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Earth Sciences is the study of the Earth in terms of Geography, Geology, Geophysics, etc. It combines the use of Sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics to understand the Earth System.
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What are clouds made of?
A cloud is just water in gaseous state, it is just vapor. It is the combination of condensed moisture with dust particles in...
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What are satellite waves?
Waves from a satellite.
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How many time zones does Earth have?
There are currently 40 world time zones. There are 24 standard time zones plus 16 areas of the world that use time zones divided...
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What is the weight of the Earth?
Newton showed that, for spherical objects, you can make the simplifying assumption that all of the object's mass is concentrated...
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What is the circumference of the earth?
The circumference of the Earth at the equator is about 24,901.46 miles, or 40,075.02 km. Earth is not a rounded sphere, but is...
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What is global warming?
Earth has warmed by about 1ºF over the past 100 years. Scientists are not certain why. Many of the world's leading climate...
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How is the ozone layer being destroyed?
Ozone breaks down in the ozone layer in the following major ways: N2O* encounters water vapor, and can no longer help form...
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Where did white-skinned people come from?
White skinned people evolved in the last Ice Age. In order for humans to survice the cold harsh climate, white skin mutation was...
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Why does fire need oxygen?
Fire is the result of an oxidation reaction which gives off heat and light. It requires a fuel to burn, an oxidant (usually...
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Do plants grow faster under certain colors of light?
Plants do not feed on UV light, they find it harmful just like all living things do as it damages DNA. and yes different colors...
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IT IS A WORK OF SCAMSTER AND FRAUD < I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED A MAIL REGARDING THIS > I DONOT UNDERSTAND HOW ON EARTH CAN I GET...
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Which is hotter Blue flame or red flame?
Assuming we're not throwing ions into the flame and the color is due strictly to temperature, the blue flame is hotter. The...
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What is the difference between chemical and mechanical weathering?
Mechanical (physical) weathering is the breakdown of rock into smaller particles due to such factors as freezing and thawing,...
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What is soil degradation?
Soil degradation is when soil deteriorates because of human activity and loses its quality and productivity. It happens when soil...
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If the atmosphere is so high why are trees and live beings so small?
Theoretically their is nothing stopping us (flora and fauna) from having evolved into larger individual entities. But, their are...
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What would happen if the ozone layer vanished?
An essential part of the atmosphere is the ozone layer. It is very important for life on earth. The atmosphere absorbs...
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What evidence did Alfred Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?
Alfred Wegener's fully developed theory of continental drift attempted to point out evidences that the continents were once...
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How do we test hypotheses?
Experimentation In our experiments we attempt to set up conditions so that we know that the outcome of the experiement is the...
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Does solar radiation heat the earth's surface?
Yes, solar radiation heats the surface of the earth. Sunlight warms the planet and keeps us and other living things alive. It...
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What is a seismoscope?
A seismoscope is an instrument used to measure vibrations of the earth's crust. Generally, scientists use these readings to...
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What are bayous?
A bayou is a small, slow moving stream or creek. Bayous are usually located in flat, low-lying areas. Many bayous are home to...
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What are the benefits of thunderstorms?
There are many benefits from thunderstorms: Thunderstorms are a direct result of atmospheric heating and increased air...
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How can we help save the earth?
Recycle, recycle, and recycle. If we all do a small part, like turning the water off when we're brushing our teeth or clean out a...
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What is an example of homeostasis?
examples of homeostasis: regulation of body temperature, control of blood glucose levels, the regulation of salt and water...
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What are the predicted consequences of global warming?
My university geology professor predicts the patters of the earth have been very normal for millions of years. The earth gets...
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In what type of rock do most fossils appear?
Rarely a fossil may appear in metamorphic or igneous rock, but the vast majority of fossil evidence presents itself in...
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Is there more salt in oceans or seas?
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What is the pH of the ocean?
8.179 The pH of the ocean varies widely from place to place. You will have to be as specific as possible to get an answer that...
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Where is the Snowy River located?
The Snowy River is a major river in south-eastern Australia. It originates on the slopes of Mount Kosciuszko, Australia's highest...
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What makes up the ocean?
water
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What is planet Mercury's best known feature?
That would be the craters on its surface, particularly the Caloris Basin, a 1500 km impact crater.
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How will the oceans influence climate in Osaka and Los Angeles?
You should be reading the S216 study notes and not hoping somebody will give you the answers on here.......
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What is an andesitic stratovolcano?
