Free-response_bank1-7_027 (1)

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Free-response Question Bank Question numbers match corresponding chapter in the textbook. EES027_Sp2023 1. Refer to the figure below showing satellite images of Typhoon Tip from 1979 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Discuss why the storms were so different in the amount of damage they caused, even though they are comparable as to the quantifiable characteristics. 2. Explain in paragraph form the possible combinations of plate types that may be present in a convergent boundary setting and describe the major features of these combinations. 3. Explain in paragraph form the difference between the Modified Mercalli scale and a magnitude scale as it is used to describe an earthquake. What is each based on? 4. Explain, in paragraph form, the basis for making short-term predictions of volcanic eruptions.

5. Explain, in paragraph form, the difference in stable slopes versus unstable slopes as illustrated in the figure below. 6. In paragraph form, discuss the recorded observations of tsunami wave train heights as illustrated in the figure below. Can reliable predictions be made regarding the highest wave within a train? How should disaster planners incorporate these findings, and can these predictions provide a basis to issue warnings to the public? 7. Explain, in paragraph form, the difference between physical scarcity of water resources, and economic scarcity of water resources. Suggest a solution to address these problems.

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