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What is unusual about the asthenosphere state of matter?
Regional SpecificsWhat is unusual about the asthenosphere states of matter? The asthenosphere is a shallow layer of the upper mantle and lies directly below the lithosphere. The state of matter of the asthenosphere is a solid; however, it has “plasticity” that allows it to flow. What is the state of matter of the asthenosphere? The asthenosphere
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What is the largest volcano on Venus?
Regional SpecificsMaat Mons is a massive shield volcano on the planet Venus and the planet’s second-highest mountain and highest volcano. It rises 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) above the mean planetary radius at0.5°N 194.6°E, and nearly 5 km above the surrounding plains. It is named after the Egyptian goddess of truth and justice, Ma’at. How big is
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Where can I buy Agatized Coral in Florida?
Regional SpecificsWhere can I get Agatized in coral Florida? Agatized coral is found in three main Florida locations: Tampa Bay, the Econfina River, and the Withlacoochee/Suwannee river beds. Is Agatized coral expensive? Agatized fossil coral is highly prized by not only fossil collectors, but by gem and mineral collectors, as well. Is Agatized coral rare? A
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What type of plate boundary did we have 100 million years ago?
Regional SpecificsWhat type of plate boundary did Southern California have 100 million years ago? Around 100 million years ago, the Farallon oceanic plate lay between the converging Pacific and North American plates, which eventually came together to form the San Andreas fault. What is the oldest plate boundary? Summary: Identification of the oldest preserved pieces of
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What does a hoodoo look like?
Regional SpecificsIn general, a hoodoo is a spire made of rock and minerals that can range anywhere from five to one hundred and fifty feet tall. There are big, round hoodoos that look like boulders perched on kitchen stools, tall, thin spires that seem to go on forever, and rounded chimneys with large rocks sitting quietly
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How is geosphere different from hydrosphere?
Regional SpecificsThe geosphere is all of the rock, land and minerals on Earth, and you can remember this because ‘geo’ means ‘ground. ‘ The hydrosphere is all of the water on Earth, which makes sense since ‘hydro’ means ‘water. ‘ ‘Bio’ means ‘life,’ so all of the living organisms on Earth make up the biosphere. How