Andesitic strato volcanoes are the classic,tall,cone shaped large volcanoes containing both lava & pyroclastic materials.The...
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What is lighter than water vapor?
something that is lighter than the molecular mass of water.Mr of water= 2(1)+16 =18therefore, anything with a...
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What does the drifting of an iceberg have to do with volcanic activity?
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What is a red tide?
A red tide is a bloom of a certain type of toxic dinoflagellate (a type of algae) belonging to the genus Gonyamlax. The...
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What is erosion?
Erosion is the process of the movement of loosened materials from one place to another, and generally occurs when the material is...
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How to tell if your gold flakes are real or fools gold?
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When will the earth stop spinning?
The Earth rotates around the Sun, and around its own axis. The Earth will still be spinning in 5 billion years when the Sun will...
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Where is Ira Joe Fisher?
I am not sure! His bio is still on the CBS website. We miss seeing him on The Saturday Early Show.
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What are the types of precipitation?
Precipitation can be classified in several different ways. The different types are: Rain, Drizzle, Freezing Rain, Snow, Sleet/Ice...
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Why are granny smith apples sour?
Acidity, or low pH. If a Granny Smith apple is allowed to ripen fully on the tree so that it has a red blush, it will develop...
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If a plant needs 1 inch of water per week how many gallons is needed?
One square foot is 144 square inches, so if you cover that with an inch of water you'll need 144 cubic inches. One gallon is 231...
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Why do Pin oaks have bright green leaves?
As the Pin Oak is most comonly found in areas in which sunlight is plentiful, this means that it requires less chlorphyll to...
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What is a health hazard?
A health hazard is a warning against what could potentially adversely affect one's health. It could come in the form of a symbol...
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How can plants cause weathering?
Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks, soil and their minerals. There are several different types of weathering...
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What are the two continents in the world with the largest land areas?
Asia is the largest Africa is the second largest
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What is a barometer useful for?
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Who was William Gilbert and what did he do?
The field of Physics, William Gilbert is known for his work with magnetic fields. He observed that 1) Magnetic field lines...
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What city in the U.S. gets the most tornadoes?
The rural areas of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri get hit by most tornadoes and often frequently. Oklahoma city they were hit 32...
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Why are clouds shaped the way they are?
Clouds get their shape from the amount of air and water in them. These 2 elements form a cloud and it's shape. Depends of the...
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What is crystallized mineral salt?
In a word - Fertilizer, as in the water-soluble crystals that can be found at most department stores and garden centers.
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What is the English word for the path of light on a body of water made by a light source like the moon or sun?
Thanks Aratelad, though this isn't correct. See http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/luminescence for the definition of...
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How can you determine how far away a lightning strike is by the time between the flash and the thunder?
The distance between you and the lightening can be estimated by counting the seconds between the two. Since sound travels about...
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What is evaporation?
Evaporation is the process of liquid turning to gas by the folowing mechanism: The fastest moving molecules (those with the...
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What does the nucleolus do?
The nucleolus is the part of the nucleus containing most of the genes that code for the synthesis of ribosomal RNA (rRNA: the RNA...
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When air is warmed what happens to its density?
Heat causes expansion, which reduces an object's density. The tighter together the molecules are the denser the object, when you...
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What is the name for a glacial basin?
CIRQUE What is the name for a Glacial Basin?
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What color are clouds originally?
All clouds are white when viewed from space. However, the color of a cloud can be changed when light is refracted through the...
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What herbicide kills johnson grass but not bermuda grass?
Drive, I am guessing MSMA or DMSA ( monosodium methanearsonate, disodium methanearsonate). These herbicides are very...
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What keeps a cloud suspended in the sky?
They are continuely changing by force of upward air currents
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What are the properties of magma?
the properties are that its is really hot
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Why are green plants at the top of the food chain?
Because after the sun lets it photosynthesis, herbivores need it to survive. Actually, they are nowhere near the top of the...
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How is mean sea level defined?
There is a point in Cornwall, in the UK, where there is a hatch in a building and underneath is a mark from which mean sea level...
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Can a rainbow in the sky be seen from space?
No
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Can a nuclear power plant have an effect on the weather?
In the strictest possible sense, yes, since it does release heat into the environment. However, it will have MUCH LESS of an...
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What are the phases of the moon?
The Phases of the moon are: New Moon Waxing Crescent First Quarter Waxing Gibbous Full Moon Waning Gibbous Third Quarter...
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What is the source of the Earth's internal heat?
The source of the Earth's internal heat is a result of gravitational compression and to a much lesser extent, the decay of...
