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I'm after info which will help me answer what the relevance of the age of the oceanic crusts and the continental crusts in the South American plate. Is there presence of hotspots on the plate?
Explain how are faults, foci, and epicenters associated? Faults which are experiencing no active creep (relatively consistent yet minor movements) might be considered ‘safe'?
Compare and contrast the philosophies of Catastrophism and Uniformitarianism. What are the main differences in how each philosophy addresses the age of the Earth?
Explain how has plate tectonics influenced Earth's climate over time? How has it influenced Earth's geography? How has it influenced the distribution of organisms, both living and fossils?
Assume that for a moment which Earth's magnetic field shut down, however that heat was still being generated within the planet. Would plate tectonics still be an active procedure on our planet?
Most of the hydrothermal mineral deposits of copper, gold, silver and other metals have been found in the countries bordering on Pacific Ocean.
Solution dealing with the consequences of plate tectonics on climate, ancient life and geography. How has the motion or location of the tectonic plates affected the climate of Earth over geologic ti
Explain the difference between the terms weathering and erosion, comprise: a) Mechanical weathering. b) Chemical weathering. c) Water erosion. d) Wind erosion. e) Ice erosion.
The tectonic cycle is a cycle in which crust is both made and destroyed. Where does crust get made and how does this take place? Where does crust get destroyed and how does this take place?
Explain the geological characteristics and different types of rocks which formed in California (for illustration, mountains, craters, canyons, volcanoes, fault lines or folds).
Explain how many time as much energy is released by an earthquake with a magnitude of 6 as compared to one with a magnitude of 4?
Differentiate between the internal and external methods which shape the Earth's surface. For illustration, how are intrusive igneous rock formations distinct from extrusive ones and what responsibil
Which do you consider to represent the biggest advancement: Quantum mechanics or discovering the shape of the DNA molecule--- and explain why?
n the subject line, select a European country. Explain the topography of your selected country. Look at where the main cities are located and compare it to the topography.
Calculate the discharge per 100-ft-wide strip of the aquifer in cubic feet per day? Find out the water-table elevation at a point midway among the two observation wells? Show all work.
As I am studying for my finals now, time is of the essence... can anyone describe to me what leachate from landfills is why it is significant, and its effects on groundwater. Its description in the
I am trying to understand the consequences of leachate from landfills and its consequences on groundwater, and since I am in environmental health- its effects on the human health.
Briefly explain each feature related with groundwater: water table, aquifer, well, cave, karst topography, and geothermal energy. Explain the features of each and every feature and how it is associa
Write down a narrative by using the questions to explain the ground water feature you have chosen.
If ground-water from a contaminated plume is pumped out by using strategically placed wells to contain the contamination. What options do you have to dispose of the pumped ground-water?
Write down an in-situ method to remediate a plume of chlorinated solvent contaminated groundwater in sandy soils? (Process, different streams, disposal of byproducts, reagents used, equipment used
Compare the differences between groundwater to streams and rivers separately. What are the main geological impacts running water and groundwater have on people?
What is meant by the term path of rainfall from the atmosphere to the saturated portion of an unconfined aquifer? Can you recognize and describe the quantities you would require to measure or estima
Overall, the physical properties of minerals give a reliable means to recognize common minerals. Though, certain properties can exhibit a range of features or values making them less helpful for ide
Explain why are most rock-forming minerals silicates? As well, considering the composition of Earth's crust, do all of the non-silicate mineral groups make sense chemically?