Other Branches of Earth Science Geology, oceanography, and meteorology represent a large part of Earth science, … What are two branches of Earth science that rely heavily on other areas of science?Read more
Regional Specifics
Where is the plateau region?
The Colorado Plateau runs through Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. A plateau is a … Where is the plateau region?Read more
What volcano nearly brought down a 747?
Mount GalunggungMount Galunggung around 110 miles (180 km) south-east of Jakarta, Indonesia, resulting in the failure … What volcano nearly brought down a 747?Read more
How do minerals get concentrated in the ground?
There are three main igneous processes responsible for concentrating mineral resources: magmatic segregation, late stage crystallization, … How do minerals get concentrated in the ground?Read more
How many volcanoes are there in the state of California?
2020 known volcanoes. While many of these are currently thought to be inactive, the United States … How many volcanoes are there in the state of California?Read more
What are the 2 types of hydrothermal vents?
Hydrothermal vents are often divided into two types: ‘black smokers’ and ‘white smokers’. What are the … What are the 2 types of hydrothermal vents?Read more