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Name one archipielago?
A group or cluster of scattered islands.
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What can you use to take moisture out of the natural gas from your natural gas well?
ADD SOAP STICKS
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What is the equation for gradient?
The gradient is the change in the value of 'y' (the vertical value) divided by the change in 'x' (the horizontal value).
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How do you find the mass of one mole of a substance?
To find the mass of one mole of any substance, you need the molar mass, which is found by using the periodic table. If the...
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Pollination in a flower is the same as what in an animal?
Fertilization. Its the same as sexual reproduction. A big difference is that most plants can self pollinate where as most...
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What is the texture of amphibolite?
Amphibolite has a schistose texture, medium to coarse grained and platy. Amphibolites are included in family of complex...
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What liquid can ice sink in?
Vegetable oil? Any liquid that float over the water will make the ice sink if placed on it.Kerosene, gasoline, and some oils.
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What does cellular respiration and photosynthesis have in common?
Plants fo photosynthesis ................animals do cellular resperation. <3 Both the processes are performed by...
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Is temperature affected by elevation?
Yes. It is called adiabatic heating & cooling.
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What is granite used for?
Granite Uses: landscaping road base concrete aggregate fill stone facings monuments countertops wall tile sculpture floor tile...
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How does color affect temperature?
Get a pair of socks. Dye one sock black and leave the other white. Put them on your feet and go out into the sin with them...
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What is the formula for photosynthesis?
okay remember these sentances. 62 cats observed + 62 hungry octopuses + light and energy (yeild) 6126 commonly hungry orangotangs...
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Which are the five oceans?
1. Pacific Ocean (65,300,000 mi2 / 169,200,000 km2) 2. Atlantic Ocean (41,100,000 mi2 / 106,400,000 km2) 3. Indian Ocean...
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Can it lightning while it snows?
Absolutely! A snowstorm is just a cold thunderstorm. You can have lightning, thunder and very high winds.
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Yellow ocher is used in paint manufacturing. it is get from earth.How do you sell yellow ocher what is the price of yellow ocher?
what is the main use of yellow ocher. and what is the cost of its. and where is the paint factory in india. i want to export...
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Which salt melts ice faster. rock salt table salt or sea salt?
table salt will melt ice faster at least i think
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What is the shortest day of the year in North America?
December 21st. Note: This is the day with the shortest period of daylight. It is not the shortest day reconing with solar time...
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Why don't trees grow above the timberline?
Mostly because of high winds, low soil moisture, and cold temperatures.
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What are the three major CHEMICAL layers of the Earth?
Physically, the Earth has numerous layers. Chemically, however, the solid portion of Earth can be divided into three distinct...
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What is soil?
It is the top layer of the earth in which plants grow, a dark brown or black mixture usually of mineral and organic constituents,...
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How was the Earth formed?
The Earth and all the planets are formed from material from dead stars. The Sun, a young star, consists almost entirely of...
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Where can you find historical oregon weather data?
Try the National Climate Data Center in Asheville, North Carolina
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What state has the most sunny days a year?
Arizona. See the Related Links for "USATODAY.com - Sunshine State isn't the sunniest" to the bottom for the answer.
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Starting velocity for a free falling object is 0 ms Ignoring the effects of air resistance what is the speed in ms of the object after falling 3 seconds?
All other things being equal, earth's gravity can be described as 9.8 meters per second per second. The value changes a bit...
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What slow moving animal releases a foul smelling odor when attacked?
Toads and skunks are two. there are probably more keep an eye on your discussions page or try searching animal scent glands.
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What is dawn and what is dusk?
dawn is when the sky first lightens before the sun is rising at the horizon and dusk is approimately one hour after sunset as the...
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What is pumice used for?
Pumice is a dental abrasive, abrasive hand soap ingredient, polish ingredient, landscape stone, soil conditioner, and cosmetic...
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What insect is light green with antenae four shorter legs two very long legs and has pincers?
Could it be a praying mantis?
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Does the moon have any water on it?
It hasn't yet been definitively established that there is no water ice anywhere on the moon. The 'Lunar Prospector' spacecraft...
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How can they say that no two snowflakes are identical?
There is no way imaginable that this could be proven. It is an assumption based on our current knowledge of how snowflakes are...
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What are some of the various silver alloys?
Some silver alloys may include rist watches, neclaces , and any other silver jewlery.
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What is the importance of Forests and Wildlife?
Forest has been of great importance to mankind since prehistoric days. 60% of the earth once covered with forest. With the...
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