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Why is the surface of earth not totally level after all of this weathering?
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∙ 13y ago
Short answer. Plate tectonics.
The earths' crust is divided into several sections, commonly called tectonic plates. These move, albeit slowly. Where the press together, you get a mountain range, and also earthquakes. Where they meet you also tend to get volcanic activity, as is the case for the west coast and Japan, both part of the "ring of fire".
Additionally, Hawaii is situated over a "hot spot" in the mantle. This hot spot is the source of the heat for the volcanic activity that formed the Hawaiian chain.
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Where on earth's surface is your weight the maximum?
At sea level.
How much of Earth's surface is above sea level?
30%
What percentage of earth's surface below sea level?
About 70%
What is potential energy on the surface of the earth?
There is no absolute measure for potential energy. The calculation for potential energy depends on the chosen reference level. Quite often, the Earth's surface is chosen as the reference level - in this case, an object on the surface will have zero potential energy.
What is the term for the height above sea level on a point on earth's surface?
elevation
Why is the surface of the earth not totally level after all of this weathering?
a) constructive forces build up the land at the same time
Where is the earth's surface located?
Earth's surface is located in the troposphere. You will find it at ground level.
Why is the earth's surface not covered with crater?
Weathering and erosion tend to level out crater features, whether impact or volcanic, over time. The atmosphere also protects the surface from many meteor impact events, by burning them up before they strike.
Is potential energy on the surface of earth is always zero?
That depends on what reference level you have chosen. If the (arbitrary) reference level you chose is Earth's surface, then anything on the Earth's surface has zero potential energy. If you choose some higher reference level, an object on Earth's surface has a negative potential energy. If you choose a lower reference level, an object on Earth's surface would have a positive potential energy.
Where on earth's surface is your weight the maximum?
At sea level.
How much of Earth's surface is above sea level?
30%
What is the nearly level land on Earth's surface called?
Plains.
What percentage of earth's surface below sea level?
About 70%
How much more is the level of gravity on jupiter than on earth?
The acceleration of gravity at the 'surface' of Jupiter is 2.639 times its value at the Earth's surface.
What is the name given to a large area of level or nearly level land on earth surface?
a plateu
What is the potential on the surface of the earth?
There is no absolute measure for potential energy. The calculation for potential energy depends on the chosen reference level. Quite often, the Earth's surface is chosen as the reference level - in this case, an object on the surface will have zero potential energy.
What is the Earth's surface height above sea level called?
Elevation
