Posted on March 31, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Where can I find Augite?
Regional SpecificsAugite is a rock-forming mineral that commonly occurs in mafic and intermediate igneous rocks such as basalt, gabbro, andesite, and diorite. It is found in these rocks throughout the world, wherever they occur. Augite is also found in ultramafic rocks and in some metamorphic rocks that form under high temperatures. Where are pyroxene found? In
Posted on March 31, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What is the shape of the Kuiper Belt?
Regional SpecificsThe Kuiper Belt is a doughnut-shaped ring of icy objects around the Sun, extending just beyond the orbit of Neptune from about 30 to 55 AU. Is the Kuiper Belt spherical? The Kuiper belt is distinct from the theoretical Oort cloud, which is a thousand times more distant and is mostly spherical. Is the Kuiper
Posted on March 31, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What type of mountain is the Basin and Range province?
Regional SpecificsThe province has a varied and remarkable topography consisting largely of numerous small, roughly parallel mountain ranges (trending north-south) separated by nearly flat desert plains, or basins. What type of mountain building is Basin and Range Province? Basin and range topography is characterized by alternating parallel mountain ranges and valleys. It is a result of
Posted on March 31, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
How long ago were the Hawaiian Islands formed?
Regional SpecificsApproximately 40 to 70 million years ago40 to 70 million years ago, the 137 islands of Hawaii began to form. Every island in the archipelago originated from multiple underwater volcanic eruptions. Magma burst from underneath the seafloor until it reached the ocean’s surface. How many years did it take for the Hawaiian Islands to form?
Posted on March 31, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What do bryozoans look like?
Regional SpecificsThese tiny animals often colonize by branching out into shapes that look more like spaghetti than living animals. Bryozoans are made up of colonies of individuals, called zooids. If you look at colonies through a magnifying glass, you can see openings in the geometric patterns they form. What does a bryozoan fossil look like? Some
Posted on March 31, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What should you have in hand in case of an earthquake?
Regional SpecificsWhat emergency supplies do I need for an earthquake? Fire extinguisher. Adequate supplies of medications that you or family members are taking. Crescent and pipe wrenches to turn off gas and water supplies. First-aid kit and handbook. Flashlights with extra bulbs and batteries. Portable radio with extra batteries. What are the things we should keep