Posted on September 27, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
When was the first not-icy desert formed?
Natural EnvironmentsAsked by: Stacey Larson 299-251 million years ago299-251 million years ago) when the world’s continents had combined into the Pangaea supercontinent. How were the deserts formed? Deserts are formed by weathering processes as large variations in temperature between day and night put strains on the rocks, which consequently break in pieces. Although rain seldom occurs
Posted on September 27, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Other than tectonic activity, what can reshape a world’s surface?
Natural EnvironmentsAsked by: Katelyn Roy EROSION. Wind, water, and ice are the three agents of erosion, or the carrying away of rock, sediment, and soil. Erosion is distinguished from weathering — the physical or chemical breakdown of the minerals in rock. However, weathering and erosion can happen simultaneously. What are the two types of force that
Posted on September 18, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
How many earthquakes occur worldwide every year?
Natural EnvironmentsAsked by: Nathan Goodwin The National Earthquake Information Center now locates about 20,000 earthquakes around the globe each year, or approximately 55 per day. How many earthquakes have there been worldwide? Development of the number of earthquakes (M5+) worldwide from 2000 to 2021 Characteristic Number of earthquakes 2020 1,433 2019 1,637 2018 1,808 2017 1,566
Posted on September 18, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What is the oldest rock?
Natural EnvironmentsAsked by: Victor Patton Earth’s oldest known rock is composed of the mineral amphibole, which contains abundant garnet, seen as large round “spots” in the rock. Where is the oldest rock? Hudson Bay, Canada Bedrock in Canada is 4.28 billion years old Bedrock along the northeast coast of Hudson Bay, Canada, has the oldest rock
Posted on September 18, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What are some of Florida’s geological features?
Natural EnvironmentsAsked by: Neil Fleshman Learn more about each site by visiting the state park website or exploring the publications and articles in which each site is referenced. Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park. Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. Florida Caverns State Park. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park. Falling Waters State Park. What is
Posted on September 18, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What is a small cave called?
Natural EnvironmentsAsked by: Karen Martin grot, grotto. a small cave (usually with attractive features) What is another name for a small cave? A grotto is a small cave, the kind of place where you feel comfortable, cozy, and protected from the harsh realities outside. This word started in Greek (as the word that also gives us