Which statement best describes the Richter scale?
A. It's named after a scientist who studied tornadoes.
(B. It's a numerical rating system that measures the largest seismic waves during an earthquake.)
C. It's a numerical system that measures the smallest seismic waves during an earthquake.
D. It's a test given to all geologists.
_______ currents assist in the transfer of thermal energy from warmer climates to cooler climates.
A. Tectonic
(B. Convection)
C. Plutonium
D. Platonic
earthquake. C. It's a numerical rating system that measures the largest seismic waves during an earthquake. D. It's a test given to all geologists
this doesn't pertain to my question. at that your answers are very wrong.....
The Answer is D if you are confused the answer for the first question is D...
1.D
2.C
Both answers were wrong.
For the first question, to determine the correct answer, let's break down the options:
A. It's named after a scientist who studied tornadoes.
B. It's a numerical rating system that measures the largest seismic waves during an earthquake.
C. It's a numerical system that measures the smallest seismic waves during an earthquake.
D. It's a test given to all geologists.
The correct answer is B. It's a numerical rating system that measures the largest seismic waves during an earthquake.
To understand this, we need to know that the Richter scale is a commonly used scale to measure the magnitude or size of an earthquake. It was developed in 1935 by Charles F. Richter, a seismologist.
The Richter scale assigns a numerical value to each earthquake, known as its magnitude. This magnitude is determined by measuring the amplitude of seismic waves recorded on seismographs. The scale is logarithmic, which means that each whole number increase on the Richter scale represents a tenfold increase in the amplitude of seismic waves and approximately 31.6 times more energy release.
Regarding the second question:
A. Tectonic
B. Convection
C. Plutonium
D. Platonic
The correct answer is B. Convection.
Convection currents assist in the transfer of thermal energy from warmer climates to cooler climates. Convection is a process of heat transfer in fluids (liquids or gases) where warmer particles or fluids rise and cooler particles or fluids sink. This circulating motion helps distribute heat, which is why it plays a role in transferring thermal energy from warmer regions to cooler regions.
In the context of climate, convection currents in the atmosphere and oceans contribute to the movement of heat across different regions of the Earth. For example, warm air rising near the Equator creates convection currents that transport heat towards the poles, helping to moderate temperatures in various parts of the globe.