1. Which of the following best describes the big bang theory? the expansion of matter and radiation into space the collision of two galaxies that formed the rest of the universe the collapsing of the universe to one point the explosion of a large supernova that formed the universe

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A: An ozone harming substance is a gas that retains and discharges brilliant energy inside the warm inf...

Q: An anticline has __younger__ beds along its axial plane (plane of symmetry)? True False

A: The fold is a type of rock deformation caused by tectonic forces. Rock deformation is caused by tect...

Q: how seafloor spreading affect the environment?

A: The lithosphere is the outermost layer of Earth, which is consists of the crust and the solid, stron...

Q: Describe how movements in the convection zone contribute to solar flares.

A: Earth is the third planet in the solar system, which is a gravitationally bound system around the Su...

Q: We can see that human population still evolve, but what makes it harder to observe (compared to othe...

A: We can see that human population still evolve, but what makes it harder to observe (compared to othe...

Q: Explain how the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun vary during a solar eclipse and a lunar eclips...

A: The solar system is a gravitationally bound system around the sun. It has 8 planets, their moons, as...

Q: 33. Which of the following statements is most true? a. Rudstone is the result of deposition of tract...

A: Rudstone is a type of carbonate rock. Clast-supported rudstone and matrix-supported rudstone are the...

Q: . Which erosion process BEST describes the way water falling over the hard crest of the Niagara esca...

A: An escarpment is an area of the Earth in which a sudden change of elevation occurs.   Generally, esc...

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A: The volcano is a landform created by the movements of plates beneath the earth surface. It is a moun...

Q: 4. What can you conclude from the fact that more than a billion species have gone extinct during Ear...

A: Determining the age of any layers or rock beds, there are two ways from which we can understand the ...

Q: What are the characteristics of an index fossil?

A: Fossils are remnants of extinct animals or plants preserved in sedimentary rocks. Usually only hard ...

Q: In each of the following photographs, label all of the features of a glacial landscape that you can ...

A:   In each of the following photographs, label all of the features of a glacial landscape that you ca...

Q: What do you observe on each picture?

A: Earth is a terrestrial planet, which has a solid surface. The earth's surface has formed and evolved...

Q: Describe how movements in the convection zone contribute to solar flares.

A: Earth is the third planet in the solar system, which is a gravitationally bound system around the Su...

Q: What are the possible uses of this energy? Based on your observation, why do you think they have the...

A: Geothermal energy is the continuous generated energy inside the earth. The sources of energy inside ...

Q: Explain why we will likely never “run out” of a nonrenewable resource such as oil.

A: Resources are the supplies of the products from which we can benefit. They can be of two types- natu...

Q: What are the major physical layers of the Earth and what are their most important characteristics?

A: According to the plate tectonics theory, the surface of the Earth is made up of various hard lithosp...

Q: Explain how Earth's tilt on its axis accounts for seasons on Earth.

A: The solar system is the gravitationally bound system around the sun. Earth is the third planet in th...

Q: Write 10 simple ways on how you, as a student, can use nonrenewable mineral resources efficientl

A: Resources are the supplies of the products from which we can benefit. These can be referred to as pr...

Q: What is It Answer the following questions based on Figure 2.1. Which part of the river possesses the...

A: Earth is the third planet in the solar system and a terrestrial planet as well. The earth's surface ...

Q: a major river flowing into the ocean is Exercises 1. The steepness of a wave is described with the r...

A: The waves are composed of crest and troughs, the higher parts are crest and the lower are troughs. T...

Q: In general, what is the relationship between density of earth and temperature

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Q: Summer fog along the California coast: Select one or more:

A: Fog is simply defined as a weather condition when a cloud meets the ground surface. The occurrence o...

Q: Describe the mechanism by which earthquakes occur along faults.

A: Earthquake is shaking of the surface. They are caused by seismic waves formed due to energy released...