on September 28, 2022
When metamorphic rocks undergo pressure, how are they changed?
Earth scienceAsked by: Richard Agosta 4 Answers. Show activity on this post. Metamorphic rocks are formed when a rock (sedimentary, igneous or a previous metamorphic rock) comes under high pressure and/or temperature. Pressure and temperature forces the atoms to form new minerals and thereby a new kind of rock. How does pressure change metamorphic rocks? Metamorphism
on September 28, 2022
Is it ever possible for an continental plate to subduct under an oceanic plate?
Earth scienceAsked by: Richard Agosta Is it possible for a continental plate to Subduct beneath an oceanic plate? Neither continental crustcontinental crustIn geology, the term sial refers to the composition of the upper layer of Earth’s crust, namely rocks rich in aluminium silicate minerals. It is sometimes equated with the continental crust because it is absent
on September 28, 2022
Has there ever been a study done on the effect of steam/thermal pollution on climate
Earth scienceAsked by: John Castaneda How does thermal pollution affect climate change? Such thermal pollution contributes to global warming until the global temperature has reached a level where this heat is also emitted to space. Heat dissipation from the global use of fossil fuels and nuclear power is the main source of thermal pollution. Is climate
on September 28, 2022
How do you calculate the depth of penetration in a Schlumberger array?
Earth scienceAsked by: Amber Candelaria How does Schlumberger array work? The Schlumberger array is an array where four electrodes are placed in line around a common midpoint. The two outer electrodes, A and B, are current electrodes, and the two inner electrodes, M and N, are potential electrodes placed close together. What is the difference between
on September 28, 2022
Why isn’t Iberia a tectonic plate?
Earth scienceAsked by: Amber Candelaria Is Spain on a tectonic plate? The Iberian peninsula is located at the point where the Eurasian tectonic plate, the African tectonic plate and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge – a volcanic mountain range that divides the ocean into north and south – converge. Which plate is the Iberian peninsula on? The Iberian
on September 28, 2022
What is the difference between Waste Disposal Services and Waste heat?
Earth scienceAsked by: Karen Chance What is waste heat? Waste heat is the unused heat given to the surrounding environment (in the form of thermal energy) by a heat engine in a thermodynamic process in which it converts heat to useful work. What is an example of waste heat? Sources of waste heat include for example
on September 28, 2022
How high could snow form on a mountain?
Earth scienceAsked by: Alan Savage How high can snow form? Snow falls at sea level poleward of latitude 35° N and 35° S, though on the west coast of continents it generally falls only at higher latitudes. Close to the equator, snowfall occurs exclusively in mountain regions—at elevations of about 4,900 metres (16,000 feet) or higher.
on September 28, 2022
What is more important in Antarctica calving or basal melting of the ice shelves?
Earth scienceAsked by: Alan Savage Why is the ice shelf important to Antarctica? Collapsing ice shelves don’t contribute directly to rising sea levels because they are already floating on the ocean, but they do offer a critical line of defense. Ice shelves act as a brake for the glaciers that make up the Antarctic Ice Sheet.
on September 28, 2022
Humidity and Rainfall
Earth scienceAsked by: Kristen Flores How is humidity related to rainfall? Connection of Rain and Humidity When it rains, it will increase the relative humidity because of the evaporation. The air where the rain is falling may not be completely saturated with water vapor. However, the longer it rains, the more the humidity will increase because
on September 28, 2022
What caused the earthquake in Kuwait on Nov 12, 2017?
Earth scienceAsked by: Kristen Flores The National Seismic Network, a Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) affiliate, confirmed that a 5.9-mangitude earthquake hit western Iran, causing the tremor felt in Kuwait. The epicenter of the earthquake in Iran was 10 kms in depth and it occurred 256 kms from Kuwait City, it added. Does Kuwait have