Study Guide / Notes 11
... chemical analyses of meteorites. Since the abundance of elements are similar we assume the composition of the earth to be similar. Therefore, elements not in the earth's outer layers can be expected to occur in the interior. (see p. 228) ...
... chemical analyses of meteorites. Since the abundance of elements are similar we assume the composition of the earth to be similar. Therefore, elements not in the earth's outer layers can be expected to occur in the interior. (see p. 228) ...
Earthquake destruction and seismic waves Page 1 of 3 I. Factors
... a. due to increased pressure enhancing elastic properties of rock b. results in curved paths of seismic waves through Earth 2.abrupt velocity changes of waves at particular depths—causes refraction of waves a. S waves travel only through solids b. allows us to model Earth’s interior based on seismic ...
... a. due to increased pressure enhancing elastic properties of rock b. results in curved paths of seismic waves through Earth 2.abrupt velocity changes of waves at particular depths—causes refraction of waves a. S waves travel only through solids b. allows us to model Earth’s interior based on seismic ...
Slide 1
... travels through the earth and can cause damage to buildings and other structures far away. • The amount of damage caused by an earthquake depends on several things such as the strength of the earthquake, how long it lasts, and where it happens. ...
... travels through the earth and can cause damage to buildings and other structures far away. • The amount of damage caused by an earthquake depends on several things such as the strength of the earthquake, how long it lasts, and where it happens. ...
Plate Tectonics
... Compare this cross section with the one you envisioned Andes over subduction zone; trench offshore ...
... Compare this cross section with the one you envisioned Andes over subduction zone; trench offshore ...
1 Science 8 Unit 1: Water Systems on Earth Chapter 2: Oceans
... Currents important to Newfoundland and Labrador: the Gulf Stream (WARM) and the Labrador Current (COLD). ...
... Currents important to Newfoundland and Labrador: the Gulf Stream (WARM) and the Labrador Current (COLD). ...
Test 3 Review
... River-dominated deltas are dissected by numerous distributary channels. River-dominated deltas protrude far from the coast. Sediment in river-dominated deltas accumulates in shore-perpendicular ridges. ___________________ deltas tend to be triangular in shape. Wave-dominated deltas do not have many ...
... River-dominated deltas are dissected by numerous distributary channels. River-dominated deltas protrude far from the coast. Sediment in river-dominated deltas accumulates in shore-perpendicular ridges. ___________________ deltas tend to be triangular in shape. Wave-dominated deltas do not have many ...
Ocean Structure and Circulation
... Oceanography Learning Objectives and Study Questions Chapter 7: Sverdrup and Kudela, 1st ed. 1. Sketch a cross section of an ocean basin that shows the salinity of water between 70°N and 70°S, and explain why surface water has the low density near the equator, high density near 20-30° N and S, and h ...
... Oceanography Learning Objectives and Study Questions Chapter 7: Sverdrup and Kudela, 1st ed. 1. Sketch a cross section of an ocean basin that shows the salinity of water between 70°N and 70°S, and explain why surface water has the low density near the equator, high density near 20-30° N and S, and h ...
Oceanography – EXAM 2 Review Questions
... E) increases and its wavelength remains the same. 86) A wave will begin to break when: A) distance from shore < wavelength. B) steepness = 1:7. C) water depth = wave height. D) water depth = wavelength/20. E) wavelength < wave height. 87) Waves that are breaking along the shore and are forming a cu ...
... E) increases and its wavelength remains the same. 86) A wave will begin to break when: A) distance from shore < wavelength. B) steepness = 1:7. C) water depth = wave height. D) water depth = wavelength/20. E) wavelength < wave height. 87) Waves that are breaking along the shore and are forming a cu ...
Chapter 8 Earthquakes and Earth’s Interior
... Underground pipes and storage tanks can rise to the surface ...
... Underground pipes and storage tanks can rise to the surface ...
2.0 Water in its various states affects Earth`s landforms and climate
... on the surface of water. Tides are the regular rising and falling of very large bodies of water. What Is A Wave? Waves are surface movements "a disturbance, or variation transferring energy progressively from point to point in a medium” occurring whenever a force comes in contact with water. A boat ...
... on the surface of water. Tides are the regular rising and falling of very large bodies of water. What Is A Wave? Waves are surface movements "a disturbance, or variation transferring energy progressively from point to point in a medium” occurring whenever a force comes in contact with water. A boat ...
Plate tectonics NB Name
... statement best explains why this occurred? A. S waves are much weaker than P waves. B. S waves travel faster that P waves. C. The liquid outer core prevents the S waves from travelling to seismic stations C and D. D. The solid outer core prevents the S waves from travelling to seismic stations C and ...
... statement best explains why this occurred? A. S waves are much weaker than P waves. B. S waves travel faster that P waves. C. The liquid outer core prevents the S waves from travelling to seismic stations C and D. D. The solid outer core prevents the S waves from travelling to seismic stations C and ...
1 NATURAL DISASTERS (GLY 125: 001, 002) Version #2 Exam # 1
... a. It was too tall for its height. b. It lacked steel reinforcing bars. c. Strong shaking lasted for more than the 30 minutes it was designed for. d. It was built across soft mud. e. Water from San Francisco Bay rotted the foundation material, weakening it. 40. What is ineffective in reducing the po ...
