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Q: Match the percentages to the texture using the soil textural triangle: 1. 45% clay, 30% silt  2.…

A: Soil texture triangle uses the percentages of various soil particles like sand, silt, clay to…

Q: Explain the process whereby mountainous regions experience gravitational collapse.

A: Our knowledge of orogenic processes has significantly increased as a result of the gravitational…

Q: List and describe the major features of the deep-ocean basin.

A: Deep ocean basins cover the majority of the Earth's surface.

Q: Why do isotherms shift north and south from season to season?

A: INTRODUCTION  The isotherm is an imaginary line made on a weather map to meet places of equal…

Q: Contrast pahoehoe and a lava flows.

A: Pahoehoe lava flows smoothly and at times, it generates smooth surfaces which looks ropy or braided.…

Q: This object resides within the asteroid belt region. It periodically crosses over the orbital paths…

A: *The rocky, airless worlds known as asteroids orbit our solar but are too tiny to be referred to as…

Q: Sketch and briefly describe the relative motion of rock bodies located on opposite sides of normal,…

A: The definition of all faults are given below in points.

Q: Describe pyroclastic flows and explain why they are capable of traveling great distances.

A: A highly heated high density mixture composed largely of hot gases, ash and pumice fragments and…

Q: What is salinity, and how is it usually expressed? What is the average salinity of the ocean?

A: Salinity may be defined as the ratio of the mass of the dissolved substances to the mass of the…

Q: Answer the following questions about divergent boundaries, such as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and their…

A: Divergent plate boundaries are associated with basaltic lava.

Q: How do  you recycle, reuse and reduce solid waste in your community

A: The 3R (Reduce-Reuse-Recycle) Concept outlines a series of measures for sustainable trash…

Q: Identify two types of study that are commonly used to investigate outbreak? Briefly describe one…

A: Cohort and case control are two types of studies that are commonly used to investigate an outbreak.…

Q: This satellite image from February 4, 2013, shows a plume of dust moving from the southern Arabian…

A: This study explores the temporal and spatial patterns of different cyclone track aspects in the…

Q: Briefly describe two hypotheses used to explain the formation of desert pavement.

A: The role of wind in sculpturing the earth's surface is no doubt someone less than that of the other…

Q: What are blowouts? What term describes the process that creates these features?

A: The role of wind in sculpturing the earth's surface is no doubt someone less than that of the other…

Q: Write a brief summary describing oceanic ridges.

A: One of the most significant geologic processes forming the Earth is the formation of mid-ocean…

Q: Compare and contrast a passive continental margin with an active continental margin and list the…

A: The boundary of the continental crust that touches the oceanic crust is known as the continental…

Q: The accompanying image shows the metamorphic rock gneiss, a basaltic dike, and a fault. Place these…

A: Gneiss is created from schist, a different metamorphic rock that was first a sedimentary rock called…

Q: Do the math: How many seconds would it take an echo sounder’s ping to make the trip from a ship to…

A: Depth = 10,994 m Speed = 1500 m/s Distance (depth) = ½ (1500 m/sec × Echo travel time) Thus, Time =…

Q: Define moral suasion.

A: Moral suasion is a combination of both influence and strain. Moral suasion is an enticement for…

Q: Why are abyssal plains more extensive on the floor of the Atlantic than on the floor of the Pacific?

A: About 70% of the earth's surfaces consist of oceans and seas. Oceans are the major water bodies…

Q: Other than composite volcanoes, what volcanic landform can generate a pyroclastic flow?

A: Pyroclastic flows are mainly formed by basaltic and andesitic composition. The flow is very less…

Q: Although oceanic ridges can be as tall as some mountains found on the continents, list some ways in…

A: Oceanic ridges are present in every ocean basin and appear to encircle the earth. The ridges rise…

Q: Describe the ocean’s layered structure. Why does the three-layer structure not exist in high…

A: The ocean's layered structure consists of the three layers and they are, the surface mixed zone…

Q: What is ozone? Why is ozone important to life on Earth?

