The USGS Has Asked You to Write a Report on Past

question 12

Essay

The USGS has asked you to write a report on past seismic activity along a specific fault.What will you look for and observe in the field?

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Definitions:

Gandhara

An ancient region located in what is today northwest Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, known for its distinctive Greco-Buddhist art style that flourished between the 1st century BCE and the 7th century CE.

Yakshis

Mythological female spirit figures associated with fertility and vegetation in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions, often depicted in ancient Indian art.

Gandharan

Relating to the ancient region of Gandhara, known for its distinct Greco-Buddhist art style that combines Greek artistic techniques with Buddhist subjects.

Mathuran

Pertaining to the style of Buddhist visual art that developed in the Mathura region of India during the Kushan period.