Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321934529
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa, Kenneth G. Pinzke
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3.9, Problem 1A

What is the contour interval of this map?

Chapter 3.9, Problem 1A, What is the contour interval of this map?

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Activity 12.3: Wave Refraction Pgs 202-203Figure 12.2 is a map view of a headland along a coastline. The water depths are shown by blue contour lines. As you complete the following questions, assume that waves with a wavelength of  60 feet are approaching the shoreline from the bottom left of the figure. 1. At approximately what water depth-10, 20, 30, or 40 feet-will the approaching waves begin to touch bottom and slow down? (Hint: Recall that this occurs when the water depth is one-half the wavelength.) Approximately the 30-foot depth line. 2. Using the wave shown in Figure 12.2 as a starting point, sketch a series of lines to illustrate the wave refraction that will occur as the wave approaches the shore by following these steps:Step 1: Mark the position on the 30-foot contour line where the wave front will first touch bottom.Step 2: Knowing that the section of the wave that touches bottom will slow down first, sketch the shape of the wave front when it reaches the 20-foot contour…
N Depth of water contour Advancing wave crest Beach HEADLAND -10'- 20'- -30- Land -40- -50'- 0 Beach Scale 200 feet

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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)

Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 2ACh. 3.6 - The difference in elevation between adjacent...Ch. 3.6 - What is the difference in elevation between Points...Ch. 3.6 - Notice that every fifth contour line, called an...Ch. 3.6 - Prob. 4ACh. 3.6 - One or more roughly circular closed contours...Ch. 3.6 - Closed contours with hachures short lines that...Ch. 3.6 - When contour lines cross streams or dry stream...Ch. 3.6 - Estimating the elevations of places not located on...Ch. 3.6 - Relief is defined as the difference in elevation...Ch. 3.7 - Prob. 1ACh. 3.7 - Does the land shown on the topographic map you...Ch. 3.7 - Use the profile graph in Figure 7.14 to construct...Ch. 3.8 - Prob. 1ACh. 3.9 - What is the contour interval of this map?Ch. 3.9 - What is the difference in elevation from one index...Ch. 3.9 - Prob. 3ACh. 3.9 - Locate the small intermittent stream blue dashed...Ch. 3.9 - What is the approximate elevation of the point...Ch. 3.9 - What is the approximate relief between point X and...Ch. 3.9 - Which of the following phrases best describes the...Ch. 3.9 - The area on both sides of Tennessee Creek in...Ch. 3.9 - Describe the change in elevation you would...Ch. 3.9 - What is the elevation of the town of Leadville,...Ch. 3.9 - Prob. 11ACh. 3.9 - Prob. 12ACh. 3 - Prob. 1LRCh. 3 - Prob. 2LRCh. 3 - What are the elevations of the locations...Ch. 3 - What is the elevation of the church? Elevation of...Ch. 3 - Indicate two areas on this map that have steep...Ch. 3 - Describe the relief of Sandy Spit with one of the...Ch. 3 - Mark the top of the hill in the northeast corner...Ch. 3 - Is the top of Picture Ridge, designated Y, at a...Ch. 3 - What is the maximum relief shown on this contour...Ch. 3 - Imagine that you are taking a group of friends...Ch. 3 - Prob. 11LR
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