How does physics apply to these geological processes (volcanic eruptions, mountain formation, deposition)? Please explain.

Q: What characteristics of lava flows makes them more dangerous or less dangerous than other volcanic…

A: Lava flows : Lava flows are less dangerous than other volcanic eruptions, and the lava flow depends…

Q: The formation of igneous rock is most directly related to which of the following geologic events?…

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Q: What is the difference from magma and lava ?

A: Due to High temperature and Pressure the rocks under the ground ( mantle ) in the molten state. This…

Q: Which of the following processes is one of the first steps in the formation of some sedimentary…

A: The first step used in the formation of sedimentary rock is weathering/erosion.

Q: i) What is meant by an earthquake? (ii) What causes earthquakes to occur? (iii) State the three main…

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Q: Which of the following STILL significantly heats the Earth's interior?     a.     bombardment…

A: The correct option is c Radioactivity Radioactivity is significantly playing a major role in heating…

Q: The asthenosphere lies just below the core mantle lithosphere

A: Answer              lithosphere

Q: Layers of the Earth : Part-Whole Comparisons Name: Directions: use the data table for the average…

A: Given : Crust = 30 Kilometers Mantle = 2,891 Kilometers Outer Core = 2,259 Kilometers Inner Core =…

Q: The rate at which the temperature increases with depth is called the geothermal gradient. What is…

A: Given data The rock temperature is given as TR =14° C. The stable region temperature is given as…

Q: 1. Answer the following questions about porosity and permeability: a) Name three (3) parameters…

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Q: Where can wackestones accumulate? In river delta In lagunal environment In both environments

A: In this problem, it is asking where the Wacke-stone is accumulated.

Q: What rock type is formed from the slow cooling of magma under the earth's surface

A: To determine: What is the type of the rock which is formed by the slow cooling of magma under the…

Q: Which of these plots represents a plastic deformation? Explain your reasoning. F F Al AL

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Q: Radiocarbon dating technique is used to estimate the age of: A. rocks B. monuments C. soil D.…

A: Radiocarbon dating involves determining the age of an ancient fossil or specimen by measuring…

Q: Describe at least five (5) orebody configurations that lend themselves to surface mining methods…

A: question is not clearly defined. may be this question is from other branch.

Q: Assume you are a mineralogist that discovered a new type of mineral. To inform not only the academe…

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Q: What is a boundary layer? What causes a boundary layer to develop?

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Q: Layers of the Earth : Part-Whole Comparisons Name: Directions: use the data table for the average…

A: Given data: The thickness of outer core is t1=2259 kilometers. The thickness of inner core is…

Q: What criteria is used to divide the earth into layers?

A: The earth is divided into 3 layers crust, mantle and core based on the chemical composition.

Q: 1. Which type of seismic wave travels the slowest? OP waves OS waves OSurface waves 2. Which type of…

A: Solution: 1. Surface waves are the slowest waves as they travel only along the surface of earth. P…

Q: What are the four processes involving expansion and contraction that contribute to rock weathering?

A: Given What are the four processes involving expansion and contraction that contribute to rock…

Q: State the dynamic processes of rock formation and deformation, volcanism, and earthquakes within the…

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Q: The Hawaiian Islands have formed as the Pacific Plate moves northwestward over a hot spot of Earth’s…

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Q: Describe the various velocities used in seismic prospecting. Which one is used for stacking of data…

A: Seismic prospecting: A method of geophysical prospecting in which vibrations are set up by firing…

Q: Which must be true for metamorphism to occur?   A) The parent rock must be in solid form. B) Tons of…

A: Metamorphism is the variation of minerals or geologic character in pre-existing rocks. The change…

Q: What is a ground fault interrupter and how it works?

A: A ground fault occurs when there is a break in the low resistance grounding path from a tool or…

Q: Why are the silicates the most abundant mineral group in the Earth's crust? Explain in no more than…

A: The various  and abundance of the silicate minerals is produce a nature of the silicon atom, and…

Q: Do you agree with the statement: The Earth is expanding, and the seafloor is created but never…

A: The seafloor is created as a result of plate tectonics.

Q: Which of the following best describes how igneous rocks are formed? Rock changed by heat and…

A: Igneous rock, or magmatic rock, is one of the three main rock types, the other types of rocks are…

Q: Which of the following best describes the processes that form igneous rocks? Deposition and…

A: Answer              Crystallization and solidification

Q: Define (a) crest (b) trough (c) compression

A: (a).A crest is the point on a wave where the displacement of the medium is at a maximum.

Q: I just need parts b and c answered and use the graph when its asking for what changes would occur.

A: ANS (B) Geothermal gradient denotes the change in temperature acting on rock per unit change in…

Q: Which of the following is not an intrusive igneous body? A) Stock B) Dike C) Stope D) Batholith

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Q: The geological changes of the earth is mainly due to what?

A: there are many reason for the change of geological changes of earth.1)…

Ideal Gas Law

Ideal gas law states that the product of pressure and volume of a gas directly varies with the product of the number of moles, the universal gas constant, and the temperature of the gas.