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Which statement describes seismic waves?
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They carry energy.B
They move in one direction.C
They originate from the epicenter.D
They only vibrate at Earth’s surface.22
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The image shows the Great Rift Valley in Africa, an example of a rift valley.
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The rift valley formed when the crust pulled apart.B
The rift valley formed due to subduction.C
The rift valley formed similarly to an island arc.D
The rift valley formed at a convergent boundary.23
Which is one step that geologists use to find the epicenter of an earthquake?
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They look at data from at least one seismograph.B
They measure the difference between arrival of P waves and S waves.C
They draw circles around the epicenter from three locations.D
They obtain information about the intensity of earthquakes from seismographs.24
Which correctly lists three features that are parts of the topography of an area?
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elevation, people, and reliefB
landforms, elevation, and weatherC
people, landforms, and reliefD
relief, elevation, and landforms25
Which statement describes transform boundaries?
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Rift valleys are formed.B
Mountains are created.C
Faults form in the lithosphere.D
Plates move toward each other.Did you find these answers helpful?
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