Geography and Earth Sciences

Based on the eruptive materials, volcanic hazards, and violence of eruptions, wh

Based on the eruptive materials, volcanic hazards, and violence of eruptions, wh

Based on the eruptive materials, volcanic hazards, and violence of eruptions, which type of volcano would be the most dangerous to live near? Cite specific hazards and how they could affect nearby residents.

barry   1217   N/A

barry

Evaluate the following statement: "Humans are agents of weathering and erosion."

Evaluate the following statement: "Humans are agents of weathering and erosion."

Evaluate the following statement: "Humans are agents of weathering and erosion." Explain. Also, state whether you agree or disagree.

barry   1620   N/A

barry

One of the hot-button political issues at the beginning of the 21st century invo

One of the hot-button political issues at the beginning of the 21st century invo

One of the hot-button political issues at the beginning of the 21st century involved the proposal to drill for oil beneath the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Proponents of drilling argued that the oil recovered would reduce American dependence on f

barry   290   N/A

barry

In March 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania suffere

In March 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania suffere

In March 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania suffered a partial-meltdown of one of its reactors, resulting in the release of small amounts of radioactive gases and radioactive iodine. Public confidence in the use of nuclea

barry   304   N/A

barry

Draw a sketch of the greenhouse effect on Earth. Be sure to label the various ty

Draw a sketch of the greenhouse effect on Earth. Be sure to label the various ty

Draw a sketch of the greenhouse effect on Earth. Be sure to label the various types of radiation and explain how heat is trapped.

barry   513   N/A

barry

Using the information you presented in your answer for the previous question, co

Using the information you presented in your answer for the previous question, co

Using the information you presented in your answer for the previous question, compare the greenhouse effect on Earth to that on planetary bodies such as the Moon and Venus.

barry   362   N/A

barry

Evaluate the validity of sunspot periods changing climate on Earth.

Evaluate the validity of sunspot periods changing climate on Earth.

Evaluate the validity of sunspot periods changing climate on Earth.

barry   504   N/A

barry

Do you think global climate change is really occurring? Why or why not? Cite exa

Do you think global climate change is really occurring? Why or why not? Cite exa

Do you think global climate change is really occurring? Why or why not? Cite examples.

barry   408   N/A

barry

Specifically describe how would tell the following minerals apart using minera

Specifically describe how would tell the following minerals apart using minera

Specifically describe how would tell the following minerals apart using mineral properties. Be complete. Do not just state the property, but how it distinguishes each mineral species. Do not use color as the only factor. Make sure and use cleavage, f

tdktwan   585   N/A

tdktwan

what is the relative age of the Green Valley Tonalite vs. the Dacite Plug at Cal

what is the relative age of the Green Valley Tonalite vs. the Dacite Plug at Cal

what is the relative age of the Green Valley Tonalite vs. the Dacite Plug at Calavera Hills? use superposition, inclusion data, or crosscutting relationships

tdktwan   985   N/A

tdktwan

How would the primary MINEROLOGY be different if these rocks were more felsic?

How would the primary MINEROLOGY be different if these rocks were more felsic?

1. How would the primary MINEROLOGY be different if these rocks were more felsic?
2. How would the primary MINEROLOGY be different if these rocks were more mafic?

tdktwan   1140   N/A

tdktwan

How do we come up with the age of Miocene for the volcanic plug? I

How do we come up with the age of Miocene for the volcanic plug? I

 How do we come up with the age of Miocene for the volcanic plug? I

tdktwan   3438   N/A

tdktwan

T/F More and more US suburbs have become collectively self-sufficient?

T/F More and more US suburbs have become collectively self-sufficient?

T/F Urban influence zones refers to areas outside of the city that are still affected by the city?

T/F More and more US suburbs have become collectively self-sufficient?

Gabbyfalz05   1496   N/A

Gabbyfalz05

A maritime Polar (mP) air mass is ________.

A maritime Polar (mP) air mass is ________.

A maritime Polar (mP) air mass is ________.
A) warm and dry
B) warm and humid
C) cold and humid
D) cold and dry

drelog   411   N/A

drelog

Which statement correctly describes part of Earth’s global atmospheric...

Which statement correctly describes part of Earth’s global atmospheric...

Which statement correctly describes part of Earth’s global atmospheric circulation?

A. Air rises at the equator and at 30⁰N latitude
   
B. Air falls at the equator and at 30⁰N latitude
   
C. Air falls at the equator and

puchacho11   352   N/A

puchacho11

In terms of the GII, most African countries have

In terms of the GII, most African countries have

In terms of the GII, most African countries have

lovewa   290   N/A

lovewa

Are these core or Peripheral countries

Are these core or Peripheral countries

Developed Regions?
high GDP per capita?
Third World?
large primary sector of economy?
high debt service relative to GDP?
economically diversified?
high mass consumption?
post-industrial economies?
autarkic regi

mhurckes   360   N/A

mhurckes

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is associated with the ______ pressure belt A.Equatorial ...

