1. Which one of the contacts (surfaces) between lettered layers is a disconformity?

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Q: 6) Explain the differences between the mean meridional stream function based solely on the meridiona...

A: The representation of the earthly motion through the wind arrangement recognizes as a Ferrel cell. W...

Q: Explain why mountains often exhibit dry conditions on their leeward sides?

A: A Mountain or risen terrain usually has two sides Stoss side and a lee side. The Stoss side is the g...

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A: The solar system is the gravitationally bound system of the sun, in which the sun is at the center a...

Q: State the differences between endogenic geological process and exogenic geological process consideri...

A: Geomorphology is a discipline that involves classifying and describing the topographic features foun...

Q: The half-life of a radioactive element is 60 million years.  What percent of the radioactive atoms r...

A: The radioactive elements are unstable elements which get converted into daughter elements to become ...

Q: 11- Recumbent fold have axial surface a-horizontal b-plung c-Other

A: Folds have two key structural elements: fold axis and axial plane. Folds are classified according to...

Q: What is meant by the phrase “continentality is a keynote in D climates”?

A: Koppen climate classification system is a comprehended common pattern of the world's climate.  This ...

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A: Our solar system got formed around 4.6 billion years. Initially, our planet earth was a hot molten b...

Q: In the early 1900's Alfred Wegener proposed the idea that continents move. Which line of evidence be...

A: Continental drift is a hypothesis that explains the movement of the plates and hence how the contine...

Q: What is the  Importance Of Petrology in Mining Engineering?

A: The mining engineering is deals with the planning and excavation, surveying etc. And the petrology d...

Q: Distinguish between flood tide and ebb tide.

A: Tides are the longest waves that move across the ocean in response to the moon's energy and the sun....

Q: Identify whether each statement with its correct phase of the solar cycle. (Select N-solar miNimum, ...

A: A solar cycle is the change in the activity on the surface of the sun due to variation and flipping ...

Q: Latitude ranges from _____° to _____° north and south, whereas longitude ranges from _____° to _____...

A: Latitude and longitude are the imaginary lines or curves covering the earth's surface. It is used to...

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A: In tropical region, the amount of sunlight received is approximately uniform throughout the year and...

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A: Our solar system consists of several planets and other celestial bodies and moons which revolve arou...

Q: 9- Recumbent folds are a- Plung b- Roated more than 90 C- Other 10- parallel isogonns are a- Paralle...

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Q: Q2- A rock has been crystallized form magma then it is changed into a metamorphic rock and finally b...

A: Since we only answer up to 3 sub-parts, we’ll answer the first 3. Please resubmit the question and s...

Q: It is thought that there is one supernova explosion within our galaxy every ________ years.     ...

A: Supernovas are incredibly bright starbursts in space. When the life of any star ends, it explodes an...

Q: Discuss 2 major examples of weathered statues in NY.      Explain what type of weathering has occur...

A: Weathering and erosion are two main exogenic processes that occur on the earth’s surface which shape...

Q: Understand and be able to define the six principles of relative dating

A: The six principles of relative dating are- 1. Principle of uniformitarianism- As James Hutton said, ...

Q: Different regions not only support different types of plants and animals, they also influence the ty...

A: The concept of geothermal energy is merely using the heat energy of the earth to produce electricity...

Q: Which of the following is not a function of freshwater lakes, ponds, or reservoirs? source of drinki...

A: Freshwater lakes, ponds and reservoirs are used for extracting water for drinking and household purp...

Q: Explain why relative humidity does not give an accurate indication of the actual amount of water vap...

A: Humidity is present of water vapour in the air. water vapour is gaseous form of water and are invisi...

Q: If you are standing on a pier watching waves go by, and you count 6 peaks passing you in 1 minute, w...

A: Wave period denotes the time that a wave takes to complete a single cycle or oscillation. Here, wave...

Q: What benefits do wetlands provide? Select all that apply. A Wetlands provide habitat for plants and ...