A: Earth is a unique and third planet in our solar system. The earth can be divided into four spheres,…

Q: Discuss the extent of glaciation and climate variability during the Quaternary Ice Age.

A: The earth is experiencing the Quaternary Ice Age during the present time. Within this period there…

Q: What is thought to be the source of magma for most intraplate volcanism?

A: When an oceanic plate subducts beneath a continental plate and helps bring magma to the surface.

Q: What is a batholith? In what tectonic setting are batholiths being generated?

A: The structural plate is likewise prevalently called as the lithospheric plate which is a huge…

Q: Volcanism at divergent plate boundaries is most often associated with which magma type? What causes…

A: Volcanism at divergent boundaries is generally associated with basaltic rock.

Q: I'm your own word, describe the two different classifications of variables. Ans:

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Q: Compare and contrast brittle and ductile deformation.

A: BRITTLE AND DUCTILE DEFORMATION: Ductile substances can be easily stretched without breakage.…

Q: Are pyroclastic materials a significant component of shield volcanoes?

A: No, pyroclastic materials are not a significant component of shield volcanoes.

Q: Describe the relative motion along a transform fault boundary and be able to locate several examples…

A: The relative motion of the plates along a transform fault boundary is to slide past each other and…

Q: Describe the process of coastal upwelling. Why is an abundance of marine life associated with these…

A: The process of coastal upwelling occurs when the winds blow towards the equator and are parallel to…

Q: Describe the formation of Crater Lake. Compare it to the calderas found on shield volcanoes such as…

A: Large shield volcanoes generally have collapse calderas at their summits.

Q: Explain why the continental crust of Asia was deformed more than that of the Indian subcontinent…

A: Given that, explain why the continental crust of Asia was deformed more than that of the Indian…

Q: About what percentage of Earth’s land surface was affected by glaciers during the Quaternary period?

A: ANSWER: 30% of Earth’s land surface was affected by glaciers during the Quaternary period.

Q: Explain how the processes that create hot-spot volcanic chains differ from the processes that…

A: Destructive plate boundaries: (for example subduction zones and trenches). The relative motion of…

Q: What type of continental margin is depicted by this diagram? Name the feature indicated by the…

A: The earth is divided into four prominent layers, viz the crust, the mantle, the outer and the inner…

Q: ng the Sandy River downstream toward Zig Zag. Keep an eye out for elevations changes and stream…

A: 1. Clear fork is the name of tributary that meets sandy river before the mcneil campground. 2.…

Q: Which of the following is NOT TRUE about ground-based seismic surveys? Artificial ground vibrations…

A: The vibrations in a ground-based seismic surveys are measured using vibration sensors array to…

Q: In your own words, describe the geologic features of Earth's moon. Include at least three relevant…

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Q: If a radioactive isotope of thorium (atomic number 90, mass number 232) emits 6 alpha particles and…

A: Radioactivity is a natural process of emission of radiation spontaneously to acquire nuclear…

Q: The Black Hills of South Dakota is a good example of what type of geologic structure?

A: The Black Hills of South Dakota were formed due to uplift occurring near the end of the Cretaceous…

Q: Contrast temperature variations with depth in the high and low latitudes. Why do high-latitude…

A: Surface water gets heated up by the Sun, and so they generally have higher temperatures than deeper…

Q: What name is given to the region having the greatest concentration of composite volcanoes?

A: The name which is given to the region having the greatest concentration of composite volcanoes is…

Q: Which are behaviors to avoid in the computer classroom? Select 3 options. saving your work often O…

A: Any classroom is solely a place for learning about diverse dimensions. It isn't just about…

Q: Describe the composition and viscosity of the lava associated with shield volcanoes.

A: INTRODUCTION: Although shield volcanoes are the largest volcanoes on Earth, they do not form soaring…

Q: Referring to the accompanying diagrams that illustrate the three types of convergent plate…

A: As per the honor code, we are allowed to answer three sub-parts at a time so we are answering the…

Q: Contrast the movements that occur along normal and reverse faults.

A: Normal fault describes the downward movement of one side of the fault with respect to the other…