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
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
Tsunami Characteristics
Safety & HazardsTsunami Tales: More Than Just Big Waves Tsunamis. The very word conjures images of unimaginable destruction. But what are they, really? They’re often called tidal waves, but that’s a complete misnomer. These aren’t your average beach waves whipped up by the wind. We’re talking about something far more powerful, far more terrifying: a series of
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.
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.
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