Question 1 - Earthquakes i). What  is an earthquake and how it is generated? ii). Discuss the different type of seismic waves? iii). Explain which wave causes the most damage?

Q: Differentiate among the following solar system bodies: meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite.

A: A small celestial body starting its life as a meteoroid that floats through the space between the…

Q: Define latent heat, and explain the role that latent heat of condensation plays in the growth of…

A: Latent heat may be defined as the amount of hidden heat added to or removed from a substance to…

Q: Describe hydrogen bonds and how they relate to water’s properties.

A: In liquid water, hydrogen bonds are created when one water molecule's hydrogen atoms are drawn to…

Q: Kyoto Protocol

A: Kyoto protocol is know as kyoto accord that sets a limited greenhouse emission. It is created by…

Q: You and a friend are watching TV on a rainy day, when the weather reporter says, “The barometric…

A: Pressure is defined as the force per unit area and air pressure or atmospheric pressure is the force…

Q: Which of the following mountain ranges helps provide water to the Ganges River? A. Himalaya…

A: The mountain that provides water to Ganga river is explained below with points.

Q: Which of the following best describes tectonics? The disruption of a planet's surface by internal…

A: Earth has three basic layers: The core, mantle and the crust. The uppermost solid and brittle part…

Q: How does population growth impact climate change?

A: The climatologist are the ones which are studies about climate variability, climate change and…

Q: List five types of fog and discuss how they form.

A: Fog forms when water vapor condensates into tiny liquid water droplets. They are visible aerosols…

Q: Pros

A: Clean air act was established ''to protect and enhanced the quality of nations air resources as so…

Q: Use the information provided below about three main-sequence stars (A, B, and C) and Figure 16.4 to…

A: They have surfaces that are between 5000 and 6000 K. High-mass stars have masses that are at least…

Q: Compare and contrast rain, drizzle, and mist.

A: The two main determinants of any biome are temperature and precipitation which are highly influence…

Q: Define proxy data.

A: Scientists reconstruct historical climate conditions using proxy data in paleoclimatology, the study…

Q: A hurricane forms in the Atlantic Ocean. Which of Earth's spheres are involved in the formation of…

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Q: Tutorial Questions and Exercises 1. Describe in short paragraphs, with specific examples, how…

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Q: What role do cloud condensation nuclei play in the formation of clouds?

A: The surroundings in ,which all the plants, animals nd other living beings reside is known as the…

Q: How is the stability of air determined?

A: The stability of the air and the resulting weather is mainly determined by the combination of…

Q: Why is the African savanna (from the Core Case Study) a good example of the three scientific…

A: The African Savannah region's tropical grassland maintains an ecological balance among the animal…

Q: Describe what is meant by an adiabatic temperature change.

A: Adiabatic is a cycle where there is a gas pressure and intensity is produced. Perhaps of the least…

Q: Why do meteorologists most often refer to climatological seasons rather than astronomical seasons?

A: The astronomical seasons are based mainly on the position of Earth in relation to the sun, and…

Q: Which prevailing wind belts converge in the stormy region known as the polar front?

A: In meteorology, prevailing breeze in a locale of the Earth's surface is a surface breeze that blows…

Q: What factors, in addition to the distribution of wind and pressure, influence the global…

A: Water on our planet makes us unique and different from other planets. Without the presence of water,…

Q: Identify the type of stars located in the positions labeled A, B, and C on the accompanying H-R…

A: Stars evolve with time, and a star's lifetime depends on its mass. Star's lifetime can range from…

Q: What is the source of energy that drives a hurricane?

A: A group of thunderstorms moving across the ocean's surface signal the start of the real process.…

Q: In what latitude zone do hurricanes develop?

A: INTRODUCTION: The term hurricane is derived from Huracan, a god of evil recognized by the Tainos, an…

Q: Refer to the graph in Figure 14.28. Explain why wind speeds are greatest when the slope of the…

A: Wind speed depicts how quick the air is moving beyond a specific point. This might be a found the…

Q: Is the Sun ever directly overhead anywhere in the United States? Justify your answer.

A: The sun is primarily known as yellow dwarf as it is supremely hot and if anything goes near it ,the…

Q: Why is it important to monitor all parts of the climate system?

A: The earth’s climate system is driven mainly by the sun. The atmosphere mediates the flow of energy…

Q: Why does high humidity contribute to summertime discomfort?

A: Humidity may be defined as a measure of the water vapor content present in the atmosphere.

Q: Why are high clouds always thin in comparison to low and middle clouds?

A: The atmosphere can be described as a envelope of gases surrounding the earth which is attracted by…

Q: The trade winds diverge from which pressure belt?

A: The worldwide wind patterns of Earth are determined by a different distribution of surface air…

Q: Explain how greenhouse gases in the atmosphere contribute to the heating of earth’s climate.…

A: The short infrared radiations which enters the earth's atmosphere, gets converted into longer…

Q: Summarize the six processes by which water changes fromone state to another. Indicate whether heat…

A: One of the several configurations in which matter can exist is a state of matter. In daily life, we…

Q: How is crater density used in the relative dating of the Moon’s surface features?

A: About 13.6 billion years ago, supposedly by an explosion the universe formed. The universe comprises…

Q: How are Saturn’s satellite Titan and Neptune’s satellite Triton similar to one another?

A: Triton is the biggest regular satellite of the planet Neptune, and was the primary Neptunian moon to…

Q: The data below are mean monthly temperatures in °C for aninland location that lacks any significant…

A: Inland climates are those that typically exist on the inward of continents. They are distinguished…

Q: What accounts for the large density differences between the terrestrial and Jovian planets?

A: The universe is everything around us including all physical matters and energy such as stars,…

Q: If divergence in the jet stream above a surface low-pressure center exceeds convergence at the…

A: Jet streams are ebbs and flows of air high over the Earth. They move toward the east at heights of…

Q: Refer to Table 4.1 to answer this question. How much more water is contained in saturated air at a…

A: The water content of the atmosphere is a function of temperature. With the changes in temperature,…

Q: Why does the intensity of a hurricane diminishrapidly when it moves over land?

A: There is no difference between Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons. These all are rotating storm…

Q: Explain why Earth’s tilt on its axis causes seasons.

A: Geographically the earth is divided into vertical and horizontal lines, thereby intersecting and…

Q: After reviewing Table 4.1 , summarize the relationship between air temperature and the amount of…

A: The mixing ratio is defined as the mass of water vapor in a unit of air compared to the remaining…

Q: The scientific community scrutinises the ideas of scientists. True or false? O True O False

A: A varied network of cooperating scientists makes up the scientific community.

Q: Why do tornadoes have such high wind speeds?

A: The energy released during a thunderstorm gives rise to tornadoes. Despite their strength, tornadoes…

Q: Where are thunderstorms most common on Earth? In the United States?

A: INTRODUCTION: It is estimated that there are as many as 40,000 thunderstorm occurrences each day…

Q: Why is the scientific method useful?

A: Science can be defined as the study of the natural and physical world, which is done with the help…

Q: The masses of three clouds of gas and dust (nebulae) are provided below: • Cloud A is 60 times the…

A: As per the inquiry, the advancement of star and their end is represented by the mass they contain.…

Q: Describe convective lifting.

A: Convective lifting is the rising of air due to convection process.

Q: The accompanying graph shows how air temperature and relative humidity change on a typical summer…

A: Humidity simply implies the amount of water vapor content in the air. On the other hand, relative…

Q: If you hear that a cyclone is approaching, should you immediately seek shelter? Why or why not.

A: The horizontal movement of air masses is termed winds and the movement causes an outward force…