Arrange the following words into a concept map. Under the diagram, explain how did you come up with it. Guide Words: ecosystem elements environmental exposed hazard physical  response and recovery  risk socio-economic tangible

Q: Compare the volcano before and after it erupted. What changes happened?

A: All phenomena related to the eruption of magma to the surface of the earth is termed volcanism. A vo...

Q: -What is soil degradation? -Why is soil important/ what's the importance of soil?

A: Pedology can be defined as the scientific discipline which is concerned with studying the soil along...

Q: Galileo was the first to observe the moons of __________,

A: Around 13 billion years ago, probably by an explosion the universe came into existence. The universe...

Q: Which of the following events would be the most likely NOT produce a 5-meter (16 feet) plus increase...

A: Tsunami is a catastrophic oceanic wave generated due to submarine earthquake, or landslide, or by a ...

Q: Why was it that ancient astronomers did not measure the distances to nearby stars using a well-known...

A: In astronomy, triangulation technique is method in which an imaginary triangle is constructed to mea...

Q: Imagine that you find two milky white crystals, each about 2 cmacross. One consists of plagioclase a...

A: Minerals are naturally occurring crystalline, inorganic, rock-forming solid substances. Quartz and P...

Q: Which method  might have formed an andesitic magma by the combination of two or more magma?     A. m...

A: Approximately 90% of the earth is composed of igneous rocks. Igneous rocks are formed from magma or ...

Q: Differentiate silicate and non-silicate minerals.

A: Minerals are found in a wide range of shapes and sizes. However, they can be separated into two grou...

Q: Based on the diagram below, what process likely occurred after R but before X? Note: the double line...

A: At a subduction zone, the maritime covering normally sinks into the mantle underneath lighter mainla...

Q: what is the cause of global climate change? describe how humans caused the warming of the earths env...

A: Answer: Climate change are the long term shifts in weather and temperature patterns. Causes of clima...

Q: describe and classify different kinds of igneous rocks.

A: Approximately 90% of the earth is composed of igneous rocks. Igneous rocks are formed from magma or ...

Q: What was Wegener’s continental drift hypothesis? What was hisevidence? Why didn’t other geologists a...

A: The continental drift theory is proposed by Alfred Wegner in 1910. He suggested that at the beginnin...

Q: Tropical cyclones form around the world. Using the prompts below, rank the listed ocean basins from ...

A: Tropical cyclones are powerful, rotating wind system with low-pressure centre which generates over t...

Q: Give a summary of Granulametric composition .

A: Rocks can be defined as an important component of earth which consists there own distinctive physica...

Q: Define Physical Weathering. Explain the process.

A: Sediment is formed when rocks are broken down into smaller, transportable components. Physical weath...

Q: How to explain the presence of organic matter in igneous rocks ? (Short answer)

A: Igneous rocks are formed when molten rock crystallises and solidifies when heated (from the Latin wo...

Q: 1. Briefly discuss in less than two paragraphs the flaws of command-and-control environmental polici...

A: Given that, briefly discuss in less than in two paragraphs the flaws of command and control environm...

Q: Refer to the diagram. What process is most responsible for causing magma to form under Volcano H?

A: The mobile plate is the plate that divides the earth's lithosphere. The plates are floating above th...

Q: How do we identify a plate boundary?

A: The outer shell of the earth consists of denser oceanic crust and lighter continental crust and whic...

Q: MATCHING TYPE: Given the different types of earthquake hazard, select the best description and possi...

A: Initially when earth emerged as a planet, that is around 4.5 billion years ago, it was devoid of lif...

Q: List and define the principal physical properties used to identify amineral. Which minerals react wi...

A: A mineral is usually a solid homogeneous crystalline material and it has a fixed chemical compositio...

Q: What are the significant error sources of a GNSS and how they might be mitigated?

A: GNSS mistakes initiated by the satellite's area. An 'ephemeris mistake' portrays the distinction bet...

Q: Why are coral reefs biologically valuable? How are they being degraded by human impact? What is caus...

A: Basically coral reef is a submerged environment which is portrayed by reef-building corals. These ar...

Q: 10. The ocean surface slopes downward from water. a. warm to cold b. cold to warm

A: Earth is a terrestrial planet, meaning it has a rocky and solid surface, which is primarily made up ...

Q: 9. Note the kind of sediment found in the DSDP Holes, the deepest of which penetrated the sea bottom...

A: Sediments brought by the rivers and streams are generally settled down in nearby ocean floor. They m...

