It is estimated that approximately 1 million people were displaced by the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and death tolls were over 300,000.  Explain (List at least two reasons) why this earthquake caused such high numbers of casualties and damage. (Answer using point form)

Q: Clay mineral analysis have been studied quite independently of kerogen maturation, because: any sedi...

A: Earth science is the study of the Earth and the various processes that are going on in the Earth sys...

Q: Shallow depth earthquakes = 0-70 km Intermediate depth earthquakes = 70- 300 km Deep depth earthquak...

A: Earthquake essentially refers to the sudden shaking of the Earth's surface. It is essentially a geo-...

Q: (c) Define “air pollution”. Enlist the “Sources of Air Pollution”. Enlist the “Pollutants causing Ai...

A: The Earth is made up of four spheres known as lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. A...

Q: Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere oscillated...

A: Carbon dioxide, which is most potential greenhouse gas, has increased in its concentration in the ea...

Q: Political ecology is the study of how political and economic principles impact human-environment rel...

A: Resources are the supplies of the products from which we can benefit. These can be referred to as pr...

Q: True or false ? While hunger and food insecurity continue to exit, in fact, there is enough food gro...

A: Earth is the third planet in the solar system. It formed almost 4.5 billion years ago. It is the onl...

Q: Photo-Electric (PE) curve is related to: A. Lithology B. Water salinity C. Porosity D. Electron dens...

A: Atoms are the building block or the basic unit of any matter. Every solid, liquid, gas, or plasma is...

Q: 1. The two map views in the figures below show the outcrop pattern of a rock bed (shaded in gray). T...

A: We’ll answer the first question since the exact one wasn’t specified. Please submit a new question s...

Q: True or false the blue revolution refer to new technologies for removing air pollution from the atmo...

A: Earth is the third planet in the solar system. It is the only planet known so far that can sustain l...

Q: the term for group of people forced to flee their homes becauseof changes caused by climate or other...

A: The natural environment is made up of all the living and non-living things that are occurring natura...

Q: Mediterranean Intermediate Water (MIW) sinks below Antarctic Intermediate Water (AAIW) when they mee...

A: Earth is a terrestrial planet, meaning it has a rocky and solid surface, which is primarily made up ...

Q: Warm water can hold less dissolved oxygen than cold water. What effect would thermal pollution from ...

A: Oceanography is the study of the ocean and the various aspects and processes that occur in the ocean...

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of the middle tide zone? A place sea stars live A place mussels l...

A: The area where the ocean and land meet is called a tidal zone. It is defined as the region that high...

Q: Q1: As show in the figure, Review the development of Angular Unconformity and the main Geological ev...

A: The Earth is the third planet in the solar system, and it is a terrestrial planet. Therefore, the ea...

Q: Relate the granite from igneous rock with the rock cycle process and rank the mineral hardness based...

A: The earth has gone through a rough phase of the geological cycle, which has changed many times. Prev...

Q: Why does the Coriolis Effect exist

A: Winds move from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure. The movement of winds essenti...

Q: Grey whales and humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean (which are both baleen whales) migrate each yea...

A: Whales are large marine mammals that are widely distributed. Whales are the heaviest known animals. ...

Q: All three of the waves pictured below occur in 4 cm of water and are considered shallow water waves....

A: Oceanography is the study of the ocean and the various aspects and processes that occur in the ocean...

Q: Compare the sedimentary rock sandstone with the metamorphic rock quartzite. Sandstone is the protoli...

A: Sedimentary rocks form after deposition and compaction of sediments brought by agents of degradation...

Q: Arctic sea ice is decreasing, which leads to decreased albedo. This is an example of a: Reinforcing ...

A: Winds move from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure. The movement of winds essenti...

Q: Why is orientation between us and distant galaxies important to galactic classification?

A: In astronomy, the collection of many stars, gas, dust, asteroids, and planets is known as a galaxy. ...

Q: In the field of earth science, cite two (2) examples where Universal Kriging can be used.

A: Science is the branch of study which is a systematic enterprise that helps to build knowledge about ...

Q: Consider the following protoliths. Which metamorphic rock might they form? Limestone - Arkose - Sha...

A: Earth is the third planet in the solar system. It is a terrestrial planet, meaning it has a solid ro...

Q: )Aquaculture involves which of the following: (a) Fishing in areas of the open ocean not yet previou...

A: Earth is the third planet in the solar system. It formed almost 4.5 billion years ago. It is the onl...

Q: What is the importance of coral reefs?