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is associated with the ______ pressure belt A.Equatorial ...

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is associated with the ______ pressure belt
      
A.Equatorial Low
      
B.Sub-Tropical High
      
C.Sub-Polar Low
      
D.Polar High
      
E.Equatorial High

mahsa1911   351   N/A

mahsa1911

Megathrusts between subducting oceanic crust and an overriding plate are a potential source of ...

Megathrusts between subducting oceanic crust and an overriding plate are a potential source of ...

A) oceanic crust is "thrust" over the continent along a megathrust so that forces the land downward producing a tsunami
B) one side of the fault is on land and the other is underwater so an earthquake could cause a landslide or tsunami

allover1   423   N/A

allover1

In determining the size of hail stones, weather spotters should report the longest dimension of the ...

In determining the size of hail stones, weather spotters should report the longest dimension of the ...

True or False

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amiddleton33

Why is it so difficult to interpret the geology of the Precambrian? How are these difficulties or ...

Why is it so difficult to interpret the geology of the Precambrian? How are these difficulties or ...

Precambrian time, period of time that extends from about 4.6 billion years ago (the point at which Earth began to form) to the beginning of the Cambrian Period, 542 million years ago. The Precambrian represents more than 80 percent of the total geolo

Nilly1501   361   N/A

Nilly1501

This is a question of enviromental science that I do not know.

This is a question of enviromental science that I do not know.

In general,
  A)hypotheses describe and theories explain.
  B)experiments test and laws explain.
  C)aws describe and theories explain.
 D) laws explain and theories describe.

LP77   212   N/A

LP77

During the Paleozoic many biologic and geologic events occurred. List, then describe 4 different and

During the Paleozoic many biologic and geologic events occurred. List, then describe 4 different and

During the Paleozoic many biologic and geologic events occurred. List, then describe 4 different and significant event and what their impact were for this era

mahsa1911   523   N/A

mahsa1911

Evaluate the economic challenges of Western Australia's mineral extraction industries.

Evaluate the economic challenges of Western Australia's mineral extraction industries.

Evaluate the economic challenges of Western Australia's mineral extraction industries.

mycorollas   212   N/A

mycorollas

Where was the "new economy" born in the U.S.?

Where was the "new economy" born in the U.S.?

Where was the "new economy" born in the U.S.?

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nicoleg7

Silica tetrahedra are able to link into long chains that share oxygen ions thro

Silica tetrahedra are able to link into long chains that share oxygen ions thro

 Silica tetrahedra are able to link into long chains that share oxygen ions through the process of ________.
A) Isolation
B) Precipitation
C) Fission
D) Polymerization

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savio

In July 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought in a three-day battle at Getty

In July 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought in a three-day battle at Getty

In July 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought in a three-day battle at Gettysburg, PA. The Confederate position was on Seminary Ridge, an igneous dike. The Union position was on Cemetery Ridge, an igneous sill. Using what you know about the histo

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savio

Define magma. Explain how magma differs from lava.

Define magma. Explain how magma differs from lava.

Define magma. Explain how magma differs from lava.

barry   694   1 Reply

Doctor-2-B

What atomic particle(s) is used to determine the atomic mass?

What atomic particle(s) is used to determine the atomic mass?

1.What atomic particle(s) is used to determine the atomic mass?
 






Electrons and Neutrons

 





Jimmy Neutron

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connorp

Explain the difference between a quiescent and an explosive eruption.

Explain the difference between a quiescent and an explosive eruption.

Explain the difference between a quiescent and an explosive eruption.

barry   1476   1 Reply

bolbol

What is the importance of monitoring volcanic activity?

What is the importance of monitoring volcanic activity?

What is the importance of monitoring volcanic activity?

barry   948   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

How do rift valleys form?

How do rift valleys form?

How do rift valleys form?

barry   543   1 Reply

maria1995

Why do species with high intrinsic growth rates cycle around carrying capacity?

Why do species with high intrinsic growth rates cycle around carrying capacity?

Why do you think that a population with a high intrinsic growth rate might cycle above and below its carrying capacity rather than reaching the carrying capacity and stabilizing there?

Thank You!!

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barry

Is water a renewable or nonrenewable resource? Explain.

Is water a renewable or nonrenewable resource? Explain.

Is water a renewable or nonrenewable resource? Explain.

barry   432   1 Reply

bolbol

Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of four renewable energy sources.

Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of four renewable energy sources.

Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of four renewable energy sources.

barry   380   1 Reply

cloveb

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

Compare and contrast three proxies for determining paleoclimate. Which do you th

Compare and contrast three proxies for determining paleoclimate. Which do you th

Compare and contrast three proxies for determining paleoclimate. Which do you think is the most accurate and why?

barry   735   1 Reply

bio_man

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

Provide one example each of a positive and a negative feedback mechanism and exp

Provide one example each of a positive and a negative feedback mechanism and exp

Provide one example each of a positive and a negative feedback mechanism and explain how those specific examples will affect the Earth system.

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bolbol