Seismic Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Detailed revision notes for the Hazards Topic of the AQA A-Level Geography Syllabus. The notes include case studies, necessary information and essay plan arguments. The format of the notes is as follows; 3.2.5.1 The concept of a hazard in geographical context 3 The concept of a hazard and its potential impact 3 Risk and vulnerability 3 Hazard perception 4 Hazard response 4 Aspects of hazards and their effects on human response 4 The Park Model / disaster response curve 5 The haza...

Student Exploration: Earthquakes 1 – Recording Station Vocabulary: body wave, earthquake, epicenter, fault, focus, P-wave, S-wave, seismic wave, seismogram, seismograph Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.) (2 marks) 1. Have you ever experienced an earthquake? If so, what did it feel like? My mom did. Firstly she felt Inaudible sound around the entire building, Entire building once.

ASME Correct Answer: American Society of Mechanical Engineers DOSH Correct Answer: Division of Occupational Safety and Health LADBS Correct Answer: Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety Alteration made to conveyance shall comply with ASME A17.1-204 Section Correct Answer: 8.7 The seismic section of ASME A17.1-2004 and alterations made to conveyances must also comply with this section Correct Answer: 8.4 What must be submitted to the applicable Division Elevator office...

Praxis 5005 (Science) Kathleen Jasper Purple Book Notes and Information Already Graded A Mantle Is not liquid, but ductile or plastic, which means that some parts can flow under certain conditions and changes in pressure. Composed mainly of aluminum and silicates Crust The outermost solid layer of earth. It is the lithosphere. Core The innermost layers of the Earth. Mainly composed of nickel and iron Inner Core Solid. Temperatures and pressures are extreme. Outer Core A layer of liquid iron...

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 4 - 52.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following surficial processes results in the most poorly sorted sediments?  A. rivers  B. glaciers  C. ocean waves  D. deep marine  E. wind Question 2 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points What information is needed to determine the distance from the epicenter of an earthquake to a seismic receiving station?  A. The amplitude o...

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 4 - 52.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Which of the following surficial processes results in the most poorly sorted sediments?  A. rivers  B. glaciers  C. ocean waves  D. deep marine  E. wind Question 2 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points What information is needed to determine the distance from the epicenter of an earthquake to a seismic receiving station?  A. The amplitude o...

Name the two classes of seismic waves. : Body waves and surface waves Name the four types of seismic waves. : P-waves, S-waves(up and down motion, particles move up and down) , Rayleigh waves, and Love waves Which type of seismic wave has the same mechanism as an acoustic wave in the air? : P-wave Name the two major scales by which we measure how big an earthquake is and explain their differences. : Intensity: Determines damage and detailed observation of effects. Magnitude: Determi...

IRC Building Code question and answers rated A+ 2023 In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, _____ stone masonry walls shall not be used. - correct answer Rubble R404.1.1.1 Masonry foundation walls. In Seismic Design Categories Do, D1 and D2, foundations with stem walls shall be provided with a minimum of one No. ___ bar within 12 inches of the top of the wall and one No. ___ bar located 3 to 4 inches from the bottom of the footing. - correct answer #4 #4 R403.1.3.1 Foundations w...

IRC BUILDING CODE EXAM 2024/ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH REFERENCES/100% VERIFIED AND GRADED A+ be used. Answer - Rubble R404.1.1.1 Masonry foundation walls. In Seismic Design Categories Do, D1 and D2, foundations with stem walls shall be provided with a minimum of one No. bar within 12 inches of the top of the wall and one No. bar located 3 to 4 inches from the bottom of the footing. Answer - #4 #4 R403.1.3.1 Foundations with stemwalls