... a. It was too tall for its height. b. It lacked steel reinforcing bars. c. Strong shaking lasted for more than the 30 minutes it was designed for. d. It was built across soft mud. e. Water from San Francisco Bay rotted the foundation material, weakening it. 40. What is ineffective in reducing the po ...
Astronomy Test - The Summer Science Safari Summer Camp
... 81. What is a medium? Substance a wave can travel through 82. What type of wave interaction explains why sound waves can be heard around corners? diffraction 83. Waves transfer : energy 84. Refraction occurs when a wave enters a new medium at an angle because it changes speed 85. Which waves do NOT ...
... 81. What is a medium? Substance a wave can travel through 82. What type of wave interaction explains why sound waves can be heard around corners? diffraction 83. Waves transfer : energy 84. Refraction occurs when a wave enters a new medium at an angle because it changes speed 85. Which waves do NOT ...
Lecture 9 Earthquakes
... a) they can travel at speeds greater than 500 miles per hour. b) they are caused by undersea earthquakes. c) they are often responsible for the destruction of ships at sea. d) they can often form waves more than 100 feet high. 6) When Benioff-Wadati zones are plotted on a map, they show: a) elastic ...
... a) they can travel at speeds greater than 500 miles per hour. b) they are caused by undersea earthquakes. c) they are often responsible for the destruction of ships at sea. d) they can often form waves more than 100 feet high. 6) When Benioff-Wadati zones are plotted on a map, they show: a) elastic ...
Ch 18 PP
... • Uplifted mountains, volcanic belts, and island arcs are found parallel to convergent boundaries. • Ocean trenches lie along convergent boundaries. • Mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys mark divergent ...
... • Uplifted mountains, volcanic belts, and island arcs are found parallel to convergent boundaries. • Ocean trenches lie along convergent boundaries. • Mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys mark divergent ...
39 Final Exam Review 2012 Revised KC
... The mass of the earth is so huge that even though there is an attraction to you and the tv or any other mass, it is so small (miniscule) that you can’t detect that attraction. Also, the attraction between you and the TV isn’t greater than the static friction between the shelf the TV sits on and the ...
... The mass of the earth is so huge that even though there is an attraction to you and the tv or any other mass, it is so small (miniscule) that you can’t detect that attraction. Also, the attraction between you and the TV isn’t greater than the static friction between the shelf the TV sits on and the ...
Earthquakes - Holy Family School | Phoenixville, PA
... This lines up under “Abrupt Changes” 2. Subtle (gradual) Changes are due to the folding of rock layers over long periods of time. a. Mountains: natural landforms that reach high elevations 1) folded mountains: mountains that form as a result of compression; example: Appalachian Mountains a)syncli ...
... This lines up under “Abrupt Changes” 2. Subtle (gradual) Changes are due to the folding of rock layers over long periods of time. a. Mountains: natural landforms that reach high elevations 1) folded mountains: mountains that form as a result of compression; example: Appalachian Mountains a)syncli ...
Earthquakes
... Make a quick venn diagram to compare the two types of body waves that occur due to an earthquake. ...
... Make a quick venn diagram to compare the two types of body waves that occur due to an earthquake. ...
Types of seismic waveS
... Secondary waves (S-waves) are shear waves that are transverse in nature. These waves arrive at seismograph stations after the faster moving P waves during an earthquake and displace the ground perpendicular to the direction of propagation. Depending on the propagational direction, the wave can take ...
... Secondary waves (S-waves) are shear waves that are transverse in nature. These waves arrive at seismograph stations after the faster moving P waves during an earthquake and displace the ground perpendicular to the direction of propagation. Depending on the propagational direction, the wave can take ...
Review for the Earthquake and Mountain Building Quiz! Here is a
... Earthquakes are vibrations of the Earth produced by the release of energy from rocks that rupture because they have been stressed beyond their limit. This energy, which takes the form of waves, radiates in all directions from the earthquake's underground source, called the focus. The movements that ...
... Earthquakes are vibrations of the Earth produced by the release of energy from rocks that rupture because they have been stressed beyond their limit. This energy, which takes the form of waves, radiates in all directions from the earthquake's underground source, called the focus. The movements that ...
Wind wave
In fluid dynamics, wind waves, or wind-generated waves, are surface waves that occur on the free surface of oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and canals or even on small puddles and ponds. They result from the wind blowing over an area of fluid surface. Waves in the oceans can travel thousands of miles before reaching land. Wind waves range in size from small ripples, to waves over 100 ft (30 m) high.When directly generated and affected by local winds, a wind wave system is called a wind sea. After the wind ceases to blow, wind waves are called swells. More generally, a swell consists of wind-generated waves that are not significantly affected by the local wind at that time. They have been generated elsewhere or some time ago. Wind waves in the ocean are called ocean surface waves.Wind waves have a certain amount of randomness: subsequent waves differ in height, duration, and shape with limited predictability. They can be described as a stochastic process, in combination with the physics governing their generation, growth, propagation and decay—as well as governing the interdependence between flow quantities such as: the water surface movements, flow velocities and water pressure. The key statistics of wind waves (both seas and swells) in evolving sea states can be predicted with wind wave models.Although waves are usually considered in the water seas of Earth, the hydrocarbon seas of Titan may also have wind-driven waves.