A: Wetland are a type of ecosystem which have water in them throughout the year this water does not dra...

Q: Which directions did the back block get displaced (up versus down and left versus right) before it w...

A: A fault in which the direction of the movement of the fault is diagonal to both the dip and strike o...

Q: Is the Earth flat or spherical? With scientific evidence confirming this ?

A: The solar system consists of eight planets which got formed around 4.6 billion years. There are four...

Q: The largest percentage of fresh water available for direct human use is found in: Select one: O a Ri...

A: Water is one of the most important resources that we use in our daily lives. Water on the Earth can ...

Q: Why is the the 'leach time' for different soils an important parameter to measure?   What were the m...

A: Soil is the outermost layer of the Earth, which is a mixture of minerals, sediments, gases, water, o...

Q: Describe the factors used to determine each classification Orders in soil taxonomy.

A: Soil is the porous outermost layer of the Earth, which is consisted of organic matter, sediments, mi...

Q: How much more oxygen is in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide?

A: Atmosphere is a layer or different layer of gases which surround the planet. this can be mixture of ...

Q: Chemistry and Environmental Pollution Explain the following statements :(i) Based on their biochemic...

A: Heavy metals are element / metals which have higher density this mineral is poisonous even at lower ...

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A: Relative humidity is the measure of the amount of water vapour determined with respect to the temper...

Q: What is the most significant value that you can learn in Earth-science?

A: Earth science is an inter-disciplinary science. This subject comprises various branches such as stru...

Q: Q3- The volcanic eruption explosiveness caused by several reasons. Numerate and explain how each one...

A: Volcanoes are dome-shaped or cone-shaped geological structures through molten magma, gases, ashes, a...

Q: Finnish geologist Pentti Eskola recognized that the volcanic rock basalt could be metamorphosed to d...

A: Metamorphism is the process of alteration in mineral assemblage and texture in rocks from the origin...

Q: The factors affecting spilled oil: Select one: a. Biodegradation b. Evaporation and oxidation C. All...

A: An oil spill is a kind of man-made disaster, as it can affect many living organisms and geological p...

Q: How is ozone formed and why is it important in the atmosphere?

A: The atmosphere is a mechanical mixture of many gases. Ozone is a form of oxygen-containing three ato...

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A: The intertropical convergence zone or ITCZ is zone of earth near the equator at which trade wind of ...

Q: If a hill has an elevation of 100 ft. and there are 5 contour lines, what is the contour interval? G...

A: The contours are a type of isolines. A contour is defined as a line joining points of equal elevatio...

Q: Describe the major types of pollution, their causes, and their cures.

A: Pollution is defined as the addition of harmful substances, which could be gases, particles, or liqu...

Q: Q1- Explain in details how metamorphism alters rocks?

A: Metamorphism is defined as the changes in mineral assemblage and pattern due to changes in the physi...

Q: what is the correct order of the planets?

A: Several astronomical objects and bodies were found in the Universe, consisting of planets, nebula, s...

Q: Which is a result of topsoil loss?

A: Soil is considered a product of rock weathering and a mixture of minerals, water, air, organic matte...

Q: list three changes in your lifestyle that could reduce your impact on soil erosion. Which, if any, o...

A: Soil erosion takes place, when soil is placed bare and exposed to water and wind. If soil is covered...

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A: Let us first discuss about,  The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is also known as equatorial c...

Q: 1. Compare the temperature in degrees celcius at the start of the pilocene and the start of holocene...

A: Woolly mammoth is a species of mammoth which lived in the Pleistocene period and got extinct in Holo...

Q: 7. The universe has many different components. Which list places four components of the universe in ...

A: The universe is space and time and its contents, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other k...

Q: What is the longest day of the year (the day with the greatest number of daylight hours) in the midl...

A: The amount of sunlight at any place on earth is the function of latitude, earth's rotation, revoluti...