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A: Springfield is the capital city of US state. The sun angle starts to increase from summer solstice…

Q: Explain how sediment liquefaction occurs in an earthquake andhow it can cause damage.

A: Liquefaction occurs when a soil's strength and stiffness are weakened as a result of earthquake…

Q: What are you common weeds in Belize

A: Belize is a Caribbean country in the Central America.

Q: What is the primary basis for the division of the atmosphere into different regions?

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Q: When magma intrudes layered sedimentary rocks and pushes them apart, later cooling and crystallizing…

A: Initially earth was simply a hot ball of gases and lava, devoid of any atmosphere, life, water,…

Q: Using Figure 14.11, what is the average annual temperature (Jan July) range at 70°S, 64°W ? O 10-15°…

A: The annual range of temperature is the difference between the hottest and coldest months.

Q: Match which of the following characteristics belong to minerals and which ones belong to rocks in…

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Q: In your own words, explain What is map orientation? Write in 150 words.

A: Maps are typically made according to the point of view of a specific course. The directionality of a…

Q: Give the name of the mineral described in each statement   1. Gives off water when heated,…

A: 1. Zeolite is the mineral which when heated gives off water, hydrous silicate of aluminum with…

Q: Differentiate material flow from energy flow. Why are these processes important

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Q: 1. Briefly discuss in less than two paragraphs the flaws of command-and-control environmental…

A: Given that, briefly discuss in less than in two paragraphs the flaws of command and control…

Q: Examine the Bahamas (Latitude 23°58′40.98″ N, Longitude77°30′20.37″ W) with Google Earth. Describe…

A: The depositional environment of Bahamas is majorly of carbonate depositions.

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A: Tectonic activities sometimes release energy suddenly. This causes sudden and violent shaking of the…

Q: Name examples of high-tech equipment that can be used tostudy rocks. What extra information can…

A: To geologists, a stone is a characteristic substance made out of strong gems of various minerals…

Q: 3. How do outdoor and indoor air quality differ in less- and more-industrialized countries? Can you…

A: The quality of the air inside buildings based on the concentrations of pollutants and thermal…

Q: Why can the minerals in a rock be a clue about how the rock formed?

A: Rock is a naturally occurring solid mass of mixture of minerals. It is the fundamental unit of solid…

Q: Which of the following is TRUE about the Solar System?     a. Each planet is relatively isolated in…

A: In solar system every planet revolves around the sun due to centripetal force.

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Q: What phenomena may be involved in transforming a protolithinto metamorphic rock?

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Q: These can be cited as some of the negative environmental impacts as a consequence of the presence of…

A: Part I Tourism sector has become one of the great economic activity. There are number of country…

Q: Sailing along 35°N latitude in July, a sailor measured the noon sun angle at his current location as…

A: Equation for Sun noon angle is, Sun Noon Angle = 90 – Zenith Angle The zenith angle is defined as…

Q: Summarize the procedures (3-4 sentences each step) of a water treatment plant. Provide a diagram…

A: Water treatment is the process of removal of harmful physical, biological, and chemical substances…

Q: How do metamorphic rocks differ from igneous and sedimentaryrocks?

A: Naturally occurring, inorganic, crystalline solid with defined physical and chemical properties is…

Q: Give 5 factors that influence the buildup of water level during a storm surge.

A: A storm surge  is a beach front flood or torrent like peculiarity of rising water ordinarily…

Q: What are Immediate Release Nuclides? Give 2 examples and discuss why they are more likely than other…

A: An unstable form of a chemical element that releases radiation as it breaks down and becomes more…

Q: 4. What are the major factors that affect the rate of penetration? Try to explain these factors how…

A: Answer: 4. Rate of penetration is expressed as distance drilled per unit of time (ft per hour) or…

Q: CRITICAL THINKING 1. London, England, is at the same latitude as Calgary in Canada's province of…

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Q: 1. It refers to the atmospheric condition of a place over a long period of time. A. climate 4. The…

A: Throughout the history, climate of the Earth has changed. The past climate changes are mainly caused…

Q: Identify the focus and epicenter of the earthquake shown in thediagram.

A: The point on the surface of the earth vertically above the focus of an earthquake is known as…

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Q: Give at least kinds of paleomagnetic evidence supporting the theory of plate tectonics?

A: Plate tectonic theory is the most widely accepted theory in the world. According to this theory, the…

Q: LL LL EF HI Name: Retana Maare Period: 2. Air Mass Worksheet B H. D. Letter Temperature Moisture Air…

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Q: During the winter months, January in the Northern Hemisphere and July in the Southern Hemisphere,…

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Q: ELEMENTS EXPOSED TO HAZARDS Buildings collapse due to earthquake During floods children, elderly and…

A: Hazards may be either natural type or human-induced. All the hazards cause loss lives and…

Q: Explain the difference between a clastic and a crystalline rock.

A: The earth's crust is majorly composed of rocks and products of rock weathering. The aggregation of…

Q: Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter of the BEST answer. 1. If you are located at the North Pole,…

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Q: Create a Concept map of: Earth’s systems: hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, biosphere - Define…

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Q: Why weather forecasting needs to be accurate?

A: Weather forecasting is the use of science and technology to predict atmospheric conditions for a…

Q: What are cross beds, and how do they form? How can you readthe current direction from cross beds?

A: Cross beds are the feature of sedimentary rock. These are the set of the inclined rock layers. Cross…

Q: Explain how steps can be taken to protect people from theeffects of eruptions.

A: Volcanoes are vents using which the magma erupts. The eruption can be either effusive or explosive.…

Q: Use the diagram below to answer the questions that follow.

A: The following figure shows the trees and shrubs o other plants and how they grow with time. Annual…

Q: Why don’t large eruptions on Hawaii cause global cooling?

A: During the volcanic eruption, the materials that come out include volcanic gases, ash, and aerosol…

Q: The graph shows the estimated annual amount of heat that is transported from the equator toward the…

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

Q: Differentiate ecosystem resistance and ecosystem resilience. How does human activity affect these…

A: Ecosystem Resistance: Ecosystem resistance is the ability of that ecosystem to resist any change…

Q: Explain the differences among the scales used to describe thesize of an earthquake.

A: The earthquake is the natural disaster which can make tremendous damage to the life and property of…

Q: What is a large igneous province (LIP)? (

A: Large Igneous Province (LIP) are the province of igneous origin that covers a large area, they cover…

Q: What factors determine the character (e.g., thickness, texture,types of horizons, etc.) of a soil?

A: Soil is the top upper most layer of lithosphere. Its formation is very slow process but its…

Q: What factors control the cooling rate of a magma within thecrust?

A: Magma cooling is a vital aspect to characterize the igneous rock texture. The cooling rate…

Q: What does the mixture of grain sizes in a porphyritic igneousrock indicate about its cooling…

A: Porphyritic rocks are the rocks with characteristic difference in size of mineral crystals. Most…