Why is Earth’s crust broken into pieces?
Regional SpecificsAnswer and Explanation: The Earth is broken into plates to allow recycling materials amid the crust and the mantle. Earth crust and the top part of the mantle are broken into enormous pieces known as tectonic plates. Why is the crust broken into pieces? Because large convection cells of hot magma in the mantel keep
How are continental glaciers different from Valley?
Regional SpecificsValley glaciers can flow in all directions as they move, while continental glaciers move down slopes already cut by rivers. Valley glaciers cover much of a continent, while continental glaciers cover a small area of mountains. Continental glaciers are long and narrow, while valley glaciers are wider in size. How are valley glaciers different from
Where can igneous rocks be found?
Regional SpecificsIgneous rocks form when magma (molten rock) cools and crystallizes, either at volcanoes on the surface of the Earth or while the melted rock is still inside the crust. All magma develops underground, in the lower crust or upper mantle, because of the intense heat there. Where can you find igneous rocks? Where Igneous Rocks
What is the parent rock of basalt?
Regional SpecificsSome metamorphic rocks form due to contact metamorphism, as a result of heat from a nearby intrusion of magma.… Foliated Metamorphic Rocks Crystal Size medium to coarse Mineralogy biotite, muscovite, quartz, garnet, plagioclase Parent Rock shale, basalt Metamorphism medium grade regional Rock Name schist What is the parent rock of granite? Metamorphic Rock Classification Parent
What does Mercalli mean?
Regional SpecificsWhat is the definition of a Mercalli scale? Definition of Mercalli scale : a scale of earthquake intensity ranging from I for an earthquake detected only by seismographs to XII for one causing total destruction of all buildings. What is a Mercalli wave? The Mercalli intensity scale is a seismic scale used for measuring the
Does the San Andreas Fault run through Palmdale?
Regional SpecificsThe San Andreas runs deep near and under some of California’s most populated areas. The cities of Desert Hot Springs, San Bernardino, Wrightwood, Palmdale, Gorman, Frazier Park, Daly City, Point Reyes Station and Bodega Bay rest on the San Andreas fault line. Where does the San Andreas Fault run in Palmdale? Running along the north