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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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What percentage of earth's surface is above sea level?
Approximately 29% of Earth's surface is above sea level.
What percentage of earth's surface below sea level?
Roughly 70% of Earth's surface is covered by oceans, which means that 70% of the surface is below sea level.
Approximately how much of earth's surface is above sea level?
About 29% of Earth's surface is above sea level, with the remaining 71% covered by oceans.
How much of Earth's surface is above sea level?
Approximately 29% of Earth's surface is above sea level, while the remaining 71% is covered by oceans.
What point on Earth's surface its height above sea level is called it?
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
What percentage of earth's surface is above sea level?
Approximately 29% of Earth's surface is above sea level.
Why is there no weathering and erosion in the moon?
The Moon does not have an atmosphere or running water, which are essential for weathering and erosion processes on Earth. Without these agents, there is no mechanism for breaking down rocks or transporting sediment on the Moon. Additionally, the Moon's surface is not subjected to the same level of geological activity as Earth, further limiting weathering and erosion.
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.
What percentage of earth's surface below sea level?
Roughly 70% of Earth's surface is covered by oceans, which means that 70% of the surface is below sea level.
Approximately how much of earth's surface is above sea level?
About 29% of Earth's surface is above sea level, with the remaining 71% covered by oceans.
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.
How much of Earth's surface is above sea level?
Approximately 29% of Earth's surface is above sea level, while the remaining 71% is covered by oceans.
What point on Earth's surface its height above sea level is called it?
Elevation
For any point on Earth's surface its height above sea level is called what?
The height above sea level of any point on Earth's surface is called its elevation.
What is the nearly level land on Earth's surface called?
Plains.