A: Coral Reefs  Coral reefs are marine ecosystem. These reefs are found in colonies of coral polyps whi...

Q: An adaptation is a change, or the process of change, by which an organism or species becomes better ...

A: Adaptation is defined as the changes in the physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism t...

Q: QUESTION 54) The 1929 Earthquake of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland triggered a tsunami. What was th...

A: Earthquake refers to the power of tectonic forces which is caused by endogenetic movements from the ...

Q: If a fossilized piece of wood had only 25% of the parent atom, Carbon 14 left, how old would that pi...

A: Geology is the branch of science that studies the Earth. Geology studies the past, present, and futu...

Q: 4. Which of the following normally used to calculate primary porosity: A. Density-Neutron B. Acousti...

A: There are two types of porosity; primary and secondary. The spaces between the grains of rock, which...

Q: Which statement is true about the relationship between the carbon footprint for a country and its pe...

A: Carbon Footprint Carbon footprint is defined as the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by human acti...

Q: true or false? the ogallala aqifer of the high plains in th e us is the largest source of the countr...

A: Earth is a terrestrial planet. This means it has a rocky surface primarily made up of silicate rocks...

Q: How much does pressure increase as water depth decreases? 1 atm for every 10 meters 1 atm for every ...

A: Pressure and water depth are directly propositional. That is as increase in depth under the water th...

Q: You've discovered a small population of a on ce thought to be extinct animal species. As a wildlife ...

A: An ecosystem is a geographical area where living organisms' community lives in association with the ...

Q: olitical ecology is the study of how political and economic principles impact human-environment rela...

A: Fossil fuel includes oil, natural gas, coal, etc. is one of the major natural resources. They are th...

Q: Name and discuss three main types of natural selection

A: The Earth is made up of four spheres known as lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. A...

Q: Kindly help! :) 1. What are the difference between running water and groundwater? 2. What is an eart...

A: 1) Running water is any body of water that flows on or under the surface of the Earth. Water keeps f...

Q: Foliated metamorphic rocks like gneiss, possess ________. A. leafy plant fossils (ancient foliage) ...

A: Metamorphic rock is formed, when pre-existing rocks either igneous or sedimentary or metamorphic its...

Q: Would you expect high primary productivity in the center of a subtropical gyre? Why or why not

A: Earth is a terrestrial planet, meaning it has a rocky and solid surface, which is primarily made up ...

Q: Do you think that water pollution is worse now than it was in the past? What considerations go into ...

A: Water is a basic necessity to sustain life as well as to perform household and industrial work. Addi...

Q: ) Considering ONLY radiation energy exchanges, does the Earth’s ground surface absorb more radiation...

A: Earth gets heat from solar radiation. The heat budget of the Earth is an important factor to determi...

Q: 16. Write short notes on the following: (a) Water balance concept (c) Drawdown in hydrogeology (d) S...

A: 16. Hydrosphere is one of the four components of environment. Around 71% of earth's surface is cover...

Q: True or false According to Jared diamond the end of the last ice age and the domestication of plant ...

A: The natural environment is made up of all the living and non-living things that are occurring natura...

Q: Hints for plotting: In order to PLOT an earthquake event, you will need to use the Latitude and Long...

A: Earthquake essentially refers to the sudden shaking of the Earth's surface. It is essentially a geo-...

Q: Which of these does not promote the sustainable use of nonrenewable mineral resources? Increasing ta...

A: Resources are the supplies of the products from which we can benefit. They can be of two types- natu...

Q: QUESTION 48 How are density, temperature and salinity related? increase salinity and decrease temper...

A: We’ll answer the first question since the exact one wasn’t specified. Please submit a new question s...

Q: Which of the following are renewable energy resources? A) solo artist b) tidal c) wind d) all of the...

A: Energy is very essential for human civilization to develop. Energy is required for industries, house...

Q: Earth Science Question

A: The universe is all the time and space that includes all the galaxies, stars, planets, and all forms...

Q: The scientists who called for the commitment of at least half of the planet as habita for non- human...

A: Our earth has great biodiversity, which makes it unique and beautiful. Its biodiversity extends from...

Q: EESS 212 GROUP ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE 20 AUGUST 2021 Proposed mining projects vary according to the typ...

A: Note: Since we only answer up to 3 sub-parts, we’ll answer the first 3. Please resubmit the question...

Q: Define Geography and its two main types. By keeping the two main branches of geography in mind and i...

A: The Earth is made up of four spheres known as lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. A...