Geography and Earth Sciences

Countries on the Equator

Countries on the Equator

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equator

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/countries-on-the-equator.html

https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&source=hp&ei=brGDXeqKH_Pfz7sP3--u8Ak&q=countries+on+equator&oq=countr

prashantakerkar   38   1 Reply

prashantakerkar

How to find age of rock 235U/207Pb, 238U/206Pb using ratios from Zircon sample of rock

How to find age of rock 235U/207Pb, 238U/206Pb using ratios from Zircon sample of rock

half life of 235U 207Pb = 704 million years with a decay life of 9.8485x10-10
half life of 238U 206 Pb= 4.46 billion years with a decay constant of 1.55125x10-10

Ratio:    206Pb/238U           207Pb/

Victoria79   14   1 Reply

bio_man

International space station design & build by ISRO.

International space station design & build by ISRO.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Space_Station

Is ISS design & build is on the cards for our Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) program in future?

Thanks & Regards,
Prashant S Akerkar

prashantakerkar   68   2 Replies

bio_man

Lightning occuring in nine planets of solar system.

Lightning occuring in nine planets of solar system.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning

Do Lightning occur in all nine planets of the solar system?

Earth  - Yes
Jupiter - Yes / No
Mars - Yes / No
Venus - Yes / No
Saturn - Yes / No
Neptune -

prashantakerkar   138   7 Replies

bio_man

Tackling Hurricanes - Tropical cyclones.

Tackling Hurricanes - Tropical cyclones.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_cyclone

What are the Best ways to Tackle Hurricanes or Tropical cyclones?

As Hurricane is classified as a natural calamity, there may not be any preventive measures for Hurricanes?

prashantakerkar   68   3 Replies

bio_man

What is the relationship between vertical motion of air, air pressure, and storm

What is the relationship between vertical motion of air, air pressure, and storm

What is the relationship between vertical motion of air, air pressure, and stormy and calm weather?

What is happening when an atmospheric river is flowing toward the west coast of United States?

How does storm surge develop duri

puchacho11   381   1 Reply

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ryann

Temperature is usually the key difference between air masses separated by a fro

Temperature is usually the key difference between air masses separated by a fro

 Temperature is usually the key difference between air masses separated by a front.

elpflower   369   1 Reply

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ryann

If you suffer from nephophobia, which weather phenomenon do you fear?

If you suffer from nephophobia, which weather phenomenon do you fear?

If you suffer from nephophobia, which weather phenomenon do you fear?

a. Clouds
b. Snow
c. Wind
d. Thuderstorm

ryann   26   1 Reply

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bolbol

The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to measure which of these weather occurrences?

The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to measure which of these weather occurrences?

The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to measure which of these weather occurrences?

a. Wind storms
b. Hurricanes
c. Tornados
d. Hydrometers 

ryann   15   1 Reply

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bolbol

Most weather takes in the what ______

Most weather takes in the what ______

Most weather takes in the what _____

a. Troposphere
b. Mesosphere
c. Stratosphere
d. Exosphere

ryann   18   1 Reply

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bolbol

Which of these is not a type of cloud?

Which of these is not a type of cloud?

Which of these is not a type of cloud?

a. Meltemi
b. Fractus
c. Pileus
d. Cumulus

ryann   18   1 Reply

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bolbol

Rank the strata from oldest to youngest.

Rank the strata from oldest to youngest.

In the figure below, a series of geologic events, A-J, shows the configuration of rocks as seen from a road. Some strata have been tilted, and a volcanic dike has intruded some of the rocks. Use the laws of stratigraphy to rank these strata.

nguyenamy0611   1592   2 Replies

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leah.mermaid

Light travels 300,000 km/s. Many communications satellites are in geosynchronous orbit at about ...

Light travels 300,000 km/s. Many communications satellites are in geosynchronous orbit at about ...

Light travels 300,000 km/s. Many communications satellites are in geosynchronous orbit at about 36,000 km above the earth's surface.
 
  If you talk to your friend on the other side of the world via a geosynchronous satellite usi

anvaridthe   400   2 Replies

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anxiousburrito

________ is a form of calcium carbonate.

________ is a form of calcium carbonate.

________ is a form of calcium carbonate.

Stina3245   743   1 Reply

prashantakerkar

When respective storm conditions are expected in your area within the next 24 hours, this is a

When respective storm conditions are expected in your area within the next 24 hours, this is a

When respective storm conditions are expected in your area within the next 24 hours, this is a _________________.

Princessahmni   203   2 Replies

bio_man

The approximate boundary between salt marshes and mangrove swaps is ________ latitude.

The approximate boundary between salt marshes and mangrove swaps is ________ latitude.

The approximate boundary between salt marshes and mangrove swaps is ________ latitude.

▸ 10°

▸ 20°

▸ 30°

▸ 40°

▸ 50°

asprague24   168   2 Replies

asprague24

Coastal geostrophic currents are variable because they depend on the ________ and the amount of ...

Coastal geostrophic currents are variable because they depend on the ________ and the amount of ...

Coastal geostrophic currents are variable because they depend on the ________ and the amount of runoff for their strength.

▸ wind

▸ salinity gradient

▸ depth effect

▸ temperature gradient

▸ tide

nyounger   126   1 Reply

jaded 7

The extent of a continent's coastal waters depends on the size and relief of its continental ________.

The extent of a continent's coastal waters depends on the size and relief of its continental ________.

The extent of a continent's coastal waters depends on the size and relief of its continental ________.

▸ slope

▸ trench

▸ rise

▸ shelf

▸ ridge

banggedung   274   3 Replies

Jjogbhf

The part of the shore beyond the low tide breaker line and is deep enough that waves rarely affect ...

The part of the shore beyond the low tide breaker line and is deep enough that waves rarely affect ...

The part of the shore beyond the low tide breaker line and is deep enough that waves rarely affect the bottom is known as the ________.

▸ backshore

▸ foreshore

▸ nearshore

▸ offshore

▸ shoreline

JisselFlores   115   1 Reply

Dogggg

The part of the shore that extends seaward from the low tide shoreline to the low tide breaker line ...

The part of the shore that extends seaward from the low tide shoreline to the low tide breaker line ...

The part of the shore that extends seaward from the low tide shoreline to the low tide breaker line is known as the ________.

▸ backshore

▸ foreshore

▸ nearshore

▸ offshore

▸ shoreline

shayeshaye00   101   3 Replies

shawntage

The part of the shore that represents the water's edge and migrates back and forth with the tide is ...

The part of the shore that represents the water's edge and migrates back and forth with the tide is ...

The part of the shore that represents the water's edge and migrates back and forth with the tide is known as the ________.

▸ backshore

▸ foreshore

▸ nearshore

▸ offshore

▸ shoreline

kaarnold98   79   1 Reply

meigsfla

The part of the shore that is exposed at low tide and submerged at high tide is known as the ________.

The part of the shore that is exposed at low tide and submerged at high tide is known as the ________.

The part of the shore that is exposed at low tide and submerged at high tide is known as the ________.

▸ backshore

▸ foreshore

▸ nearshore

▸ offshore

▸ shoreline

achalmers   83   2 Replies

achalmers

The part of the shore that is above the high tide shoreline and is covered with water only during ...

The part of the shore that is above the high tide shoreline and is covered with water only during ...

The part of the shore that is above the high tide shoreline and is covered with water only during storms is known as the ________.

▸ backshore

▸ foreshore

▸ nearshore

▸ offshore

▸ shoreline

unicorngirl13   79   1 Reply

jrhome1985!

The boundary between the shore and the coast is known as the ________.

The boundary between the shore and the coast is known as the ________.

The boundary between the shore and the coast is known as the ________.

▸ coastline

▸ shore-coast

▸ wave front

▸ shoreline

▸ beach front

tlc_71111   57   2 Replies

tlc_71111

The zone extends inland from the shore to as far as ocean-related features can be found is known as ...

The zone extends inland from the shore to as far as ocean-related features can be found is known as ...

The zone extends inland from the shore to as far as ocean-related features can be found is known as the ________.

▸ coastline

▸ foreshore

▸ beach

▸ wave front

▸ coast

tlc_71111   62   1 Reply

kwashington67

The zone that lies between the lowest tide level and the highest elevation on land that is affected ...

The zone that lies between the lowest tide level and the highest elevation on land that is affected ...

The zone that lies between the lowest tide level and the highest elevation on land that is affected by storm waves is known as the ________.

▸ beach

▸ wave front

▸ coastline

▸ shore

▸ coast

temp321   48   2 Replies

temp321

Eroded material is carried along coastlines from high-energy wave areas to ________.

Eroded material is carried along coastlines from high-energy wave areas to ________.

Eroded material is carried along coastlines from high-energy wave areas to ________.

▸ active offshore berms

▸ the foreshore

▸ the nearshore zone

▸ the backshore

▸ low-energy wave areas

zmudasam   53   1 Reply

amw87470

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is reflected by clouds back into space?

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is reflected by clouds back into space?

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lbelcher   118   1 Reply

ShayT0923

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is reflected back into space?

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is reflected back into space?

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Ingy_   97   2 Replies

Ingy_

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth is reflected back into space?

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth is reflected back into space?

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mdagenh1   91   1 Reply

blazeypooh

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is absorbed by ocean and land?

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is absorbed by ocean and land?

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rsbains   102   5 Replies

Ingy_

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is absorbed in the atmosphere?

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is absorbed in the atmosphere?

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coolcat   63   1 Reply

gdchavis1

Based of the Measured relative sea level data versus time from tide gauges from New York, New York; ...

Based of the Measured relative sea level data versus time from tide gauges from New York, New York; ...

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Migo7s   82   1 Reply

gtur

Based on the graph of surface air temperature versus time, what do the peaks and troughs indicate?

Based on the graph of surface air temperature versus time, what do the peaks and troughs indicate?

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ineedthebioq   87   2 Replies

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ineedthebioq

Based on the graph of surface air temperature versus time, when did the rate of warming begin to ...

Based on the graph of surface air temperature versus time, when did the rate of warming begin to ...

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jacksonfive09   80   1 Reply

jzhu11

Which of the following statements best describes the correlation between the 11 year average of ...

Which of the following statements best describes the correlation between the 11 year average of ...

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banggedung   88   3 Replies

mnp2357

The organism shown is an example of which of the following?

The organism shown is an example of which of the following?

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SPP24   90   4 Replies

anthead

The animal shown lives in which of the following rocky shore tidal zones?

The animal shown lives in which of the following rocky shore tidal zones?

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zmudasam   108   9 Replies

Nikki_LYNN

These organisms are inhabitants of a/an ________.

These organisms are inhabitants of a/an ________.

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autumnnelson123   87   1 Reply

urbacore

The area on a rocky shore inhabited by organisms adapted to withstand wave energy for the majority ...

The area on a rocky shore inhabited by organisms adapted to withstand wave energy for the majority ...

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alekhsiang   94   3 Replies

tlaster