Q: A farmer in a tropical rain forest climate currently grows tea. The farmer is debating whether to us...

A: Intercropping is a couple of cropping practices which are used to develop 2 or greater plants at the...

Q: What do you mean by the line:           Star: Still shimmering Even if millions of miles away, The ...

A: The universe is all the time and space that includes all the galaxies, stars, planets, and all forms...

Q: 1-A discordant basinal (concave) pluton is:

A: We’ll answer the first question since the exact one wasn’t specified. Please submit a new question s...

Q: At what depth does the lithosphere-asthenosphere boundaryoccur? Is this above or below the Moho? Is ...

A: Earth is the third planet in the solar system. It has a rocky surface primarily made up of silicate ...

Q: The Earth's crust is made of many types of rock, including a category called carbonate rocks, like l...

A: The atmosphere's composition and chemistry would be completely different, affecting the climate and ...

Q: The San Andreas fault is famous example of a

A: The mobile plate is the plate that divides the earth's lithosphere. The plates are floating above th...

Q: Fracture (Put the type of Parting (Have or Mineral (Put a Cleavage (Put the number of Chemical Cryst...

A: Labradorite is a calcium rich mineral. It is first identified in Canada. It is feldspar mineral. It ...

Q: The North Atlantic Ocean is 3,600 km wide. Seafloor spreadingalong the Mid-Atlantic Ridge occurs at ...

A: Ocean bottom spreading or Seafloor spread is an interaction that happens at mid-sea edges, where new...

Q: Negative effects of Dolomite in Manila Bay.

A: Manila Bay is an immensely valued cultural, and scientific site for the Filipino people. This regula...

Q: 4. What are the major factors that affect the rate of penetration? Try to explain these factors how ...

A: Answer: 4. Rate of penetration is expressed as distance drilled per unit of time (ft per hour) or ti...

Q: describe some (at least 2) of the effects of climate change. -tell, scientifically, how warmer tempe...

A: Impacts that researchers had anticipated in the past would result from worldwide environmental chang...

Q: explain the basis that geologists use to classify rocks into threegroups.

A: Rocks are the solid aggregate of minerlas. Minerals are inorganic and naturally occurring solid subs...

Q: How do apparent polar-wander paths show that the continentshave moved?

A: Answer: Apparent polar wander is the perceived movement of Earth's paleomagnetic poles, relative to ...

Q: Volcanoes that are quiet but have the ability to erupt again are in their _________ stage.   A. acti...

A: Around 4.5 billion years, the earth emerged as a planet. In initial phase the earth was simply a hot...

Q: Given the location of Springfield, IL is 40N and 90W, answer the following questions.  You must exp...

A: Answer: Formula for calculating Latitude is given; Latitude= 90°- [{Angle of sun}+{Declination}]   A...

Q: Compare the chemical formula of magnetite with that of biotite.Considering that iron is a relatively...

A: A mineral is usually a solid homogeneous crystalline material and it has a fixed chemical compositio...

Q: What is the tectonic plate setting of the following: Ural Mountain Range Hawaii 1991 Mt. Pinatubo E...

A: Earth is the third planet in the solar system. It has a rocky surface primarily made up of silicate ...

Q: How does crust form along a mid-ocean ridge?

A: The mobile plate is the plate that divides the earth's lithosphere. The plates are floating above th...

Q: Which of the following is NOT a CAUSE of melting in the Earth's crust and mantle?       partial me...

A: Rocks are naturally occurring aggregates of minerals. They compose the entire earth's exterior. That...

Q: From the given options, which of the following are not a part of the social cost to be added to the ...

A: Vehicles on the road emit several pollutants like carbon monoxide, photochemical oxidants, nitrogen ...

Q: Do the waves along Illinois State Park Beach on Lake Michigan hit the beaches from which of the foll...

A: Answer: North America consists of five freshwater lakes spanning across US and Canada. These five la...

Q: What is your arguments about the basic elements of visual arts?

A: The visual arts are works of art like artistic creation, drawing, printmaking, mold, earthenware pro...

Q: distinguish between clastic and crystalline textures.

A: The earth's crust is majorly composed of rocks and products of rock weathering. The aggregation of o...

Q: 3. Geologists don't only focus on a single rock outcrop to interpret the paleoenvironment of a regi ...

A: Answer: Zone A- This zone contains sandstone with large scale cross bedding and very well rounded sa...

Q: What factors drive ocean currents? Give an example of how a surface current affects climate in a par...

A: The oceans are supposed to have formed around 3.8 billion years ago. Since then, the geographic prox...