Geography

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A large negative environmental lapse rate would occur in a layer with: A) uniformly warm ... Started by ss2343	1 Replies 135 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Chelseyj.hasty
Over what time span does a typical cinder cone form? What will be an ideal ... Started by yoooooman	1 Replies 59 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by fraziera112
Describe the materials that compose composite volcanoes. What will be an ideal ... Started by dbose	3 Replies 110 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by marict
The outflow at the top of a hurricane prolongs the storm's lifespan because: A) it helps to bring ... Started by cabate	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by karlss
What name is given to the region having the greatest concentration of composite volcanoes? What ... Started by Jkov05	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by efwsefaw
Describe the formation of Crater Lake. Compare it to the calderas found on shield volcanoes, such as ... Started by wrbasek0	1 Replies 104 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by briezy
According to Hadley, the most important factor causing circulation patterns in the atmosphere was: ... Started by burchfield96	1 Replies 104 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by diesoon
The law of conservation of angular momentum states that: A) a rotating object must vary its ... Started by @Brianna17	1 Replies 111 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by maaaaaaaaaa
What is meant by the term host rock? What will be an ideal ... Started by Shelles	1 Replies 64 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by tmlewis4706
What is the geothermal gradient? Describe how the geothermal gradient compares with the melting ... Started by magmichele12	1 Replies 107 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by princessflame2016
Distinguish among batholiths, stocks, and laccoliths in terms of size and shape. What will be an ... Started by imowrer	3 Replies 122 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by lkoler
With an INCREASE in altitude, air pressure: A) increases at a constant rate. B) decreases at an ... Started by ETearle	1 Replies 113 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by bigsis44
How do the eruptions that created the Columbia Plateau differ from eruptions that create large ... Started by debasdf	1 Replies 108 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by beccamahon
What role do water and other volatiles play in the formation of magma? What will be an ideal ... Started by DelorasTo	1 Replies 107 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by mceravolo
Name two plate tectonic settings in which you would expect magma to be generated. What will be an ... Started by casperchen82	1 Replies 588 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by britb2u
Why is the eye region of a hurricane largely free of precipitation and heavy clouds? A) cooler ... Started by abc	1 Replies 4,533 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by meow1234
The four thermal layers of the atmosphere in order beginning from the surface are: A) mesosphere, ... Started by Mr.Thesaxman	1 Replies 545 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by mmj22343
Volcanism at divergent plate boundaries is most often associated with which magma type? What causes ... Started by luvbio	1 Replies 163 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by ultraflyy23
What is thought to be the source of magma for most intraplate volcanism? What will be an ideal ... Started by codyclark	3 Replies 124 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by heinisk01
If the environmental lapse rate is less than the wet adiabatic lapse rate, then the atmosphere is: ... Started by leo leo	1 Replies 183 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by jennafosdick
The term Hadley cell applies to: A) 0 degrees to 30 degrees latitude. B) 30 degrees to 60 ... Started by Alainaaa8	1 Replies 238 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Kingjoffery
The term troposphere literally means: A) warm air. B) region of weather. C) layer of life. D) ... Started by meagbuch	1 Replies 87 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by sarahccccc
These two conditions, working together, will make the atmosphere the most unstable. A) warm the ... Started by crobinson2013	1 Replies 66 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by katieost
Most of the United States is situated in which zone of prevailing winds? A) westerlies B) ... Started by Kikoku	1 Replies 55 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by tuate
The doldrums are associated with what latitude(s)? A) the poles B) the midlatitudes C) the ... Started by krzymel	1 Replies 51 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by mk6555