How does grain size tell geologist if the rock was subjected to high or low metamophism temperature and pressure?

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A: Milankovich cycles are periodic cyclicity in astronomical bodies' movement and orientation, namely, ...

Q: 1. Whatis the difference of pool and flux? Which of the following are pools and which are fluxes: pl...

A: Pool and flux are the terms used to describe the matter and energy reservoir and it's transfer in th...

Q: Suppose you had a friend who did not believe global warming was really happening now. Explain the th...

A: The emissions majorly from the factories and vehicles have resulted in an increase in greenhouse gas...

Q: Research ocean floor features in your textbook, in the library, on the Internet, or from your class ...

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Q: What do you think is the most interesting similarity between all the societies? - Mesopotamia - Egyp...

A: Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Indus and Chinese are the civilization occurred roughly 6000 to 8000 years a...

Q: What could be the main reason for strengthening water quality standards? A. Human health issue B. Na...

A: Water quality is the pristineness of the water. Generally, pure water is devoid of any minerals or o...

Q: Difference between geographic north and magnetic north Areas are shown in red/black on a topographic...

A: Topographic maps show the large scale detailed topography of the earth’s surface by the quantitative...

Q: Explain why small bits of corundum (Al2O3) would be used instead of diamond for making sandpaper to ...

A: Diamond is the hardest natural abrasive material in the world while corundum is the third hardest ma...

Q: Question-based on air pressure and altitude.   I am confused about it.

A: The pressure at any level in the atmosphere is the total weight of the air above a unit area. At hig...

Q: Star A has a luminosity half that of the Sun (LA = 0.5L), and star B has a luminosity 4.5 times tha...

A: The luminosity of a star is the amount of light that it emits from its surface. Luminosity and brigh...

Q: In your own works, define “mineral” and “rock”.

A: The study of the mineral is known as Mineralogy, and The study of rock is known as Petrology. Minera...

Q: Identify the two forces that are kept in balance by isostatic adjustments.

A: Isostasy is the state of equilibrium between the crust and the Mantle. Earth releases its internal h...

Q: What process is shown occurring at C, and why does it occur?

A: The given diagram essentially shows the different processes that occur in the lithospheric plate of ...

Q: What keeps the Moon from falling directly to Earth? O A. The Moon has a large tangential velocity th...

A: Moon is the natural satellite of the Earth. The only natural satellite formed about 4.6 billion year...

Q: what is the what is the minimum number of alpha decays that occurred between the parent element of 2...

A: Alpha decay is a type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle(helium...

Q: Water purification, air purification, and the recycling of waste are examples of? A. Ecosystem servi...

A: Water Purification is the conversion of dirty water into clean and safe water. Water purification ge...

Q: Suggest a reason earth does not experience a solar and lunar eclipse every month?

A: The eclipses are an astronomical event that occurs when the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon are in a st...

Q: Question-based on what relates to earth science. I have tried it but got it wrong.

A: The science dealing with the study of the physical changes going on the surface of the earth is know...

Q: Usually the shortest-lived type of volcano is the cinder cone shield volcano composite cone strato v...

A: Volcanoes are the geological structures through which hot magma, volcanic ashes, and gases from the ...

Q: Why can you not test a rock for density to determine what type of rock it is?

A: Rocks are solids that compose the surface of Earth. They are made up of minerals that are inorganic ...

Q: What is formed when water is removed from a well? A. Cavern B. Cone of depression C. Cone of dischar...

A: A well is a hole that is dug  into the earth in order to reach a supply of water. Wells are extremel...

Q: Assume that a crescent phase Moon is observed in the early evening in the western sky. Will the moon...

A: The Moon, a satellite of the Earth, gets illuminated by the sunlight. As its orbit around the Earth ...