Author Question: Shallow-sloped shield volcanoes are made from lava that A) is as runny as liquid water. B) has a ... (Read 51 times)

khang

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
Shallow-sloped shield volcanoes are made from lava that
 
  A) is as runny as liquid water.
  B) has a medium viscosity.
  C) has a high viscosity.
  D) can have any viscosity.

Question 2

Why are infrared observations useful when observing extrasolar planets?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Tonny

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Because planets radiate mostly infrared radiation, it is possible to distinguish this from the parent star's light. This allows some spectral analysis of the atmospheres, letting us know of some molecules and atoms in planetary atmospheres, such as carbon dioxide, methane, hydrogen and sodium. In a few cases, water vapor has been detected, which is of particular interest.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

Did you know?

The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.

Did you know?

There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library