The idea that the same geologic processes, occurring over millions of years, have formed Earth's surface is known as ___.   the theory of catastrophism   the theory of relativity   continental drift   plate tectonics   uniformitarianism

Q: ving organisms, which we

A: The food web is a combination of several food chains where each organism is dependent on the other f...

Q: Choose the answer that best fits the blank. Walter and Luis Alvarez believed that the iridium in the...

A: The asteroid impact occurred during the time between the Cretaceous and Palaeogene periods. Such an ...

Q: Eratosthenes measured the circumference of the Earth to within 4% of the correct value noting how ...

A: Over 2,000 years prior, Eratosthenes analysed the sun's beams position in two areas to ascertain the...

Q: What major factor determines the future of the universe? Why?

A: The total amount of matter, or mean density contained within the universe is the major factor that d...

Q: The movement

A:   Erosion is the geological process in which worn away or weathered earth materials are transported ...

Q: Why would it be unlikely to have virga and fog at the same time?

A:   The virga is an observable streak of precipitation falling from a cloud that evaporates or sublima...

Q: If gravity between the Sun and Earth suddenly vanished, Earth would continue moving in  (assume the ...

A:   Newton first law of motion states that a moving object will keep moving at the same speed in a str...

Q: We can measure the proportions of the isotopes of carbon, also known as ________  , to determine the...

A: Radiometric Dating is a procedure used to determine the life or age with the ratio or proportion of ...

Q: Both SAR and EC are important attributes of irrigation water. What do these measures indicate? What ...

A: Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) is used as a quality indicator for using irrigation water. It represen...

Q: fill the blank with the word 'cosmological redshift' or 'doppler shift'     A    ?       can only i...

A: Redshift is an observable prediction that can be done for an expanding universe. A light ray travell...

Q: How has the biosphere influenced climate change in the recent past?

A: The biosphere involves the interaction of terrestrial ecosystems such as forests, grasslands, etc, a...

Q: give a brief summary of the OLD SOLAR SYSTEM. WHAT DID OLD SOLAR SYSTEM CONSISTS OF?

A: The gravitationally bound system of the star, planets, satellites, asteroids, and other celestial bo...

Q: Key A & E = granite B, J & C = limestone D, L, & K = shale                     G & N...

A: The earth, from the beginning of its formation, has undergone several types of changes. The layers d...

Q: Which exoplanet do you believe is most earth like?

A:   The density of earth is about 5.51 g/cm³. The exoplanet HD 1765-c has density 5.3 g/cm³. This exop...

Q: Examine the diagram above. Where do terrigenous sediments accumulate? Why do they accumulate here?

A:   Terrigenous sediments originate from erosion of rocks, volcanic eruptions, and blown dust from the...

Q: You see two neighboring regions on a planet. One has many impact craters, and the other is character...

A: Craters are roughly bowl-shaped depression on the surface of planets, satellites, or any other celes...

Q: Suppose we find the hypothetical Planet 9 beyond Pluto.  Suppose we find that the semi-major axis of...

A: Astronomical Unit (AU) Astronomical unit is the average distance between the sun and the earth. Kepl...

Q: Earth Science Question

A: Crust and upper mantle of the Earth is known as lithosphere, it is divided in to several plates call...

Q: Sinking air warms, yet thunderstorm downdrafts are usually old. Why?

A: The term downdraft is utilized to portray the downpour and the cool air that starts to descend from ...

Q: What is the relationship of wet and dry climates to global circulation?

A: On the maximum surface of the earth, a great quantity of the wind-circulation is present. This world...

Q: Granite silica rich. Examining a hand sample of granite, you identify a clear mineral with conchoida...

A: Granite is an igneous rock that contains coarse grains of mostly Quartz, Alkali Feldspar, and Plagio...

Q: Who is responsible for the pollution in our world?

A: Pollution now-a-days has become a serious problem to the environment. Breathing has become really di...

Q: Arrange the following adaptations in order from those that evolved first to those that evolved most ...

A: The first organism that came into the earth was cyanobacteria. It came around 4.1 billion years ago....

Q: New crust is constantly being created at divergent boundaries and older crust is constantly being de...

A: The plate tectonic boundaries or plate boundaries are the boundaries where tectonic activities are t...

Q: Please answer very soon

A:   Lag deposit is a coarse-grained residue left after finer particles have been transported away, due...

Q: In what kind of environment was this rock likely deposited?     A lake     Very close to...

A: This rock looks like a schist, a kind of metamorphic rock.  It shows high-grade metamorphism. It con...

Q: Historical geology takes into account___________  changes such as continental drift, mountain-buildi...

A:   Historical geology applies the principles and techniques of geology to reconstruct and understand ...

Q: what is life? Could it have developed without oxygen?

A: The physical existence that rises, acts, defines, reacts, grows, gives rise to another physical exis...

Q: Explain why a rise in oil prices drives an increased interest in renewable energy sources.

A: The energy sources which are mainly associated with nature and infinite in amount, are known as rene...

Q: Explain the seismic-gap method of forecasting earthquakes please.

A: A geologically or tectonically active area that is known for its past crust deformation but recently...

Q: Which of the following would NOT be a reason for a extinction event? Group of answer choices frequen...

A: There were almost five extinction events that took place in the earth’s history. These events lead t...

Q: nterior of the Earth- Name each of the following features: 1. 2, Ocean 2. 3. 3. 4. 5. 4. 6. Shade th...

A: The earth is divided based on the composition as crust, mantle and core. By Tomography, the structur...