Posted on September 28, 2022
What is the average cholorphyll concentration for the ocean?
Earth ScienceAsked by: Lynn Sudd What are chlorophyll concentrations in the ocean a measure of? The concentration of chlorophyll is an indicator for the amount of photosynthetic plankton, or phytoplankton , present in the ocean. Phytoplankton populations are influenced by climatic factors such as sea surface temperatures and winds. What is chlorophyll in the ocean? Chlorophyll
Posted on September 28, 2022
Which tropical evergreen trees shed the maximum amount of foliage year-round?
Earth ScienceAsked by: Jermyn Dawson What forests keep their foliage throughout the year? An evergreen forest is a type of forest whose trees maintain their leaves throughout the year. This means, regardless of the season, these trees will be found with leaves or needles. The trees of an evergreen forest can be conifers, hemlock, eucalyptus, cycads,
Posted on September 28, 2022
Is there a table available for the maximum potential intensity of hurricanes?
Earth ScienceAsked by: Jermyn Dawson What is the highest category hurricane? 5 Category Sustained Winds 2 96-110 mph 83-95 kt 154-177 km/h 3 (major) 111-129 mph 96-112 kt 178-208 km/h 4 (major) 130-156 mph 113–251 km/h 5 (major) 157 mph or higher 137 kt or higher 252 km/h or higher What is a Category 5 hurricane?
Posted on September 28, 2022
How does Antarctica stay frozen?
Earth ScienceAsked by: Jennifer Harwalkar The simple answer is that Antarctica does not receive enough heat, since surface is at a low angle to the incoming sunlight. Additionally, it is covered with snow & ice, which reflects a lot of the incoming energy. What keeps Antarctica frozen? The Antarctic Circumpolar Current, or ACC, is the strongest
Posted on September 28, 2022
Point source pollution model for South America
Earth ScienceAsked by: Jennifer Harwalkar Which is an example of a point source pollution source? The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines point source pollution as any contaminant that enters the environment from an easily identified and confined place. Examples include smokestacks, discharge pipes, and drainage ditches. What are 4 possible sources of point source
Posted on September 28, 2022
Do flights affect tides?
Earth ScienceAsked by: Brian Fabijan What has the most effect on tides? The moon is a major influence on the Earth’s tides, but the sun also generates considerable tidal forces. Is flying over the ocean smoother? Flights Over Calm Waters and Oceans If the waters over a particular patch of ocean are calm, therefore, the flight