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.
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05/23/25
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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,...
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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...
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Geology
10/06/24
At face value, what do these features (cross-bedding and gypsum crystals) suggest about depositional environments on Mars in the past?
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...
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Geology Physics
06/26/23
Does our concept of hydraulic head exist outside of ideal water conditions?
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...
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Geology
03/28/23
Stress causes strain
Geology
11/15/22
The consequences of natural hazards can be minimized even if the hazard cannot be stopped or averted.
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
09/07/22
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...
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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...
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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...
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03/10/22
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...
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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...
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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?
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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