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ISP 203B- EXAM 1 Questions With Solutions Why is Bangladesh so prone to flooding? sediment erosion from the Himalayas Characteristics of Continental Crust 40 to 70 KM thick mostly granite more buoyant, less dense Characteristics of Oceanic Crust less than 5 km thick mostly basalt less buoyant, more dense

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ISP 203 Exam 3 Questions With Solutions B. Biotic and Ambiotic An ecosystem consists of two components that occur in the same locale. Which of the following are the two components? A.Latitude and precipitation Seven major types of Terrestrial ecosystems exist. The location is usually dependent on two major factors. What are those factors? A. True The three types of Ocean ecosystems that exist are Shallow, Deep and Deep ocean surface. B. False Biotic components are non-living factors of...

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ISP 203 Exam 3 Questions With Solutions 1. Ecosystems often act as natural buffers for extreme events. Which of the following may impact the buffering ability of these systems? Both A and C 1. Increasing CO2 levels and temperatures may increase crop yields in the short term. true 1. The impact of increased temperature will depend on a crops optimal temperature for growth and reproduction. Which of the following is true? both A and B 1. Climate change has numerous impacts on livestock. Wh...

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ISP 203B exam 1 Questions With Solutions How can we date rocks? Absolute dating: when did something happen? (only related to chemical changes) Relative dating: what happened first, what happened next (rock deformations) Law of Faunal Succession life changes with time need to use index fossils or assemblages: wide range in space and short duration in time Cross-cutting relationships a fault or intrusion is younger than the rock it cuts across. How did the theory of plate tectonics evolve?...

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ISP 203B Exam 1 – Rooney Questions With Solutions the earths magnetic field is formed by.... convective movement of the outer liquid core how does the circulating outer core generate a magnetic field... the magnetic field of the earth is produced by electromagnetic induction due to motion of the outer core core of earth is made of _______, capable of inducing more magnetic field iron the oldest oceanic crust about 180 million years old is found where? next to continents and along sub...

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ISP 203B Questions With Solutions Which of the following is not an example of pseudoscience Astronomy Given an example of a theory based on evidence that gives explanations based on data you most likely are dealing with an example of pseudoscience False Where is MSU's banded iron formation located Natural science The two most important concepts in this class are Analytical thinking & communication Which of these is an example of a scientific theory Plate tectonics

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ISP 203B EXAM 2 Questions With Solutions Strato-Volcanoes - Very steep, tall, conical mountains formed of strata (layers) of lava flows and pyroclastic flows. - Associated with dangerous ash clouds and pyroclastic flows. - They may have lava domes at the summit. Calderas - Very large voids formed by large explosions of magma that destroyed previously existing volcanic shapes. - Depressions that are often filled by lakes

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ISP 203B Exam 2 and 3 Questions With Solutions A 3.0 magnitude earthquake releases about ______ times the energy as a 2.0 magnitude earthquake. 32 The __________ magnitude measures the total energy output of an earthquake. Moment When it is difficult to obtain moment magnitude, __________ magnitude is the best way to measure large earthquakes because this type of magnitude saturates at M > 7.5 Surface wave

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ISP 203B Exam 2 Questions With Solutions What is the relationship between earthquakes and fires? - Fires can result from earthquakes as tsunamis sweep up flammable debris and/or fire itself (lanterns, etc.) What can we do to help buildings during an earthquake? - Building construction and zoning regulations - Earthquake warning stations. - Tsunami warning systems. - Education - Resilience planning

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ISP 203B Exam 2 Questions With Solutions Which type of magnitude best describes the earthquake energy? Moment magnitude scale The USGS predicted that the chance of a major earthquake striking California in the next 30 years is 99% The areas of high earthquake hazard and risk in the United States are Along the pacific coast and mountain west Which of the following is true? There are many more small earthquakes than large earthquakes

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ISP 203B Exam 1 Questions With Solutions The Scientific Method A method commonly used by scientists to solve problems. They analyze facts and observations, formulate hypotheses, and test the validity of the hypotheses with experiments and additional observations Predictions If a theory (of hypothesis) is true, then _____ should happen Theories Tested explanations (by multiple scientists) of data or relationships (why things work). All theories must be falsifiable if new data arises. La...

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ISP 203B Exam 1 Questions With Solutions Which of the following is an example of a Scientific Law? Big Bang Theory Law of Gravity Theory of Evolution Plate Tectonics Law of Gravity

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ISP 203b exam 1 Questions And Answers divergent plate boundaries magma rises beneath a continent, producing fractures, faults, and volcanic activity transform plate boundaries plates slide past one another and crust is neither produced or destroyed convergent plate boundaries plates move toward eachother and crust is destroyed and recycled boundaries are characterized by earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains

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ISP 203B Exam 1 Questions And Answers Which of the following is NOT an example of Pseudoscience? Astronomy Given an example of a theory based on evidence that gives explanations based on data you most likely are dealing with an example of pseudoscience. Fasle Where is MSU's Banded Iron Formation located? Natural Science The two most important concepts in this class are: Analytical thinking & Communicationm

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ISP 203B Exam 1 Questions And Answers Which ion the following in NOT a pseudoscience? Astronomy Given an Example of a theory based on evidence that gives explanations based on data you most likely are dealing with an example of pseudoscience. False Where is MSU's Banded Iron Formation located? Natural Science The two most important concept in this class are: Risk&Disaster Which of the following is an example of scientific theory? Plate Tectonics

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ISP-203B Exam II Questions And Answers What is resonance? What controls it? How does it affect buildings? Buildings have a characteristic frequency* (correlated with height) at which they vibrate. If the ground response and the building frequency are the same, the shaking can be more violent and structures can collapse What are the results and implications of liquefaction? What does water do to cause liquefaction? o Ground behaving as a fluid when shock waves pass through o Under wha...

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ISP 203B exam 2 Questions With Solutions Why is the motion of the ground in an earthquake greater on loose sediments because waves are amplified After the san fran earthquake of 1906, it was noticed fences and rows of fruit trees were offset at the fault, but still straight. This led to... The elastic rebound theory Forecasting and prediction of hazards is a desirable goal. What is true about them Many volcanic eruptions can be predicted within days Earthquakes can be predicted to with...

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ISP 203B EXAM 2 Questions With Solutions Cinder Cones - Small steep cones of scoria(products of mild explosive eruptions of basalt magma) with large crater at the summit. Shield Volcanoes - Very large, very broad (not steep) mountains mostly formed of basalt lava flows.Have long old history of eruptions producing lava flows. Strato-Volcanoes - Very steep, tall, conical mountains formed of strata (layers) of lava flows and pyroclastic flows. - Associated with dangerous ash clouds and p...

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ISP 203B-Exam 2 Questions With Solutions Why is ground motion amplified by soft sediments when energy travels farther in more solid crust? -Energy travels farther and is less damped out in a more solid crust (upper lithosphere) -Energy in the mid-continent travels farther than in the west because in the west the crust is broken up and the lithosphere is hot Earthquakes -Small earthquakes are more likely than large -really large earthquakes are scarce -earthquakes increase by a factor ...

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ISP 203B Exam 2 Questions With Solutions Approximately 30% of incoming solar radiation is reflected by Earth's albedo, how much of the remaining is absorbed at the surface and the atmosphere? A. Approximately 23% is absorbed at the Earth surface and 47% by the atmosphere. B. Approximately 33% is absorbed at the Earth surface and 37% by the atmosphere. C. Approximately 54% is absorbed at the Earth surface and 16% by the atmosphere. D. Approximately 51% is absorbed at the Earth surface a...

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