1. Predicting when an earthquake will occur is known as
|_energy is what gathers in a fault through strains.
3. When owners of established buildings take the initiative to reinforce existing structures so that
they can withstand severe earthquakes, they're participating in
4. A tsunami in Japan caused a meltdown of reactors at

Researchers randomly divide participants into groups. each group takes a different amount of omega-3 fatty acid supplements daily for a month. one group receives a placebo. the researchers measure the impact on cholesterol levels in the blood. what is the purpose of random assignment in this experiment? a, to produce treatment groups with similar characteristics b, to ensure that all people with high cholesterol have an equal chance of being selected for the study c, to increase the accuracy of the research results and prevent skewness in the data

Explain how fossils scientists make discoveries about the lives of organisms and about how environments have changed over time. plz hurry up it time

Some technological solutions to problems like global warming meet the specific needs and situations of local communities. an example from india involves converting the solid waste from cattle into clean-burning fuel for cooking. this reduces the amount of greenhouse gases, specifically methane and carbon dioxide, released into the environment from wood fires. when evaluating the feasibility of implementing this solution, computer models are used to weigh costs against benefits. what factor is least likely to impact the decision on adopting this technology?