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8.6 NH Final Exam
Term | Definition |
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Cone of Uncertainty | The cone of uncertainty is a graphic depiction of the increasing accuracy that is possible for estimates as the details of a project |
Tectonic Plate Boundary | , a boundary between two or more plates. The plates can be moving toward each other |
Convergent Boundary | This occurs when plates move towards each other and collide. |
divergent Boundary | A divergent boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other |
Divergent Boundary | A divergent boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other |
Precursor | a precursor is a compound that participates in a chemical reaction that produces another compound |
Storm Surge | a rising of the sea as a result of atmospheric pressure changes and wind associated with a storm. |
Saffir-Simpson Scale | only on a hurricane's maximum sustained wind speed. |
Severity | the fact or condition of being severe. |
Monitoring | observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time |
Seismometer | A seismometer is an instrument that responds to ground noises and shaking such as caused by quakes, volcanic eruptions, and explosions |
Forecast | Forecasting is the process of making predictions based on past and present data |
Natural Hazard Forecast | to predict natural hazards and their consequences using a variety of approaches, |
Risk | risk is the possibility of something bad happening |
Fault | a fault is a planar fracture or discontinuity in a volume of rock |