Earth Sciences & Geology - September 2007

How do reactions involving carbon-containing compounds contribute to the greenhouse effect?

2007-09-13 18:24:24 · 4 answers · asked by chico 2

2007-09-13 16:47:31 · 7 answers · asked by jasondede123456789 1

Chemical Sedimentary rocks, non-foliated metamorphic rocks, plutonic igneous rocks, or all of the above.

2007-09-13 16:29:10 · 1 answers · asked by sportman16977 2

2007-09-13 16:26:53 · 5 answers · asked by sportman16977 2

A lizard lies in the sun to regulate its body temperature. Which form of heat transfer allows the sun to warm the lizard?

a)Conduction
b)Convection
c)Radiation
d)No heat transfer will take place

2007-09-13 16:22:49 · 5 answers · asked by jay 2

if i lived right on the equator,right smack dab on it would i have to do the daylight savings time change?!

2007-09-13 16:11:39 · 2 answers · asked by Emmett W 1

basically, when your on the moon, your lighter, and on earth your heavy. what other place makes you heavier than being on earth? this is a science question from class, but i don't know the answer.

2007-09-13 16:09:46 · 3 answers · asked by janineisstylin 1

is the bermuda triangle real??i wanna believe cause it would be so cool to encounter it but ppl say its just a legend but more ppl say that its true and theres many aircrafts and ships that disappeared and with no trace left but they appear several years later in another part of the world?!?!? but what realy cause it and how can magnetic watever you call it can cause it. My opinion is that the bermuda is caused by a clash of time in space because mayb the world has enough history???pls tell me what you think of this. this is the question that makes me think the most.!!!!

2007-09-13 16:03:42 · 6 answers · asked by llovell 6

2007-09-13 15:57:30 · 4 answers · asked by cassie9240 1

2007-09-13 15:31:02 · 8 answers · asked by powerpuff mum l 1

For example, in the water supply.

2007-09-13 15:08:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

thansk!!!

2007-09-13 14:42:57 · 6 answers · asked by Diana G 1

2007-09-13 14:40:37 · 1 answers · asked by Robert M 1

Explain how magnitism is used to support the theory of seafloor spreading?
short answer.
has to make sense---not too technical

2007-09-13 14:04:27 · 1 answers · asked by . 4

thanks

2007-09-13 13:04:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 12:49:27 · 4 answers · asked by ~* ELLE*~ 2

What type of tree would you likely find in a swamp?

cypress
willow
maple
oak


Grasses in marshes have specialized glands to excrete excess salt.

True
False







Which of the following is not an important function of wetlands?

purify polluted water
provide recreational opportunities
provide habitats for fish
all are functions of wetlands




Describe how wetlands reduce coastal storm damage.

2007-09-13 12:44:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 12:18:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 12:05:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 12:03:09 · 13 answers · asked by angelica_vizcaino06 1

annd what's some evidence?

2007-09-13 11:54:27 · 3 answers · asked by dustmonster02 3

2007-09-13 11:47:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Water cycle

2007-09-13 10:55:24 · 3 answers · asked by tico.pizza 1

thanks

2007-09-13 10:52:28 · 4 answers · asked by Diana G 1

2007-09-13 10:50:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is the sky blue?

2007-09-13 08:30:06 · 5 answers · asked by pokapink17 1

the element Oxygen is a gas that makes up about 20 percent of the earth's atmosphere. Oxygen also is the most abundant element in the earth's crust, yet earth's crust is not a gas. explain this apparent conflict??/

2007-09-13 04:06:49 · 2 answers · asked by beauty mirna 3

1.Which of the following is an example of how the geosphere can affect the atmosphere?
1.rainstorm
2.earthquake
3.volcano eruption
4. tidal wave

I think it is tidal wave or earthquak, but I am stuck on the two so please help.

2.A major concern about increasing global temperatures is that a large portion of polar ice could detach and melt into the ocean. If this happened, which two spheres would interact?
1.cryosphere and hydrosphere
2.geosphere and atmosphere
3.ryosphere and biosphere
4.hydrosphere and atmosphere


3.Which of the following is an important part of scientific methods?
1.making hypotheses
2.traveling to distant places
3.using calculators
4.teaching others
I think this one is 1 or 2, but I am also stuck so please help.

2007-09-13 02:54:18 · 2 answers · asked by MEB 2

i've read that evacuating people to higher ground instead of the area will cut the casualties from thousands to hundreds. it made me think of an idea for emergency high rise tsunami buildings at populated coastal towns and resorts. they could build a high capacity version of the world's fastest elevator (same one they use at the stratosphere hotel in vegas, which goes up over hundred floors in seconds). what are your opinions on this idea good or not good? =)

2007-09-13 02:15:31 · 3 answers · asked by Ripcity-zen 2

if this is true? If so, why is that?

2007-09-13 00:31:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous