The theory of plate tectonics states that

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A: Magma is the molten or semi-molten natural material that comes out of the earth's interior.

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A: Father of Geology The Scottish geologist James Hutton is known as father of geology.

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A: According to the theory of plate tectonics, the Earth comprises several lithospheric plates. The lit...

Q: What are some uses of the igneous rock, granite?

A: Granite is a coarse-grained, felsic, or light-coloured plutonic igneous rock that is formed in the s...

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A: Saltiness refers to the measure of the quantity of salt components dissolved in the solution. Acidit...

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A: Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun. It is a terrestrial planet, which is a planet where the outer ...

Q: Where do two plates move apart from each other?

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A: Irrigation is the artificial process of supplying water to the crops.

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Q: Where do you think is most of Earth’s freshwater located? And why

A: Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered with water, and out of this 71%, only about 2.5%...

Q: Describe the behavior of rocks confined from the different stresses

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Q: How can plate tectonics be used to help explain the difference between a seamount and a tablemount?

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A: An earthquake's magnitude is measured from the amplitude of the highest seismic wave.   Disclaimer: ...

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A: A mineral is a naturally occurring solid or inorganic substance. It has a fixed chemical composition...

Q: How does Earth's interior work, and how does it affect the surface?

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Q: What happens with the old oceanic crust? Explain.

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A: Stars produce higher amounts of brightness and are measured in terms of luminosity. The brightness v...

Q: Is the average density of the terrestrial planets greater or less than the density of Earth’s crust?

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Q: Explain tectonics plate in detail.

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A: The Moon is the only naturally formed satellite of the Earth that revolves around it in tilted orbit...

Q: What happens to oceanic crust at a deep-ocean trench?

A: Plate tectonics is an important geological concept that helps to define geological processes. These ...

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A: The earth is composed of several types of rocks. Three types of rocks present on the earth are igneo...

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Q: Similarities and differences of ocean basins and continents

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Q: How do we identify mineral based on their physical properties ?

A: A mineral is a naturally occurring solid chemical compound with a definite crystal structure. Minera...

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A: Chert is a fine-grained sedimentary that is composed of microcrystalline crystals of quartz. Micrite...