1. Using the figure below, explain the Earth-atmosphere energy balance.

Q: On the map below, where is modern continental rifting occurring?

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A: The origin of the word "sediment" is from the Latin word "sedere", which means to sir or settle, thu...

Q: Which type of light has the longest wavelength? a. gamma b. infrared c. visible d. Radio waves

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Q: Region where precipitation exceeds evaporation are colored pink, purple, and dark blue. The region w...

A: Latitude of a point is defined as the angle between the straight passing through the point and the c...

Q: Describe an example of evolution in real-time (i.e., observable in a human lifetime). Your example c...

A: The biological change of  species over the time is called as evolution. There are several evolution ...

Q: 10) Using the following tables: Oceanic Layers: Density (kg/m³) 1,030 2,400 Thickness (m) 3,600 1,00...

A: Since you have posted a question with multiple sub-parts, we will solve the first three sub-parts fo...

Q: If China has 55 million metric tons of rare earth metals in its reserves and produces 95,000 metric ...

A: The term "rare earth elements" applies to the group of 17 chemical elements that show quite similar ...

Q: 1 Which is an example of a single-celled organism? A fish B. tree C fungi D. human

A: Fungi can be single celled organisms or multicellular organisms with a great deal of complexity They...

Q: Mateo is a geologist working at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Caltech. He is currently observi...

A: An event becomes disaster or hazard, when it causes loss of life and property. Since, on the moon, t...

Q: In the Marine Realm, what are the 2 controlling factors for the distribution of organisms? (Somewhat...

A: In the Marine Realm, what are the 2 controlling factors for the distribution of organisms? 

Q: What is the difference between a conidium, a sporangium, a chlamydospore, a   sclerotium, an ascospo...

A: What is the difference between a conidium, a sporangium, a chlamydospore, a  sclerotium, an ascospor...

Q: On the map below, where is continental-oceanic convergence occurring?

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Q: The upper part of the ocean water, where organisms which undergo photosynthesis must live in order t...

A: The sea has three essential layers. 2. The layers are the surface layer (in some cases alluded to as...

Q: 6. In which plate tectonic settings would you expect to find felsic igneous rocks? mafic igneous roc...

A: Rocks in geology can be defined as a natural occurring solid mineral which is formed on the outer la...

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A: There is no regular and strict relationship between salinity of ocean water and depth. The variation...

Q: Which is true?

A: Which is true?

Q: Where are extensive areas of metamorphic rocks found?

A: Where are extensive areas of metamorphic rocks found?

Q: What is wind? What causes wind? Why are some winds strong and some weak?

A: Wind is the movement of air from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas. Permanent, periodic, and...

Q: In 3 to 5 sentences, analyze potential impacts of oceans on human populations as the result of clima...

A: It is believed that in the geological past, there was continuous rainfall for millions of years, and...

Q: Where, why, what is the reason for the name of Oxbow regional park in Oregon

A: Geomorphology is the study of all the processes and phenomena which takes place beneath and above th...

Q: What type of atomic bonding is illustrated in the animation below?

A: Chemical bonding is an important mechanism in the mineral development process through which atoms or...

Q: What are the factors that affect weather?

A: The state of the atmosphere on any given day, as well as its short-term variation in minutes to week...

Q: Describe in your own words the following plate boundaries. Where on Earth would you expect to find a...

A: The molten material found beneath the earth surface is termed magma. The mobile plate is the plate t...

Q: Some scientists are concerned that global climate change could cause polar ice caps to melt and sea ...

A: Global warming is the long term heating of the earth atmosphere which is being observed since the ti...

Q: 6. Figure 4A-1 shows the most negative values of E – P in the Atlantic and the eastern and central P...

A: On a worldwide scale, how much water vanishing is about equivalent to how much water conveyed to the...

Q: What is the greenhouse effect? How has it progressed over the last century and affected the ocean?

A: The earth has been divided into several layers as a sphere. The atmosphere is important among them, ...

Q: 13. Figure 4A-3 displays precipitation data obtained from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (T...

A: Figure 4A-3 displays precipitahon data obtaioed bon be Tropical Rainfall Measuriog Missioo (T) satel...

Q: Directions: Study the illustration below. write the geologic history of the area. Place your answer ...

A: Any physical features on the earth that are derived from the geological process is termed geological...

Q: What elevation, approximately, does The Sandy River in Oregon start at in (meters and feet}

A: What elevation, approximately, does The Sandy River in Oregon start at in (meters and feet}