Homework Help: Enviro Science

Posted by mysterychicken on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 2:04pm.

4. The Earth's tectonic plates and earthquakes are related because
a. most earthquakes take place at or near tectonic boundaries
b. during an eruption, the plates slip past one another
c. of the measure of energy released by the earthquake, called magnitude
d. an earthquake creates slippage of the tectonic plates
B or D..

10. Each of the following is an example of a parasite EXCEPT
a. a roundworm in a human's intestine
b. a cow in a pasture
c. a tick on a cat
d. a mistletoe on a tree
B

16. Which of the following models would you use to represent the shape of Earth's surface beneath the oceans?
a. graphical
b. physical
c. conceptual
d. mathematical
B?

20. Temperature and precipitation affect the plants that grow in a certain climate because
a. they determine the quality of the soil where the plants will live
b. they control the insects that cause damage to plants
c. plants need a certain range of temperature and precipitation to survive in a particular area
d. all of the above
C?

Thanks
-MC

Enviro Science - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 2:12pm
I think all of your answers are correct.
Enviro Science - mysterychicken, Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 2:17pm
#4?

-MC
Enviro Science - Writeacher, Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 2:20pm
#4 is most likely D.
Enviro Science - Jessica, Monday, April 30, 2012 at 7:34pm
#4: D because slippage makes a rumble and also creates a crack in the earth surface. :)

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