Posted on April 17, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What is one reason that geologists study rock bodies?
Regional SpecificsGeologists are ‘earth detectives’. Just like other detectives, we need clues that can help us explain what happened in the past. Studying what happens at the coast, in rivers or in the desert can help us figure out how landscapes change and sedimentary rocks form. Why do geologists study rocks? Geologists study rocks because they
Posted on April 17, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What crystals Cannot be cleansed in salt?
Regional SpecificsCan you put quartz in salt water? Saltwater. While Clear Quartz has a rating of 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness, it is still susceptible to damage when exposed to saltwater. Can moonstones go in salt? Vibration Cleansing Another way is by cleansing the Moonstone gem in salt water as salt has always been
Posted on April 17, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What is the biggest earthquake in California history?
Regional SpecificsCalifornia’s Largest Recorded Earthquakes Since 1800, Ranked by Magnitude Magnitude Date Location 7.9 Jan. 9, 1857 Fort Tejon 7.8 April 18, 1906 San Francisco 7.4 Mar. 26, 1872 Owens Valley 7.4 Nov. 8, 1980 W. of Eureka* Is a 10.0 earthquake possible in California? No, earthquakes of magnitude 10 or larger cannot happen. The magnitude
Posted on April 17, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
How is an oceanic ridge different from an oceanic rise?
Regional SpecificsWiseman and Ovey (1953) present the term oceanic rise as a long and broad elevation of the deep seafloor that rises gently and smoothly, and a ridge is considered to have steeper sides and less regular topography than a rise. What’s the difference between oceanic ridge and rise? So, what’s the difference between a ridge
Posted on April 17, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Which has the highest porosity?
Regional SpecificsClay is the most porous sediment but is the least permeable. Clay usually acts as an aquitard, impeding the flow of water. Gravel and sand are both porous and permeable, making them good aquifer materials. Gravel has the highest permeability. What has the highest porosity soil? Clay has the highest total porosity. Clay has approximately
Posted on April 17, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What does the Basin and Range look like?
Regional SpecificsBasin and Range topography is characterized by alternating valleys and mountainous areas, oriented in a north-south, linear direction. The entire region, including all of Nevada, southeastern California, and southeastern Oregon, consists of high mountain ranges (mostly running north-south) alternating with low valleys. How do you describe the Range and basin? The Basin and Range Province