History of the theory of the plate tectonics

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1. Describe the forces on a slope, and also the various physical aspects pf a slope, such as waxing slope and debris slope.

2. What characteristics distinguish the marine west coast climates, and what factors are responsible for those characteristics?

3. Describe and explaon the typical climate, vegetation, and soil characteristics of a tropical rain forest climate.

4. Briefly review the history of the theory of the plate tectonics. What was alfred wegner's role? what evidence did he present? why was his theory not widelt accepted initally? what new evidence led to its later acceptance?

5. Define and distinguish between the following epicenter, focus, foreshock,aftershock.

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