Geophysics

Approximately one-third of the Earth's land surface is desert, characterized by low precipitation levels and often extreme temperatures. These arid regions are found on every continent and play an important role in maintaining global biodiversity and climate regulation.

Plastic is one of the most common recycled materials that floats the best. This is because plastics are less dense than water, which allows them to float easily. Other materials like aluminum and glass are more dense than water, so they are less likely to float after being recycled.

Spreading centers are geological formations where tectonic plates are moving away from each other, resulting in the upwelling of magma from the mantle and the formation of new oceanic crust. This process is known as seafloor spreading and occurs mainly along mid-ocean ridges, creating new oceanic crust and contributing to the Earth's tectonic activity.

Reverse faults are caused by compressional forces within the Earth's crust. These forces push rock layers together, causing them to break and move vertically along the fault line. The hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall, creating a steeply inclined fault plane.

The mineral you are referring to is called "Epidote." It is a green mineral that typically forms prismatic crystals and is commonly found in metamorphic rocks. Epidote's luster can range from glassy to pearly.

The highest tides in Canada occur in the Bay of Fundy, located between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The tides in this region can reach up to 16 meters (52 feet) in height, making them some of the highest tides in the world.

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200 million years ago earth's landmasses were weld together

180 million years ago pangaea broke apart into two separate landmasses

The general scientific name for green-looking moss is Bryophyta. Mosses are non-vascular plants that typically grow in damp or shady environments. They are known for their small size and ability to grow in a wide range of habitats.

Mountains are found in areas where tectonic plates collide, creating uplift. Plateaus are elevated flatlands often formed by erosion or volcanic activity. Plains are typically found in lower-lying areas where sediment has built up over time.

The three major subdivisions of the Earth are the crust (including the continents and ocean floor), the mantle (made up of the upper mantle and lower mantle), and the core (which consists of the outer core and inner core). These subdivisions are based on differences in composition, density, and physical properties.

Two methods of 'preserving' can be translated from this request: keeping the plant alive, or pressing the flower. Assuming that one means to press the flowers, a rather simple method involves placing wax paper between the pages of a large book, then placing the flower between the pieces of wax paper and using the book's weight to press the flower.

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge runs through Iceland. Along this ridge, the North American tectonic plate and European tectonic plate are moving away from each other. New continental plate is being added to both continents at the spreading ridge, as it is filled in with solidifying lava.

Gravity is caused by centrifugal force and is constant. The moon rotating around the earth has a negligible effect. It's gravity does cause the tides to shift. The moon is not always in the sky at night. Sometimes it is in the sky during the day.

The current accepted theory is that the ocean pates are subducted (dive) down toward the earth's interior at the ocean trenches. A major problem with this is that there are not nearly enough trenches to take all the ocean plates. So it has been proposed that the trenches are actually a very deep, wide crack in the ocean floor filled with water and sediment and that molten rock from far below flows toward this now lighter region but forces up mountains over a batholith (a huge mass of molten magma) before it reaches the trench. For further discussion of this see http://charles_w.tripod.com/trenches.html

There are five states in the United States that do not have an official state geological symbol: Alabama, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New Jersey.

It is due to your perspective. You are so close to the earth and it is so large that the curvature is not easy to notice. As you increase your distance from the earths surface it becomes easier to notice the earth's curvature (from space it looks completely round.

Rocks are composed of minerals, which are naturally occurring inorganic solids with a specific chemical composition and ordered atomic structure. The three main types of rocks are igneous (formed from molten material), sedimentary (formed from sediment deposits), and metamorphic (formed from existing rocks that undergo high heat and pressure). Each type of rock has a unique composition based on the minerals present and how they are arranged.

Minnows constitute the family Cyprinidae of the order Cypriniformes. Most of the members of the minnow family are only a few centimeters in length, but India's mahseer measures up to 2.7 meters and some weigh more than 45 kg. Minnows are the largest family of fish, including more than 2,000 species. They are characterized by a single dorsal fin and by one to three rows of teeth in the throat but never in the jaw.

To find an underground spring, look for lush vegetation, wet ground, or a depression in the land where water may be seeping out. You can also hire a professional water dowser or consult a hydrogeologist for more advanced techniques. Additionally, drilling a well may help locate an underground water source.

The Pacific Plate moves at an average rate of about 2-9 cm per year in a west-northwest direction. The Philippine Plate moves at a rate of about 6-10 cm per year in a west-northwest direction as well. These two tectonic plates interact along the Philippine Trench and Philippine Fault Zone.

Earth's core is a solid made up of mainly iron and other metals. Even though temperatures

here reach sometimes 5000-7000 degree Celsius but pressure is extremely high. Due to this high pressure, the metals remain solid even though temperatures exceed their melting points.

Examples of heat sources could be grouped into two (2) based on there origin. They are;

1. Natural Heat Sources.

The natural heat sources could be sub-divided into two;

a. External Source, e.g Sun.

b. Internal Source, e.g Geothermal, i.e. Magma.

2. Man-made Heat Sources.

These includes heat generated from;

a. Electricity, e.g Electric Cooker and Oven.

b. Fire, e.g Coal.

Yes, plants need to transpire in order to survive. Transpiration helps in regulating the temperature of the plant, moving nutrients from the soil to the leaves, and maintaining the turgidity of the plant cells by drawing in water.