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Essay

You are studying two different mutant fish lines (A and

Predict the likelihood of volcanic eruptions based on plate tectonic settings.

Predict the likelihood of earthquakes based on plate tectonic settings.

Identify safe and hazardous locations for human settlements in relation to volcanic and earthquake activities.

Recognize the features of passive continental margins and abyssal plains.

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Definitions:

Windward Side

The side of a mountain or island that faces the direction from which the wind is coming, often receiving more rainfall.

Temperate Regions

Areas of the Earth characterized by moderate temperatures, neither extremely hot nor cold.

Abiotic Factors

Elements of the nonliving, physical environment that affect a particular organism. Compare with biotic factors.

Temperature

A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a system, indicating how hot or cold the system is.