Why is most lithogenous sediment composed of quartz grains? What is the chemical composition of quartz?

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A: A climate commitment describes the fact that the climate reacts due to climatic forces such as green...

Q: Specify the characteristics and coastal features that differentiate erosional and depositional shore...

A: Erosional shores: 1) These shores are  with minimum or no sedimentation. 2) They show high relief an...

Q: 1)region of active volcanoes: What mechanism caused this melting?   2) In which direction is the Jua...

A: 1) There are many active volcanoes in every part of the earth. There are around 1,500 active volcan...

Q: Describe the differences between oceanic ridges and oceanic rises. Include in your answer why these ...

A: Oceanic plates undergo different types of tectonic movements.  When two oceanic plates move away fro...

Q: On a base map of the world, plot and label the major currents involved in the surface circulation gy...

A: The following figure shows the world map in which major currents involved in the surface circulation...

Q: Why do some experts believe that the ocean can be a repository for many of society’s wastes? If we d...

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Q: Another important determinant of productivity is the availability of solar radiation. Why is biologi...

A: Photic zone is the zone of the epipelagic zone of sunlight concentration as it's the uppermost layer...

Q: Discuss why some rivers have deltas and others do not. What are the factors that determine whether a...

A: The rivers carry the sediment to the ocean and deposit at their mouths. These deposits of the sedime...

Q: For each of the following statements about deep-water waves, determine if the statement is true or f...

A: a) The wave base is controlled by only the wavelength. The wave base is equal to the half the value ...

Q: What is the history of the culture Oceania?

A: Oceania is a region that is made of thousands of islands and is located through the southern and cen...

Q: Choose the correct answer. 1. Which of the following plants thrive in a cool and moist habitat? A. C...

A: Cool and moist habitat:  In cool and moist habitats, the growth of plants and trees is very quick an...

Q: How do oozes differ from abyssal clay? Discuss how productivity, destruction, and dilution combine t...

A: Deep ocean basin sediments are classified into abyssal clays and oozes. Abyssal clays are formed in ...

Q: Exercise 1. Tick the correct answer:- (a) Which environment is made up of two words? (i) env and iro...

A: The term environment comes from the English word "Environment" which implies to surround. It pertain...

Q: How do sedimentary rocks form on Earth’s surface?

A: SEDIMENTARY ROCK: Although three-fourths of the earth's surface is covered with sedimentary rocks, t...