frequently occur on
 
  A) the leeward, east side of mountain ranges.
  B) the windward, west side of mountain ranges.
  C) the northern slopes of mountains, which receive less sunlight.
  D) the southern slopes of mountains, which receive more sunlight.

Question 2

a) The mayor of the community is concerned about possible future eruptions and what hazards might be anticipated during an eruption.
 
  Assume that a future eruption would most likely erupt the same magma composition as during past eruptions. A consultant warns that such a future eruption will be highly explosive and would threaten large areas of the city; the city would be buried by pumice and devastated by pyroclastic flows. You are asked to give a second opinion. Do you agree or disagree with the consultant?
   a. I agree with the consultant
   b. I disagree with the consultant
   (b) Please explain the reasoning behind the answer you selected, citing supporting evidence from your textbook.


mcabuhat

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

a) B
b) The properties of eruptions of a mafic magma, summarized in the answer to question 2, are inconsistent with the consultant's warning. Instead, a nonexplosive eruption is expected and the greatest hazard will be from far-traveled lava flows.


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