136 Answered Questions for the topic earth science

03/08/16

is it true that a calcium carbonate comes mostly from the skeleton of tiny organisms called foraminiferans?
is it true that a calcium carbonate comes mostly from the skeleton of tiny organisms called '' foraminiferans''?  
Follows • 1
Expert Answers •1

03/06/16

If two tectonic plates slide past each other, how will it tear the Earth's surface down?
Science question
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science Geology

02/23/16

Is it possible to travel to Earth’s core through a volcano?
If it was possible for you to travel to earth's core through a volcano, how could you get there?
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science Waters

01/17/16

i really need help to review
what percent of freshwater can humans use? why? 
Follows • 1
Expert Answers •1

01/11/16

what is the downward movement of water from the land surface into the soil or porus rock?
 6th grade science
Follows • 1
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science

12/11/15

Earth Science
What other changes occur in the lake eutrophication continues?
Follows • 1
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science Science

09/10/15

What caused the city of Venice to sink
What caused the city of venice to sink?
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science Science

05/11/15

Write in the Percent Composition of the entire atmosphere
i only want the percentages of each layer of atmosphere Please
Follows • 1
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science

03/11/15

Why does we have two parts of the equator?
Why did they come up with two parts of the equator?
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science Earth Movement

03/02/15

how does earth's movement cause year
how does earth's movement cause year
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •2
Earth Science

01/27/15

Which of the following most accurately describes the water cycle?
1.Water in the water cycle remains in the same place forever.   2.Water moves through the atmosphere in a continuous cycle.   3.Water can be stored in clouds for as long as one hundred... more
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science

01/22/15

Explain how global winds form and how they affect the ocean.
Explain how global winds form and how they affect the ocean.
Follows • 1
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science

09/19/14

what are the problems with a very rocky soil?
Can someone please help with this question from my school homework 
Follows • 3
Expert Answers •1

09/05/14

Under what circumstances will a rock have high porosity but low permeability for groundwater flow?
A.) when the pores are formed by dissolution of limestone B.) when the pores are all interconnected C.) when the pores are very small D.) when the pores are very large
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science Earth Science C/o Taiga

05/09/14

Earth Science c/o taiga
  the soil in the taiga is acidic.  this means the soil has a   a.  pH of 7 b.  pH greater than 7 c.  pH less than 7 d.  none of these     in which biomes is fire a regular part of the... more
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science

05/08/14

Earth Science c/o prairie dogs ecosystem
1.  all of the prairie dogs found in a prairie ecosysstem make up an   a. population b.  community c.  biome d.  abiotic factor   2.  the prairie dogs are examples of   a.  flora in a... more
Follows • 3
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science

05/08/14

Earth Science c/o upwelling winds
lake cayuga in upstate New York is about 61 km long and 3 km wide with an extra average depth of 132 m.  strong winds occasionally push the warm surface water away from the shore which allows the... more
Follows • 3
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science

05/07/14

Earth Science c/o water and organisms
imagine you are out mountain climbing and come across a large lake with crystal clear water.   a. would you expect this lake to support a large number of organisms.  Why?   b.  as you continue... more
Follows • 3
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science

05/07/14

Earth Science c/o Keystone species
sea stars living along the pacific coast of the united states eat mussels.  if sea stars are removed fromt he ecosystem, the number of mussels will increase until they are so numberious that they... more
Follows • 3
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science

05/07/14

Earth Science c/o habitat, niche, home range and territory
1.  the crayfish scavenge for dead fish and decaysed vergetation at teh bottom of the pond. this discribes the crayfish's   a.  habitat b.  niche c.  home range d.  territory   2.  scientis... more
Follows • 4
Expert Answers •2
Earth Science

05/06/14

Earth Science c/o climax communities
1.  climax communities tend to be   a.  stable b. unstable c.  stable only in certain biomes   2.  compared to climax communities, reas undergoing primary succession tend to   a.  have the... more
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science

05/06/14

Earth Science c/o crayfish
there are over 400 speciies of crayfish in North America.  One specie, the Virile crayfish, has slowly expanded fromt he east coast to the waters of Montana.  There it encounters the Calico... more
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science

05/06/14

Earth Science c/o Succession
1.   pioneer species are found in areas   a.  undergoing primary sucession b.  undergoing secondary succession c.  of climax communitites     2.  an area undergoing primary succession,... more
Follows • 3
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science

05/06/14

Earth Science c/o Lichens
1.  a lichen is an example of   a.  symbiosis b.  mutualism c.  parasitism     2.  Lichens are found in areas   a.  undergoing primary succession b.  undergoing secondary succession c. ... more
Follows • 2
Expert Answers •1
Earth Science

05/06/14

Earth Science c/o food preference
 a specialized food preference   a.  is always an advantage to an orgainism b.  may place an organism at risk of starvation c.  increases competition for food among species in an ecosystem d. ... more
Follows • 3
Expert Answers •1

Still looking for help? Get the right answer, fast.

Ask a question for free

Get a free answer to a quick problem.
Most questions answered within 4 hours.

OR

Find an Online Tutor Now

Choose an expert and meet online. No packages or subscriptions, pay only for the time you need.