<u>Answer:</u>
The seismic waves that stay on the Earth's surface are called surface waves.
<u>Explanation:</u>
- The waves that are formed near the Earth's surface and are sandwiched between the surface of the Earth and the atmosphere are known as surface waves.
- These waves are not absorbed back by the surface or do not even mix up with the atmosphere easily.
- Thus they stay on the surface of the Earth for a long time after they are generated.
Answer:
Balkanization is a term which we are using when discussing about certain fragmentation or division of territory. The term was coined after the division the territory that happened in the end of 19th and beginning of 20th Century when the Ottoman Empire on the Balkan peninsula was divided between newly created states.
Explanation:
The term itself is being frequently used even today although it was coined in the 19th Century. It was even used in the process of Scottish independence movement in the recent years.
Answer:
The correct answer is D. A long duration rainstorm falling on an area that consists of forest, grasslands, and no human development
Explanation:
A long duration rainstorm falling on an area that consists of forest, grasslands, and no human development will lead to a LEAST amount of flooding due to a rainstorm assuming all areas receive similar amounts of rainfall in the rainstorm and there are no flood control measures in any of the areas.
Answer:
ΔIHL - ΔIGK by Side-Side-Side Similarity
Explanation:
Both triangles are similar because to get from ΔIHL to ΔIGK, you need to multiply it's side lengths by 1.2
