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How do geologists estimate the thickness and temperature of the layers of the earth?

How do they know this well let me begin with there is a lot of density or pressure I think I wouldn't put this down on worksheet for school but if it's for fun than go ahead read it as you already have by know.


Why would SO2 go down in solubility when temperature increases?

Gases in general are less soluble in liquids as the temperature increases (unlike solids, for which the opposite is true). This makes sense if you think about it: increased temperature means increased molecular motion, so a gas molecule is more likely to get kicked out of the solution and escape.


How does a density of sea water change with depth?

The density of seawater increases with depth due to the increased pressure at greater depths compressing the water molecules closer together. This increased density can also be influenced by temperature and salinity variations within different layers of the ocean.


What is continental crust's temperature in Fahrenheit?

The temperature of continental crust can vary depending on its depth and location, but on average, it ranges from about 212 to 1600 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature gradient is due to the geothermal gradient, which is the rate at which temperature increases with depth in the Earth's crust. At the surface, continental crust can experience temperatures closer to the ambient air temperature, while deeper within the crust, temperatures can reach much higher levels due to the heat generated by the Earth's internal processes.


What do you think happens to temperature as you move from the earths surface to the center?

Temperature increases as you move from the Earth's surface towards the center. This is because the Earth's core is extremely hot due to the heat generated from radioactive decay and residual heat from the planet's formation.

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The speed of light increases with depth of water because the density of water increases with depth, which results in a higher refractive index. This higher refractive index causes light to travel faster in water compared to air.


How do geologists think earths atmosphere formed?

how do geologists think earths atmosphere is formed


How do geologists estimate the thickness and temperature of the layers of the earth?

How do they know this well let me begin with there is a lot of density or pressure I think I wouldn't put this down on worksheet for school but if it's for fun than go ahead read it as you already have by know.


What are abiotic factors for the ocean?

tide temperature salinity depth and and i cannot think of the fifth


How do you think temperature will effect transpiration in a plant?

Increase in temperature also increases the rate of evaporation of water, hence temperature will effect transpiration


How do you think the temperature will be affected when the amount of water vapor increases?

When the amount of water vapor increases, the temperature will generally increase because water vapor traps heat in the atmosphere. This phenomenon is known as the greenhouse effect.


Why the pressure of a gas increases when it's temperature increases?

A simple way to think about it is: the pressure is the force per unit of area that a gas exerts on it's container caused by the molecules colliding with the container's walls. As the temperature increases, the molecules have more energy and collide with more force, so the pressure increases.


As the depth of a glacier increases is there more pressure on the bottom leading to more heat?

Yes, as the depth of a glacier increases, there is more pressure on the bottom due to the weight of the overlying ice. This pressure can lead to an increase in heat at the base of the glacier due to the process of pressure melting, where the ice melts under pressure and the water can reach temperatures close to the pressure melting point.


What do geologists think causes earths plates to move?

The movement of the Earth's plates is known as plate tectonics. Geologists think the plates move due to a build up of extreme heat in the Earth's crust.


When sodium metal is dropped into a beaker of water a chemical reaction occurs that increases the temperature of the water This is an example of what?

You think probable to an exothermic reaction.


How does the ocean floor spreading affect the depth of the ocean?

Think o the volume of a box. As the base gets larger in perimeter, the surface area of the box becomes greater, and the volume increases.


Why would SO2 go down in solubility when temperature increases?

Gases in general are less soluble in liquids as the temperature increases (unlike solids, for which the opposite is true). This makes sense if you think about it: increased temperature means increased molecular motion, so a gas molecule is more likely to get kicked out of the solution and escape.