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What Is Aphelion

It is the point where the planet in orbit is furthest from the sun.

Which type of cloud produces thunderstorms

Cumulonimbus Cloud:)

What type of rock is likely to form next when extrusive igneous rock is broken down by weathering

Sedimentary

How do hailstones remain suspended in a cloud

by the force of strong upward air currents

The temperature at which water vapor begins to condense on solid objects is called the dew point

True

What is the incoming voltage from the current source to the transformer called

the incoming voltage from the current source to the transformer is called primary voltage.....

Magma is thought to come from the upper mantle or inner core of the earth

false

In which layer of the sun is a huge supply of energy produced

in the core

Why can scientists not accurately predict where an earthquake will occur

They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most pressure.

Which type of fault is caused by shearing forces

transform.

Why is the observatory aboard the International Space Station able to provide a better view into space than is possible from any observatory on earth

its not surrounded by thick atmospheres

How can studies on the effects of microgravity impact citizens living on earth

findings can be ussed to help the aging live healthier & live more active lives

What simple seemingly ordinary instrument uses NASA's infrared technology to help provide hospital nursing staffs more time to devote to patient care

An ear thermometer uses NASA's infrared technology.

Which of these is a problem that technology cannot solve

Poverty

preventing young people from choosing to experiment with drugs and alcohol

diseases

*Technology can solve all of these problems, unfortunately there are still some idiot drug attics, but there will always be some stupid people in the world (unless we purge them).

What statements are true of earthquakes

occur everyday all around the world

What is a small volcanic mountain wih a narrow base and steep sides

cinder cone

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