on October 1, 2022
Are small reductions in CO2 emissions better than no reductions, in terms of mitigating climate change?
Earth scienceAsked by: Eddie Lurten What is the best way to mitigate climate change? Your voice could have more power and influence than you think. Use renewable energy. … Electrify your home and transportation. … Conserve energy. … Conserve water. … Change your transportation. … Help conserve and restore forests. … Practice climate-friendly gardening. … Reduce
on October 1, 2022
Is it normal for a cyclonic storm to form at the latitude of New York, USA?
Earth scienceAsked by: Isaku Elmennaouy Does New York have cyclones? The U.S. State of New York has been affected or hit by eighty-four tropical or subtropical cyclones since the 17th century. New York is in the northeastern U.S. on the East Coast. The strongest storm of all to hit the state was the 1938 New England
on October 1, 2022
Looking for a complete table of minerals for a database
Earth scienceAsked by: Isaku Elmennaouy What is mineral data? MRDS is a collection of reports describing metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources throughout the world. Included are deposit name, location, commodity, deposit description, geologic characteristics, production, reserves, resources, and references. What are minerals encyclopedia? A mineral is an element or chemical compound formed in nature, usually by
on October 1, 2022
Temperate Rainforests
Earth scienceAsked by: Reaper Ketkaew Where are the temperate rainforests? The main difference is the forest’s location. A tropical rainforestis located near the equator, between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and has a warm climate. Temperate rainforests are further from the Equator, north of the Tropic of Cancer and to the Tropic of Capricorn and
on October 1, 2022
What is the definition of wind gust?
Earth scienceAsked by: Reaper Ketkaew What does wind gust mean? Wind Gust Definition. Wind Gust. Is a sudden, brief increase in speed of the wind. According to U.S. weather observing practice, gusts are reported when the peak wind speed reaches at least 16 knots and the variation in wind speed between the peaks and lulls is
on October 1, 2022
Can the Air Mass Factor (AMF) be negative?
Earth scienceAsked by: Amber Beaumont No, AMF is always positive. Can air mass be negative? The calculated air mass reaches a maximum of 11.13 at 86.6°, becomes zero at 88°, and approaches negative infinity at the horizon. What is air mass factor? The air mass factor (M) represents the relative (dimension- less) length of the mean
on October 1, 2022
Why is the water in Pingualuit crater so pure?
Earth scienceAsked by: Amber Beaumont How was the Pingualuit crater formed? The crater’s remoteness prevented a geologic expedition until the 1950s, but once they were able to collect data from the site, geologists concluded that the structure was a meteorite crater produced from an impact roughly 1.4 million years ago. Are there fish in Pingualuit Lake?
on October 1, 2022
How to estimate evapotranspiration using moisture sensors?
Earth scienceAsked by: Michael Christenson What are the methods used to estimate evapotranspiration? Different models which have been used for estimating evapotranspiration are reviewed. They include the eddy correlation model, mass transport model, aerodynamic model, Penman-resistance model and the energy balance model. How is moisture measured with sensors? Capacitance or frequency domain sensors When electric current
on September 30, 2022
Old moon in the new moon’s arm
Earth scienceAsked by: Danielle Hamm What is the old Moon in the new moon’s arms? In the olden days, earthshine was called “the old Moon in the new Moon’s arms.” You’ll also hear it as, “the new Moon in the old Moon’s arms.” Earthshine is sunlight that’s taken a detour. Sunshine hits us, bounces to the
on September 30, 2022
Is Alert (in Canada) a harbor/port?
Earth scienceAsked by: Danielle Hamm Can you fly to Alert Nunavut? Unfortunately, there would not be an opportunity to travel to Alert unless you were able to fly with the military plane or charter an aircraft. There is only a military base there and no permanent inhabitants. The furthest northern point you could travel to by