In which of the following geoscience problems is a seismic refraction survey most likely to provide valuable information?

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A:   Rocks of Gubbio is a exposed K-T boundary rock  .  K-T boundary is known for its massive mass exti...

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A: Glacier are huge dense ice body which are in a constant state of motion due to its own weight.  glac...

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A: solar nebula theory is the most widely accepted theory to explain the formation and evolution of sol...

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A: Harvest is a method of gathering a ripe crop /fruit from the farm or agricultural field. post-harves...

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A: Polymorphism is an ability of a particular mineral to crystallize in many forms. It mainly occurs du...

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A: The twilight is the illuminance of the lower part of the atmosphere when the sun is situated below t...

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A: Earthquake is vibration or oscillation of the surface of earth caused by elastic nature of rock or t...

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A: The layer of earth can be differentiated based on the composition and rheology of the layer's materi...

Q: what Factor or property causing the reservoir heterogeneity ?

A: Reservoirs are the naturally geological formations which are responsible for storing water. The wate...

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A: Firstly let us discuss something about ocean wave power systems, In this power system, we capture th...

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A: Tides can be described as periodic rise and fall of water level in the ocean and sea. The gravitatio...

Q: What is meant by base level?

A: A stream is a body of water which flow on the earth surface. smaller stream often merge  larger stre...

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A: The earth is divided into several major and minor plates. The movement of plates occurs at the plate...

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A: Hurricane Gilbert was the strongest hurricane that ever took place. It took place in the year 1988 o...

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A: Before discussing the answer let us discuss some terminology used in the question: Soil moisture, Fi...

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A: Mars is the fourth planet in the solar system. Its surface is covered with canyons, volcanoes, rocky...

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A: The relation between luminosity and absolute magnitude is given by the following formul M1- M2=-2.5 ...

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A: There are several reasons to called earth is a unique planet in the solar system. It is the third pl...

Q: What does it mean to have a sustainable environment?

A: The environment is constituted of the living and non-living that occurs naturally. It encompasses th...

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A: The air front defines the air front as the transition zone between two different air masses, and the...

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A: The universe is all the space, time, and their contents. The universe includes all the galaxies, sta...

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A: Air mass is a large volume of air present in atmosphere who have similar properties like temperature...

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A: Wind is a natural movement of air with any velocity. this movement can be vertical or horizontal. Ga...

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A: Firstly let us discuss something about what is metamorphism?  Metamorphism is the change in minerals...

Q: 6.11 Describe how a horst and a graben are formed?

A: Horst and graben are defined as the geological structures which are found in between the normal faul...

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A: The solar system planets are made mainly of three elements: iron, silicate rock, and water ice. They...

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A: Ocean current are continuous predictable movement which move in a specific direction. This movement ...

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A: The protection of endangered species of plants and animals in their natural habitats is called in si...

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A: The rotational speed of earth at equator is1037 mph while at pole is zero. So the traveling speed of...

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A: It is the most common classification of climate used. Wladimir Peter Koeppen gave it in 1884 after r...

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A: The table that shows the percentage of time each era of geologic time represents in geologic scale i...

Q: Contrast perennial streams with intermittent streams and ephemeral streams.

A: Streams are water bodies that constantly move. Rivers, tributaries, creeks, brooks are all categoriz...

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A: The Earth is a terrestrial planet that is composed of rocks primarily of silicates. The crust is the...

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A: Favosites sp. 1. Form: Compound 2. Calice: Depth-Shallow; Outline: Polygonal 3. Septa: Vertical plat...

Q: what Factor or property causing the reservoir heterogeneity ?

A: Reservoirs are the naturally geological formations which are responsible for storing water. The wate...

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A: The boundary between two air masses having different densities is called a weather front. At the wea...

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A: Let us discuss what is an Oxbow lake, A U-shaped lake near to a flowing river which was once in hist...

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A: Firstly let's discuss what is 3 R's? The 3 R's are Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Reduce: We should focus ...

Q: List and describe four main geologic features that are explained by the tectonic plates theory.

A: According to plate tectonics, the outermost solid part of the earth, i.e., the Lithosphere, includin...

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A: The molten material found beneath the earth surface is termed magma. The mobile plate is the plate t...