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    the populace of Ermita‚ at the heart of Manila particularly in the outskirts of M.H. Del Pilar nearby the grandiose Camarin restaurant‚ was one of the few people who have survived the 1990 Luzon killer earthquake. On July 15‚ 1990‚ the often crowded city of Manila was struck by the strongest earthquake recorded in the Philippine history. The whole city was under a big shock for some minutes especially those who are inside the Camarin restaurant which is known to be a majestically stood building offering

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    EOSC INDIVIDUAL QUIZZES ! 1 BOB ZHAO Which form of energy is related to the distance an object moves times the force moving it? Student Response Correct Answer A. work B. latent heat C. potential energy D. power E. sensible heat Score: 1/1 2 EOSC INDIVIDUAL QUIZZES ! Which prefix used with units represents a billion? Student Response Correct Answer BOB ZHAO A. g B. b C. M D. B E. G Score: 1/1 3 EOSC INDIVIDUAL QUIZZES ! BOB ZHAO The speed at which wave energy propagates

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    features of the destruction of the Bronze-Age Island and society of Thera. The Earthquakes When the late Bronze-Age island of Thera erupted nothing truly scientific would have been known. It would have been seen as the ‘wrath of the gods’ rather than a geophysical phenomenon because of the undersea movement of the earth. Between Earthquake and Eruption The next issue for debate is the time between the earthquake and the eruption and the possible reactions of the Theran people. The proper understanding

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    Assessment task Knowing and understanding Activity 1 1.1 1.2 The most volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur around plate boundaries. Activity 2 2.1.1 Divergent boundary 2.1.2 Convergent boundary 2.1.3 Transform boundary 2.2.2 Divergent boundary Divergent boundaries cause oceanic ridges‚ valleys and lakes. Divergent boundaries can cause volcanic eruptions. Location: Basalt in (Mid-Atlantic Ridge‚ East-African Rift). Convergent boundary Leads to trenches

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    Review Questions Exam 1 Please provide detailed answers (lists‚ paragraphs‚ diagrams‚ etc). You will earn points as well as have a great study guide for your exam. Chapter 1 Earth science may include the study of: (there are 5) 1. Atmosphere. 2. Biosphere. 3. Hydrosphere. 4. Geosphere. 5. Pedosphere. Geology is the study of what? and can be broken into several sub-disciplines become familiar with at least two sub-disciplines. Geology is the study of the Earth‚ the materials of

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    disasters have had a devastating effect on communities all around the world. No matter how far societies have come throughout history‚ natural disasters humble mankind with their disrupting nature. Natural disasters come in all shapes and sizes. Earthquakes can rip apart the earth and destroy infrastructure along the way. Hurricanes come and rip through cities and uproot everything in their path. These are just a few of the many types of natural disasters that can devastate a society. There are

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    instantly. Juliet awakens‚ finding Romeo dead beside her‚ and stabs herself. The families are reconciled by the deaths of their children and agree to end their violent feud. Most naturally occurring earthquakes are related to the tectonic nature of the Earth. Such earthquakes are called tectonic earthquakes. The Earth’s lithosphere is a patchwork of plates in slow but constant motion caused by the release to space of the heat in the Earth’s mantle and core. The heat causes the rock in the Earth to flow

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    storms‚ and earthquakes. The great state of California is no stranger to its part of natural destroyers. Many cities in the state have had its share having earthquakes. Earthquakes are produced by abrupt motion along a fault when friction that resists such motion is overcome by stress. Cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles have been known to have earthquake as well. California sits along the San Andreas Fault and there is more than just this one that has been named. Many earthquakes are produced

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    leComposition | Unit 02 | Lesson 01 All Shook Up "Not again!" I protested when I heard Mom’s news. "Where are we going this time?" We’ve moved six times in the twelve years since I was born. That’s because my Dad’s job is to set up offices for his company‚ and each time he finishes establishing a new one‚ we move. "California‚" said Mom. "I’m sorry we have to uproot you again." She opened a map and pointed out the town we’d be moving to‚ north of San Francisco. She truly sounded sorry‚ but I

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    Attribute: The three-pronged trident. He is associated with horses‚ seen in the crashing of waves on the shore. He is also believed to be the force behind earthquakes‚ an odd expansion of the power of a sea god‚ but possibly due to the association between earthquakes and tsunamis in Greece. Some scholars believe he was first a god of the earth and earthquakes‚ and only later took on the role of sea god. Poseidon’s Appearance: Poseidon is a bearded‚ older man usually pictured with seashells and other

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