Geography and Earth Sciences

Choose the option that lists the factors that are not influences of slope stability studied during h

Choose the option that lists the factors that are not influences of slope stability studied during h

Choose the option that lists the factors that are not influences of slope stability studied during hazard assessment?
A) type of rock, orientation of faults, amount of quartz content, orientation of bedding
B) orientation of bedding, exte

Fochaian   562   7 Replies

Gursh

Banksy, Speto and Black Hand are internationally known

Banksy, Speto and Black Hand are internationally known

Banksy, Speto and Black Hand are internationally known
A) street artists.
B) world heritage sites.
C) pseudoplaces.
D) funerary landscapes.
E) rock gardens.

Alexanian   1166   6 Replies

sundew

Examine the photo taken in 1994 when Comet Shoemaker-Levy collided with the planet Jupiter. This col

Examine the photo taken in 1994 when Comet Shoemaker-Levy collided with the planet Jupiter. This col

Examine the photo taken in 1994 when Comet Shoemaker-Levy collided with the planet Jupiter. This collision is thought to be similar to the collisions that occurred early in our solar system's history, according to the nebular theory. What happen

Earthy   789   5 Replies

Richy271

What is the answer to the following question. You are conducting a question and answer activity on

What is the answer to the following question. You are conducting a question and answer activity on

You are conducting a question and answer activity on the climate and economics of Russia.  Your students respond well and you conclude that they are ready for a test covering the content.  Of the following, you conclusion best illustrates

Anonymous   59   1 Reply

bio_man

How does the change from water vapor to cloud droplets add heat to the...

How does the change from water vapor to cloud droplets add heat to the...

How does the change from water vapor to cloud droplets add heat to the atmosphere?

How does differential heating and cooling of Earth’s surface result in global scale winds like the Trade Winds and Westerlies?

What type of weath

puchacho11   327   1 Reply

bolbol

One contrast between the urban centers of core countries and those of peripheral countries is that ...

One contrast between the urban centers of core countries and those of peripheral countries is that ...

One contrast between the urban centers of core countries and those of peripheral countries is that _______.

A) urban centers of the core developed largely in response to economic growth, whereas urban centers of the periphery developed in

rakan.205   1074   1 Reply

bolbol

Why mineral chalcopyrite and sphalerite hard to find in alluvium placer deposit?

Why mineral chalcopyrite and sphalerite hard to find in alluvium placer deposit?

Elaborate a bit. Thank you.

cassie1226   359   1 Reply

bolbol

Geography (including map making and geographical description) was essential for

Geography (including map making and geographical description) was essential for

Geography (including map making and geographical description) was essential for commercial success in the competitive world of the European Renaissance. is this
 True
 False

mhurckes   408   1 Reply

bolbol

Using what you know about the local agricultural practices, topography, and clim

Using what you know about the local agricultural practices, topography, and clim

Using what you know about the local agricultural practices, topography, and climate, evaluate which erosion control practices would be best suited for your area.

barry   565   1 Reply

bolbol

Consider the various renewable energy resources and decide which would be the be

Consider the various renewable energy resources and decide which would be the be

Consider the various renewable energy resources and decide which would be the best one for your community. Support your position.

barry   398   1 Reply

bolbol

Australia's urban dominance is declining due to excellent agricultural and mining opportunities.T ...

Australia's urban dominance is declining due to excellent agricultural and mining opportunities.T ...

Australia's urban dominance is declining due to excellent agricultural and mining opportunities.
T or F ?

mycorollas   484   3 Replies

fluid

Which latitudes experience persistent lift of air due to the convection the...

Which latitudes experience persistent lift of air due to the convection the...

Which latitudes experience persistent lift of air due to the convection the drive Earth’s global atmospheric circulation?

A. 15⁰ and 30⁰
   
B. 0⁰ and 60⁰
   
C. 5⁰ and 85⁰
   
D. 0⁰ and 90⁰
   
E. 45⁰ and

puchacho11   685   1 Reply

bolbol

The term for water that is caught on the surface of vegetation during a rain shower is __________. ...

The term for water that is caught on the surface of vegetation during a rain shower is __________. ...

The term for water that is caught on the surface of vegetation during a rain shower is __________. Some of this water will subsequently run down the branches and trunk of the tree to reach the ground surface by __________. Once on the ground, water w

oiratno   200   3 Replies

Anonymous

What percent of earths radius is 20 kilometers?

What percent of earths radius is 20 kilometers?

what percent of  earths radius is 20 kilometers?

Benjamin41   531   1 Reply

bolbol

Which of the following terms links Earth's energy, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere?

Which of the following terms links Earth's energy, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere?

Which of the following terms links Earth's energy, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere? 
A)  albedo 
B)  sensible heat 
C)  latent heat of evaporation 
D)  infrared energy emitte

oiratno   334   3 Replies

qvc

On a map showing barometric pressure around an anticyclone, the values of isobars will ____ as you ...

On a map showing barometric pressure around an anticyclone, the values of isobars will ____ as you ...

On a map showing barometric pressure around an anticyclone, the values of isobars will ____ as you move towards the center of the anticyclone.
 a. decrease
 b. stay constant
 c. increase
 d. increase and then decrease
 

bkm1   732   2 Replies

Anonymous

Ages of isotopes in order from oldest to youngest

Ages of isotopes in order from oldest to youngest

Recall from your reading about the radiometric time scale to put the following isotopes in order of use, from oldest rock to youngest.

Carbon-14


Potassium-40


Samarium-147


Thorium-232

Bigirish55   3196   3 Replies

jjsmith9999

Ultraviolet radiation breaks apart molecules made up of paired oxygen atoms. Ind

Ultraviolet radiation breaks apart molecules made up of paired oxygen atoms. Ind

homosphere
   ionosphere
   ozone layer
   stratosphere
   mesosphere

awnser ionosphere

oz   469   1 Reply

bolbol

The tides with the maximum tidal elevation are ________ tides.

The tides with the maximum tidal elevation are ________ tides.

The tides with the maximum tidal elevation are ________ tides.
A) flood
B) high
C) ebb
D) spring
E) leap

Wrogue   1517   5 Replies

GeoExp

A mirage is an optical effect caused by refraction when light passes from air with one density into ...

A mirage is an optical effect caused by refraction when light passes from air with one density into ...

A mirage is an optical effect caused by refraction when light passes from air with one density into air with a different density, causing the object to appear displaced from its true position.
True or False?

masterson   157   2 Replies

Anonymous

In the case of world music, globalization has helped cultural diversity to flourish. (True or false?)

In the case of world music, globalization has helped cultural diversity to flourish. (True or false?)

In the case of world music, globalization has helped cultural diversity to flourish.

Is this statement true or false?

Alexanian   664   3 Replies

Anonymous

A common characteristic of all the basins of interior drainage in the United Sta

A common characteristic of all the basins of interior drainage in the United Sta

A common characteristic of all the basins of interior drainage in the United States is that they ________.
A) are of very small size
B) are all in the western United States
C) all drain to the Pacific Ocean
D) are all drained by t

Wrogue   1663   5 Replies

Anonymous

Topographic maps and experts?

Topographic maps and experts?

Who can I find that I can ask questions to regarding the topography of a region in the United States? I am particularly interested in if it is known what the lands shapes were prior to roads, buildings, etc?

CarbonRobot   124   1 Reply

Anonymous

Suppose you lived on the Falkland Islands at 52 degrees south latitude. Describe the basic changes ...

Suppose you lived on the Falkland Islands at 52 degrees south latitude. Describe the basic changes ...

Suppose you lived on the Falkland Islands at 52 degrees south latitude. Describe the basic changes in the angle of the Sun in the sky and the length of the day as time progresses from January to December.

jspinal   2886   3 Replies

Anonymous

Why is maritime Tropical air is crucial to human existence in the eastern United

Why is maritime Tropical air is crucial to human existence in the eastern United

Why is maritime Tropical air is crucial to human existence in the eastern United States?

Wrogue   1124   4 Replies

ameliaaria

What role (if any) will our changing climate play in future desertification?

What role (if any) will our changing climate play in future desertification?

What role (if any) will our changing climate play in future desertification?

barry   598   1 Reply

bolbol

Is the greenhouse effect a bad thing for the planet? Why or why not?

Is the greenhouse effect a bad thing for the planet? Why or why not?

Is the greenhouse effect a bad thing for the planet? Why or why not?

barry   574   1 Reply

bolbol

In most cases, streams with perennial flow continue to receive water between precipitation events be

In most cases, streams with perennial flow continue to receive water between precipitation events be

In most cases, streams with perennial flow continue to receive water between precipitation events because of:

Hannah Janney   95   1 Reply

bio_man

Which has the highest and lowest degree of metamorphism between Gneiss, Schist,

Which has the highest and lowest degree of metamorphism between Gneiss, Schist,

Which has the highest and lowest degree of metamorphism between Gneiss, Schist, Phylite, and Slate?

tdktwan   724   1 Reply

bolbol

Which of these two sets of apparent polar wandering paths shows the "fixed continentmodel, and ...

Which of these two sets of apparent polar wandering paths shows the "fixed continentmodel, and ...

Which of these two sets of apparent polar wandering paths shows the "fixed continentmodel, and which shows the "plate tectonics

Anonymous   128   1 Reply

bio_man

Tourism can be both an environmental freind and an environmental foe

Tourism can be both an environmental freind and an environmental foe

Nothing

Anonymous   169   1 Reply

bio_man

Sea route between Gateway of India Or Ferry's Wharf and Malvan beach by boat.

Sea route between Gateway of India Or Ferry's Wharf and Malvan beach by boat.

Can there be a sea route between (Gateway of India Or Ferry's Wharf) and Malvan beach by boat, ferry or cruise?

Thanks & Regards,
Prashant S Akerkar

prashantakerkar   391   2 Replies

prashantakerkar

Waves of oscillation become waves of ________.

Waves of oscillation become waves of ________.

Waves of oscillation become waves of ________.

▸ translation

▸ *

edehghany   184   1 Reply

Kmc14

It appears that many barrier islands were formed in the past when ________.

It appears that many barrier islands were formed in the past when ________.

It appears that many barrier islands were formed in the past when ________.

▸ sea level was lower

▸ *

yojoe102   171   1 Reply

dong

If the Antarctic and ________ would completely melt, the result would be a very large rise in sea level.

If the Antarctic and ________ would completely melt, the result would be a very large rise in sea level.

If the Antarctic and ________ would completely melt, the result would be a very large rise in sea level.

▸ Greenland

▸ *

lvnrn2012   221   1 Reply

linakhalaf

A worldwide concern about coral is that above-normal water temperatures cause coral to expel ...

A worldwide concern about coral is that above-normal water temperatures cause coral to expel ...

A worldwide concern about coral is that above-normal water temperatures cause coral to expel symbiotic algae that provide the coral polyps with nutrients. This event is called ________.

▸ bleaching

▸ *

AsadQ1   153   1 Reply

duhello

________ are the individual animals which produce stony coral.

________ are the individual animals which produce stony coral.

________ are the individual animals which produce stony coral.

▸ Polyps, Anthoza

▸ Polyps

▸ Anthoza

▸ *

sunnisam   141   1 Reply

andrat

Which of the following shoreline features doesnotbelong with the others?

Which of the following shoreline features doesnotbelong with the others?

Which of the following shoreline features does not belong with the others?

▸ Bench

▸ Lagoon

▸ Terrace

▸ Notch

▸ Cliff

thenamehobbs   136   1 Reply

shandaman13

Which of the following istrueof tides?

Which of the following istrueof tides?

[html]Which of the following is true of tides?

▸ They are unpredictable for most all areas on Earth.

▸ There is one cycle per day.

▸ They have small effects on landforms.

▸ Daily ranges cannot exceed

choco1433   138   1 Reply

sandra15

Which of the following isnotassociated with tides?

Which of the following isnotassociated with tides?

[html]Which of the following is not associated with tides?

▸ Gravitational influence of the Moon

▸ Gravitation influence of the Sun

▸ Large amounts of erosion on most coasts

▸ Two tidal cycles per day

marcsleiman   122   1 Reply

firebug210