Select all correct statements: Evaporation increases ocean salinity Positive ions dissolved in ocean water come from rock weathering Negative ions dissolved in ocean water come from volcanic gases Deep ocean currents are driven by density differences Bio-organisms use dissolved calcium in ocean water to make calcite shells Sea level is not affected by plate tectonic processes

Q: 1. Dissolved Load:

A: Dissolved load refers to the portion of sediment transport in a stream that consists of dissolved…

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A: As we look around space, we find that most of it is composed of (4) atoms of hydrogen. When the…

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A: The angular separation of a celestial object from the celestial equator is referred to as…

Q: Draw a Sr-Nd isotope diagram and label where MORB, arc magmas, continental crust and sediments…

A: The curve magmas, which are framed at subduction zones, would be situated in the upper right corner…

Q: What are the basic wetland types and where do they occur?  Why?

A: A wetland is a particular ecosystem that is distinguished by the presence of water, either…

Q: Eruptive products: Pumice

A: Eruptive products: Pumice: Explosive Lava lake: Effusive Pyroclastic flow: Explosive Lava tube:…

Q: (a) Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), China's new USD11 billion mega airport in Beijing…

A: The new, massive Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is around 46 kilometres from Tiananmen…

Q: elect all volcanic products that are pyroclastic: Flow Lapilli Bomb Ash Tephra Dome

A: Answer) When a volcanic eruption occurs, material in form of liquid or semiliquid including dust and…

Q: True or false Magma can contain dissolved H2O at depth, but this water comes out of solution to…

A: Magma, which is molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface, can contain dissolved water (H2O) at…

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A: The maximum angle at which an unconsolidated pile or heap on a slope can be said to be stable…

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A: The Earth's magnetic field, also known as the geomagnetic field, is a crucial characteristic of our…

Q: What are the key factors that influence the formation and characteristics of mineral deposits in…

A: Volcanic environments serve as significant sites for mineral deposits due to their unique geological…

Q: 6. The thin layer within which life exists on Earth is called the O ecosystem O biosphere O…

A: The Earth supports a variety of life forms, which exist in different regions ranging from the…

Q: This galaxy is clearly unusual. Describe what is happening to the galaxy, what all of the colors…

A: based on the given colors (red, blue, brown, and yellow), we can make some educated guesses. Red…

Q: 10. What is the approximate lag time for the rural area? O 7 hours O 8 hours O 14 hours O 16 hours

A: A hydrograph is a graphical plot showing the discharge and time-lapse of flowing water. The data is…

Q: Chinook winds tend to A) warm deserts at sunrise B) warm an environment C) cool deserts at night…

A: Chinook winds are warm and dry winds that are prevalent on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains…

Q: The most abundant elements in the universe today *

A: Hydrogen and helium are indeed the most abundant elements in the universe today. They were…

Q: How has Earth's atmosphere changed over time and what caused those major changes? paragraph form

A: The atmosphere is a layer of gases that surrounds the Earth and is held in place by gravity. It is…

Q: Any given year, the probability of a 10-year flood happening is 10%. True False

A: Flooding is a transitory flood of water onto land that is regularly dry. Floods can result from…

Q: The asteroid belt *. contains all comets in the Solar System. is a region outside of the orbit of…

A: The asteroid belt is a region located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, where numerous…

Q: Global taps are rising and faster then in the past?

A: The claim that global taps (presumably referring to global water consumption) are rising faster than…

Q: Select all of the changes observed as a stream flows downstream: The size of the particles that make…

A: Stream flow downstream refers to the movement of water in a stream or river in the direction of the…

Q: The standard Big Bang modet

A: The question asks about the characteristics of the standard Big Bang model. To determine the correct…

Q: 2. Suspended Load: Particles that are transported along the bottom of the stream. Particles that…

A: The amount of sediment or particles carried and moved by the flowing water in a river or stream is…

Q: Which one of these circles shows an area where we would we be more likely to find new coal deposits…

A: A sedimentary rock that is predominantly made of carbon, along with additional elements including…

Q: 8. Name one force/physical process/factor that favours the collapse of gas clouds, and one…

A: One of the crucial steps in the creation of stars and planets is the collapse of gas clouds. Gravity…

Q: Consider this statement: Our best model of particles predicts the existence of a background energy…

A: The statement suggests that our current understanding of particles predicts a background energy…

Q: The slow movement of slopes downhill in response to the alternating expansion of soil perpendicular…

A: Creeping, also known as soil creep or slope creep, refers to the slow and gradual downslope movement…

Q: General relativity * is a theory of gravity which is equivalent to Newton's gravitational model,…

A: Albert Einstein's 1915 General Relativity theory completely changes how we think about gravity. This…

Q: Glacial ice is a rock. True False

A: The glacial ice is formed from the snow flakes. The snow flakes are the crystal of H2O.

Q: Referring to Weekly Pondering 11, how did I describe the process of falling into a black hole?

A: Statement 1: "The black hole would pull you in from a great distance, exerting greater and greater…

Q: Match the products of deformation with the appropriate kind of deformation 2 2 > 8 1 1 V Fold…

A: BRITTLE DEFORMATION:Brittle deformation is when rocks fail as rigid solids. The rocks will break,…

Q: Seismic waves get refracted inside the Earth because of density differences. True False

A: The statement is true.

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A: Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. This process can…

Q: Draw a diagram showing how the nature of deformation changes from the shallow upper crust to the…

A: When forces or stress are applied, the Earth's crust and rocks go through a process known as…

Q: 15. Which gases found in the earth's atmosphere absorb energy and trap the heat of the earth? Select…

A: Nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapour, and traces of other gases are among the gases…

Q: One of our most precious resources, the ! increased use of! their! is in trouble. The ! The change…

A: The oceans represent an essential role in the global carbon cycle. Generally, the ocean is called a…

Q: Select all correct statements: Sea level is affected by plate tectonic processes Ocean currents are…

A: The given all options are related to the earth's system and dynamic and ocean features and…

Q: 15. Looking at the map, where are the deposits located geographically?

A: “Since you have posted multiple questions, we will provide the solution only to the first question…

Q: (b) Wobble, axial tilt, and ellipticality work together to create the patterns of glaciation. Based…

A: In the course of thousands to millions of years, the Earth's orbit and axial tilt undergo long-term…

Q: Why has wetland loss in coastal Louisiana been so large during the past century?

A: Wetland systems are critical and diverse ecosystems that have significant ecological and economic…