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Q: The mass of Pluto is 1.31E+22 kg, and it's radius is 1.15E+3 km. What is the escape velocity from…

A: Escape velocity formula is given by Ve = 2GM/R Or, Ve2 = 2GM/R Where M is the mass of the planet and…

Q: Refer to Figure 7.12 , and Figure 7.10 , to determine what aspect of global circulation (polar…

A: Inorder to balance the surplus and deficit of solar radiation in different latitudes, there is a…

Q: 1. Did the storm occur in the North Atlantic or the South Atlantic? How did you figure this out? 2.…

A: Tropical cyclones are powerful, rotating wind system with low-pressure centre which generates over…

Q: This is a direct calculation question. You are in a spacecraft orbiting Saturn. The mass of Saturn…

A: Answer to the first question-  Escape velocity (Vs) = √(2GM/r)  G=universal gravitational constant…

Q: List the main sources of surface weather data.

A: INTRODUCTION:Weather observations are an important aspect of meteorology. That’s because they are…

Q: Please answer the following: A)  List these objects or regions of space in order of increasing size…

A: A) A solar system is made up of a star and all the objects that orbit it, such as planets, moons,…

Q: 18. Use a rose diagram to portray the following angular data: Direction N NE E SE Frequency 43 12 23…

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Q: Have you ever felt rain or snow falling down on you? Why do you think liquid water tends to move…

A: Need to write down that why rain or snow falls down.

Q: is Fima, which we can solve for acceleration to give us a F/m. Which answer below correctly reasons…

A: Both the first and third option is correct

Q: What advantages do infrared images have over visible light images? Name one disadvantage.

A: Sunlight consists of three types of lights: infrared, visible, and ultra-violet. The radiation that…

Q: Which regions on the Earth have the smallest annual change in daylight hours

A: The Equatorial region on the Earth have the smallest anual change in daylight hours. Any where in…

Q: Rock Type Minerals Present Weathering Conditions Products

A: Exercise Table 4.1       ROCK TYPE MINERALS PRESENT WEATHERING CONDITIONS PRODUCTS Basalt…

Q: What precentage of the Earth is illuminated on December solstice?

A: Answer: 1/2 of the portion of the earth that is illuminated on December solstice that is 50 percent…

Q: If you found fossilized gut contents containing ammonite remains, are the ammonite fossils trace…

A: Answer: Ammonites were sea creatures that belonged to the class Cephalopoda and phylum Mollusca.…

Q: The mean temperature is 55°F on a particular day. The following day, the mean drops to 45°F.…

A: Mean Temperature Ta on 1st day = 55oF Base temperature Tbase = 65oF Thus, HDD= Tbase - Ta  = 65 - 55…

Q: The mass of Mars is 6.39E+23 kg, and it's radius is 3.40E+3 km. What is the surface gravity of this…

A: Answer) In the above question it is given that, Mass of the Mars, M = 6.39x1023 kg And Radius of the…

Q: Question 1 i). On a blank PNG Map, plot the distribution of the 8 major Soil Orders in PNG (Combine…

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Q: The weather map in Figure 9.20 shows a well-developedmidlatitude cyclone. Calculate the pressure…

A: Clouds can be seen in infrared satellite images throughout both day and night.

Q: b. What is the difference between seafloor spreading, continental drift, and plate tectonics theory?

A: The hypothesis of plate tectonics unites mainland float and ocean bottom spreading. Plates are made…

Q: Suppose the air temperature is 20°C (68°F), and the relative humidity is 50 percent at 6:00 P.M.…

A: Decrease in temperature of air= 1 degree C/2 hours Time duration between 6 PM to 6 AM = 12 hours…

Q: The Cassini spacecraft was a mission to Saturn which observed Saturn and several of Saturn's moons.…

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Q: Think of the different landforms and bodies of water in Philadelphia. What physical features are…

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Q: Two cities lie on the same latitude (about 45 degrees N). City A is located along a windward coast…

A: City A is located in the coastal areas, so it will have a maritime climate that will have a…