EARTHQUAKE Introduction: An earthquake (also known as a quake‚ tremor or temblor) is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust that creates seismic waves. The seismicity‚ seismism or seismic activity of an area refers to the frequency‚ type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time. Earthquakes are measured using observations from seismometers. The moment magnitude is the most common scale on which earthquakes larger than approximately 5 are reported for the
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the statistics part. I haven’t had many assignments in any of my classes that had me use visual aid for statistics. I felt they should have cut down on the information on the statistics and elaborated more on the comparison and contrast. I wanted to know what other ways I can use comparisons and contrasting when giving my speech and what benefits can be used as well. I haven’t used compare and contrast in a while and I forgot most of the benefits it gives. When reading these chapters I felt like there’s
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Division | | | | | * Question 4 5 out of 5 points | | | The twenty-story Carson Building is constructed of concrete blocks. Each and every concrete block in the structure can withstand an earthquake of 9.5 on the Richter scale. Therefore‚ the building can withstand an earthquake of 9.5 on the Richter scale.Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | Hasty generalization | | | | | * Question 5 5 out of 5 points | | | A line is composed of points. Points have no
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a "dewlap" blow their chin and down over their chests. These resemble double chins and are in fact just fat stores. A Comparison or Contrast essay is an essay in which you either compare something or contrast something. A comparison essay is an essay in which you emphasize the similarities‚ and a contrast essay is an essay in which you emphasize the differences. We use comparison and contrast thinking when deciding which university to attend‚ which smartphone to buy‚ or whether to vacation at home
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relaxing. Online shoppers can go from store to store with a flick of a mouse‚ while traditional shoppers have to walk‚ drive or can’t get to the stores they want. Online shoppers also benefit when it comes to comparison shopping. Traditional shoppers have to put a lot of work into comparison shopping. They have to drive from place to place find items and price and go onto the next place. This can be exhausting and stressful. The online shopper can do this from his or her couch. Online shoppers can
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Case Study: Gujarat Earthquake 2001 Bhuj Earthquake: Preliminary Report from IITKanpur A Powerful Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 on Richter-Scale rocked the Western Indian State of Gujarat on the th 26 of January‚ 2001. It caused extensive damage to life & property. This earthquake was so devastating in its scale and suffering that the likes of it had not been experienced in past 50 years. Leaving thousands seriously injured‚ bruised and handicapped; both physically‚ psychologically and economically
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GO125 Natural disasters eARTHQUAKE‚ TYPHOON‚ AND TORNADO Kenneth W. Lingenfelter Instructor Wael Hassian Park University Internet Campus A course paper presented to the School for Arts and Sciences and Distance Learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Baccalaureate Natural Disasters Park University April 24‚ 2013 Earthquakes‚ typhoons‚ and tornadoes continue to devastate the United States and the entire plant through the activities
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Japanese Earthquake of 2011 Japanese Earthquake of 2011 What? An earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter Scale struck off Japans North-East coast‚ about 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo at a depth of 20 miles. When? The magnitude 9.0 earthquake happened at 2:46pm (local time) on Friday March 11th‚ 2011. Where? The earthquake occurred 250 miles off the North East Coast of Japans main island Honshu. Why? Japan is located on the eastern edge of the Eurasian Plate. The Pacific Plate‚ which is
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A tsunami is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water‚ generally an ocean or a large lake. Earthquakes‚ volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions (including detonations of underwater nuclear devices)‚ landslides‚ glacier calvings‚ meteorite impacts and other disturbances above or below water all have the potential to generate a tsunami.[3] Tsunami waves do not resemble normal sea waves‚ because their wavelength is far longer. Rather than appearing
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universities. Use the language of comparison and contrast to present the information. Language of Comparison: 1. Both universities are located in Montreal. 2. They have similar tuition fees. 3. Neither has a homestay program. 4. McGill is in Montreal and so is Concordia. 5. McGill is in Montreal and Concordia is too/also. Language of Contrast: McGill houses 400 students in dorms‚ but (However‚ In contrast‚ On the other hand‚ Instead‚ By comparison‚ while‚ whereas) Concordia has none
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