Geological Hazards Chapter 4 Test Short Answer Below are 5 Short Answer questions. Each question is worth 4 points for a total of 20 points:
16. The
_is an open-ended logarithmic scale that describes the energy release of
an earthquake through a measure of shock wave amplitude.
17. Areas that are prone to frequent volcanic activity are known as
, such as the
one in Hawaii.
18. The major driving force behind landslides is gravity, assisted by
19.
.
is the gradual settling of the Earth’s surface that occurs because of subsurface
movement of earth materials and the resulting loss of support below ground, which can occur naturally or by human activity, such as removal of groundwater.
20.
is the wearing away of the land surface adjacent to the ocean by
detachment and movement of sand, soil and rock fragments
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