Plate Motion Engineering Internship

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What is the role of evidence in engineering proposals?

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Evidence is used to describe why the design is optimal, including a discussion of trade-offs and comparisons to earlier iterations.

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What does it mean to evacuate?

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To evacuate means to leave an area and move somewhere safe.

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What type of plate boundary occurs when two plates move apart?

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Divergent plate boundary.

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What is a sensor?

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A sensor is a device that detects information in its environment and responds.

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Why are tsunamis more likely to happen at convergent plate boundaries?

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When one plate subducts, it causes an upward displacement of water.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A convergent plate boundary is where two tectonic plates collide, often causing one plate to subduct beneath the other.

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What is a transform plate boundary?

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A transform plate boundary is where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle.

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What is the significance of trade-offs in engineering design?

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Trade-offs are important in engineering design as they help to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of different design choices.

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What is the purpose of a warning system?

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A warning system is designed to alert people to potential dangers or emergencies.