During the Snowball Earth temperatures at the equator rarely exceeded -20 degrees Celsius. Why didn't heat from the sun melt the ice?     The high levels of atmospheric moisture created extensive cloud cover.     Ice reflected most ofradiant energy.     The ozone layer absorbed all the heat.     The earth's core was cooled and kept the ice frozen.

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A: The process that maintains the gravitational balance between the earth forms is termed Isostasy. The...

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A: Nitrogen is an essential component for the sustainability of all life forms on Earth. It is mainly p...

Q: Which of the following is Charastics of places at high elevations?  A. fertile soil B. fewer molecul...

A: Areas called as high altitude or elevation if they reach 2400 meters in the atmosphere.

Q: Does a lunar eclipse occur during the new moon, third quarter or full moon phase of the moon?

A: The lunar eclipse is a phenomenon that occurs only when the Earth's shadow blocks the Sun's light, t...

Q: Show where a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite are most likely to be found in the diagram below. Use ...

A: Meteoroids are rocky cosmic objects that float around in the outer space. Meteors are the meteoroids...

Q: How do we identify mineral based on their physical properties ?

A: A mineral is a naturally occurring solid chemical compound with a definite crystal structure. Minera...

Q: Sustainable development means? A. Meeting present needs without compromising on future needs  B. Pro...

A: The availability of natural resources with time can decline if not properly managed and used. Some o...

Q: What is the difference between a sidereal month and a synodic month?

A: The term month comes from old English Mona meaning 'Moon.' It refers to the various moon phase used ...

Q: The local government information model is a data model that links governments to the health data mod...

A: GIS or Geographic Information System is a modern tool that is beneficial in every field.  It has a p...

Q: In what way is care for the environment a form of spirituality?

A: The environment covers all natural living as well as non living components such as water, wildlife, ...

Q: How is permeable pavement constructed?

A: A permeable pavement refers to the type of path that allows for the infiltration of rainwater throug...

Q: . According to the passage, El Nino occurs= failed trade with conclusion that can be drawn is that r...

A: El nino is a powerful air-sea interaction phenomenon which causes variation in the global climate. D...

Q: Which of these rocks in the picture has a non-foliated texture? (choose all that apply).  options: a...

A: The earth is composed of several types of rocks. Three types of rocks present on the earth are igneo...

Q: 4. How can we lessen the effects of climate change?

A: Climate change is the change in global and regional climate patterns. Climate change is primarily th...

Q: List the four components of soil and give the ecological significance of each.

A: Soil is one of the most important elements of our ecosystem. It contains both abiotic and biotic com...

Q: Where do you think is most of Earth’s freshwater located? And why

A: Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered with water, and out of this 71%, only about 2.5%...

Q: One planet is three times farther from the sun than another. If the closer planet is located 10 AU, ...

A: A Planet is an astronomical object which revolves around a central star or star system in a specifie...

Q: You are trying to identify a sample of a mineral. It is brassy yellow with metallic luster, has conc...

A: One can identify a mineral by its appearance and other properties. The color and luster describe the...

Q: questions/need answer 1.characterize a typhoon 2.explain how typhoon is developed

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

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A: Igneous rocks are available in mainly six types of textures, aphanitic, glassy, porphyritic, pyrocla...

Q: Based on the environmentalist view, which of the following is not the value of the environment? A. U...

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Q: What changes to Earth’s environment would occur when the magnetic poles reverse?

A: Due to the rotating denser metallic core at the center of the Earth, there is generation of the magn...

Q: Explain tectonics plate in detail.

A: A tectonic plate is a part of the uppermost layer of the earth. These plates move over the earth thr...

Q: Describe the major components of the Earthquake.  Also decribe seismic waves in detail.

A: Earthquake is a natural phenomenon of the sudden shaking of the Earth's surface due to the plate's m...

Q: - The Canadian Space Agency. 1- In two points, provide an explanation of how Earth Scientists can pa...

A: The human-made satellites are being used to record and observe the various processes occurring on th...

Q: Earth Science Question

A: The hydrothermal ore deposits are the ones that are formed by the deposition of the minerals from hy...

Q: List some of the many uses we have for petroleum.

A: Petroleum or crude oil is the naturally developing burnable fluid that made up of a complex composit...

Q: What is the Ocean Acidification Equation?

A: The sea and the ocean act as an important sink for carbon dioxide. The CO2 in the atmosphere is abso...

Q: Is the full moon highest in the sky to an Earth bound observer at noon, sunset, midnight, or sunrise...

A: The Full Moon is the Lunar cycle phase when the Earth is directly between the Moon and the Sun, in a...

Q: Describe and explain the formation of a roche moutonnée.

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Q: Gabbro and basalt are composed of high temperature minerals. What two minerals in Bowen's Reaction S...

A: The composition of the solidified rock depends upon the composition of the crystallizing magma. The ...

Q: - UAE Space Agency. 1- In two points, provide an explanation of how Earth Scientists can particularl...

A: The human-made satellites are being used to record, capture, and observe Earth's various processes. ...

Q: Which of the following is not a major source of freshwater pollution? A. Human and animal wastes B. ...

A: Water is getting polluted due to excessive and careless use. There are many ways which cause water p...

Q: In the process of photosynthesis,  A) kinetic energy of heat is used to combine the potential energ...

A: The phenomenon of changing the form of light energy from the sun to chemical energy is termed as Pho...

Q: What is wind and water erosion and explain their differences

A: The geological process of movement of materials by natural forces like air or water is called erosio...

Q: Being exposed to secondhand smoke by living with a person who smokes  A) is now known to increase t...

A: Being exposed to second-hand smoke by living with a person who smokes is now known to increase the c...

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Q: Classification of Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks is based on a. appearance of the rock a...

A: Rocks are classified into three major branches, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. Rocks that cry...

Q: Gamma-Ray Bursts are now know to be found where? Solor System, distributed throughout Mily Way or in...

A: Gamma-ray bursts are short-lived fragments of gamma-ray photons. These are last from a few milliseco...

Q: Explain the term isostasy and identify the theory which belongs to this given picture and justify it...

A: The term isostasy refers to the state of hydrostatic balance of the crustal segments of varying thic...

Q: Which of the following would be the most effective means of monitoring water availability over a lar...

A: Satellite imagery refers to the aerial images of the Earth captured and generated by the satellites....

Q: Give eight importance of hydrogeology to environmental engineering?

A: Hydrogeology is the study of groundwater, its evolution and distribution over time and different geo...

Q: In the column below is a list of average weather conditions that prevail during the month of July at...

A: The cities of Atlantic City, and San Francisco lie near the same latitudinal zone, Atlantic CIty on ...

Q: Which of the following is not a method for the desalination of ocean water? A. Evaporating the water...

A: Desalination is the process of removal of salts in the ocean water. Evaporating the ocean water, the...

Q: What tectonic process has affected the Basin and Range province, from eastern California to Utah, du...

A: The Basin and Range province is situated in the western part of the North American continent. It ext...

Q: Does a solar eclipse occur during the new moon, first quarter, or full moon phase of the moon?

A: Solar eclipse occurs when a part of Earth is shadowed by the moon, which partially or completely blo...

Q: Explain the vertical change in lithology of formations deposited on a continental shelf from} a. Lim...

A: Continental shelf is a low depth and nearly horizontal terrain that starts from the seaward from the...

Q: State what types of risks may occur in the environment (air, water, soil), and what are the risks to...

A: In any region, pollution is the main risk, which occurs in air, water, and soil. All the three eleme...

Q: 1) Use the legends at the bottom of the map to find the locations where metallic sulfide and gold de...

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