306 Answered Questions for the topic geology

Geology

08/01/25

Why do fossil remains in sedimentary rock strata not support the theory of long ages of the earth.

Sedimentary rock layers do not always form the same way.
Geology Math Geography

07/18/25

Personalized text for subjects.

I have completed a series of subject quizzes and passed; it gives me the option to add a personalized text for these subjects. Is this required, and/or does it help?

05/23/25

New to Wyzant Tutoring - Looking for new clients!

I have long been a proponent of a connection-driven tutoring approach—one that supports students not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. Over my years working as a peer tutor,... more
Geology Architecture

12/03/24

What would underground cities look like?

I'm worldbuilding an underground world, networks of massive caverns and caves stretching throughout the earth. In many of these exist whole races and species and the like who have built their own... more
Geology Science

06/05/24

There is a rock. You know nothing about it. Theoretically, what other kind of rock could it form?

There is a rock. You know nothing about it. Theoretically, what other kind of rock could it form? Choose all that apply!A. Sedimentary rockB. Igneous rockC. Metamorphic rockD. Not enough... more
Geology

04/25/23

What are the different seismic waves when an earthquake occurs.

Geology

04/07/23

Lesson Mistake - It was not scheduled

Hi - This site listed a lesson between me and Suzanne M. to begin today at 12:05. This lesson was never scheduled and when I messaged her she said yes it was a mistake and that she would delete the... more
Geology

03/28/23

Stress causes strain

Geology

10/24/22

Do Anticlines form under extension or compression?

Particularly, the example in question is an Upright fold rather than a plunging fold

What is the format of the earth science regents?

Currently, the written part of the regents is worth 85 points: 50 multiple choice questions and 35 questions that include extended response, graphs, maps, calculations, etc. There is also a lab... more

08/02/22

Long Exposure Pictures (Circular? vs. Streaks. Center Point? Always Same? What is the Star?)

To an expert that can help my curiosity,How is it the night sky becomes a circular streak of chalk like lines on a space/sky canvas on a long exposure pictures? Would it not consist of streaks... more

05/04/22

What is the difference between continental and oceanic crust?

There are numerous characteristics that distinguish these two types of crust. Continental crust is generally composed of granite. That means that it formed intrusively (inside the earth), cooled... more

What particular volcanic hazard is assessed for hazard zoning based on the height of the eruption column, and strength and direction of the wind?

1.What particular volcanic hazard is assessed for hazard zoning based on the height of the eruption column, and strength and direction of the wind?A.laharB.pyroclastic flowC.lava flowD.pyroclastic... more
Geology

02/24/22

After melting and cooling, what kind of Igneous rock does Marble turn into?

I need a specific kind of Igneous rock.

02/15/22

Describe the theory of continental drift and identify who first proposed this theory.

Describe the theory of continental drift and identify who first proposed this theory.

02/15/22

How did scientists account for fossils and other geological evidence as they developed the geologic time scale?

How did scientists account for fossils and other geological evidence as they developed the geologic time scale?
Geology

01/31/22

GEOS 219 Labatory Homework Question

Use Microsoft Excel to plot the relationship between pressure and height. Use the equation from part 2 to calculate atmospheric pressure from 0 km to 30 km with an interval of 0.5 km. Plot the... more
Geology Earth Science

12/12/21

geology question

After the geosphere was formed, which sphere followed? atmosphere or geosphere? can they just be both, this makes me so confused. would mean a lot if someone can answer this. Thanks
Geology Earth Science

12/06/21

Geology question

What fraction of Earth’s evolution has been influenced by humans?

11/10/21

Question about feldspar minerals and their specific gravity

Why does the larger cavities of the feldspars have a decrease in specific gravity?
Geology Science

10/17/21

Biogeochemical Cycles

Why is cycling ______important? (Choose one: carbon, water, nitrogen). Be specific and use appropriate terminology specific to your chosen cycle.

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