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Q: mass per unit length of 0.585 g/cm carries a 2.28 A current horizontally to the south. What are the…

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Q: intensity of the earthquake and the reference intensity are related by the formula: R = log (I/Io).…

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Q: Describe an example of the combination of phase change and convection?

A: When the process of phase changes accomplishes convection, then some interesting phenomenon occurs.…

Q: Please order the common materials according to their seismic velocity

A: Some of the common materials are air, water, dry soil, wet soil , dry clay ,wet clay , weathered…

Q: Suppose earthquake A registers two more points on the Richter scale than earthquake B. a. How are…

A: Assume the Richter scale reading of Earthquake B is denoted by MA=X The Richter scale reading of…

Q: Explain why the air must be supersaturated in order for a cloud to form.

A: When water vapour in the air condenses to form water droplets or ice crystals, a cloud is formed.…

Q: Tensional forces normally cause which one of the following? A) normal faults B) strike-slip faults…

A: Tensional forces normally cause which one of the following? A) normal faults B) strike-slip faults…

Q: The density of the atmosphere at sea level is 1.29kgm-3. Assume that is does not change with…

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Q: On July 13, 1986, the strongest earthquake known to strike San Diego County registered 5.4 on the…

A: The energy released during an earthquake is given by the relation logE=4.4+1.5M M represents the…

Q: The theory of _________ explains how the lithosphere is broken into moving plates that float on a…

A: Earth's lithosphere is thought to be composed of seven or eight major plates which move…

Q: The link between CO2 and temperature explains why the radiative temperature of the earth is -15°C…

A: CO2 or carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. They are capable of changing the temperature of the…

Q: Identify 4 or more glaciers on the Earth and Research each of your glaciers and add the following…

A: A glacier  is a persistent body of dense ice that is constantly moving under its own weight. A…

Q: In the figure below, the earthquake occurred 7,100 km from the seismograph. First Earthquake occurs…

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Q: The power of _____________ is expressed in terms of a magnitude on a scale called Richter scale. A)…

A: The earthquake is the shaking or vibrations of the earth surface and it is due to the sudden release…

Q: Which statement best describes the formation of diamonds? A) Diamonds form in talc under very high…

A: Diamond is a form of carbon that exists in nature. We will look into its formation.

Q: The energy that generates wind comes from what source? A) Anemometers B) Solar radiation C) Ocean…

A: When the radiation from sun strikes the surface of earth, then earth's surface absorbs the…

Q: Depending on type of coal burned, the grate has air openings in what range

A: Depending on type of coal burned, the grate has air openings in the range of 20-40 percent of the…

Q: An earthquake of magnitude 6 on Richter scale has ______________ times more destructive energy than…

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Q: What would be the maximum height of an S-wave, if an earthquake with a Richter magnitude of 2.7 was…

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Q: Recall the formula for calculating the magnitude of an earthquake, M = E One earthquake has…

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Q: Describe the temperatures you would expect if you measured the beach surface and then at a depth of…

A: The hotness of substance or radiation is expressed by the physical quantity of temperature. Absolute…

Q: An earthquake occurs 6,875 km from a seismograph. The P-waves arrive 11.6 minutes later. How fast is…

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Q: With the currently available technology, the largest potential of geothermal energy can be found in:…

A: To find: The source with largest potential of geothermal energy.

Q: In which layer is the pressure the highest?   A) Ionosphere B) Stratosphere C) Troposphere D) Inner…

A: The stratosphere layer of the earth absorbs the UV radiation from the sun that enters the earth. The…

Q: Use the diagram below to answer the following question(s). Trench Mid-ocean rldge Trench Hot Hot Hot…

A: There are mainly three methods of transfer of heat from one place to another. These are Conduction,…

Q: d |h D H Figure 1

A: Height of the entire ramp is H = 0.08 m Length of the entire ramp is L = 1.3 m

Q: Which has the lowest albedo?   A) dark surfaces B) light surfaces C) Both A & B D) None of the…

A: Introduction: Albedo is defined as the measure of reflectivity. Albedo is a dimensionless quantity.

Q: The inner core of the Earth is solid. The liquid outer core is at a cooler temperature  and yet is…

A: The melting point of iron increases with increase in pressure. So increased pressure in the inner…

Q: Which of the following is the most related to plate tectonics activity?   a climate   b.…

A: Plate tectonics :- Earth's outer shell is divided into large slabs of solid rock, called "plates,"…

Q: Supercooling is cooling of liquid _____.   A) below melting point B) below freezing point C) at…

A: Supercooling can be defined as the process of cooling of a liquid below its freezing point without…

Q: What is the calculated wavelength for a swell measured at Oceanside Pier with the following measured…

A: Given:  Wave speed = 10 m/s Time period = 16 m/d

Q: If one earthquake has a magnitude of 5 on the Richter scale and a second earthquake has a magnitude…

A: Magnitude of one earthquake = 5 units on Richter scale  Magnitude of second earthquake = 6 units on…

Q: On Wednesday 16 Mar 2022 a magnitude 7.3 earthquake occured in Namie,Japan. a) Determine the energy…

A: The energy released by an earthquake depends on the magnitude of the quake as logE=4.4+1.5MM is the…

Q: How does the ground temperature in sunlight with CO2 compare with the ground temperature in sunlight…

A: The ground temperature in sunlight with CO2 compare with the ground temperature in sunlight without…

Q: The Richter scale describes how much energy an earthquake releases. With every increase of 1.0 on…

A: Given:- With every increase on the Richter scale 32 times more energy is released. To determine:-…

Q: According to the LA Times news report, a moderate magnitude 3.6 earthquake centered near the Granada…

A: According to the LA Times news report, a moderate magnitude 3.6 earthquake centered near the Granada…

Q: An earthquake of magnitude 8 on the Richter scale is twice as intense as an earthquake of magnitude…

A: The magnitude R on Richter scale is given by, R=log(II0)I0: Intensity of a barely felt zero-level…

Q: 2. If the sun's output of solar radiation increased by 20%, how would this impact the temperature of…

A: The temperature of the Earth's mantle is due to the nuclear reactions at the core of the Earth.

Q: The Richter scale measures seismic activity. Other measures of quake strength include the energy…

A: Richter scale works on principle of logarithmic scale so each increase in a whole number means that…