1. What is the commonly accepted age of Earth? a. 4.6 million years b. 46 million years c. 4.6 billion years d. 46 billion years 2. Which of the following was not a source of heat for the early Earth? a. meteor bombardment b. gravitational contraction c. radioactivity d. hydrothermal energy 3. What are small asteroids called? a. comets b. meteoroids c. cratons d. microcontinents 4. What is the process by which a planet becomes
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The Cleveland Way is a wonderful long-distance footpath‚ which passes through the ever-changing landscape of the beautiful North York Moors National Park. Although it may not be the longest of our National Trails‚ the Cleveland Way probably affords the most variety. Its spectacular scenery ranges from sylvan valleys and wild heather-clad moorland to dramatic coastal cliffs with sheltered bays and old fishing villages. One of the principal architects of the Cleveland Way was Alec Falconer‚ a founder
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Question 1 South American Adventures Unlimited SA Adventures Unlimited was formed four years ago by Michael and Jill Rodriguez. Michael was a trained geologist‚ while Jill had a master’s degree in Spanish. They were both avid outdoor enthusiasts and fell in love while trekking across the Andes in Chile. Upon graduation they seized upon the idea of starting their own specialized tour business that would focus on organizing and leading “high-end” adventure trips in South America. Their first
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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CHEMISTRY IN OUR SOCIETY AND ITS DIFFUSION The international year of Chemistry (2011) should be the key point in a significant growth of the diffusion of chemistry to show society its importance‚ how it is necessary‚ which can provide‚ in order to put it in the appropriate place to be considered by the public. Different activities have been carried out in almost all the science faculties of the Spanish Universities during 2011 to develop the interest in chemistry. Those
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as the Sphinx. Characterized by its human-like face and cat like body‚ there has been much controversy regarding its origin. Questions about its purpose and who built it are very popular among the topic of the Sphinx. Although some scientists and geologists agree to disagree‚ most have come to one conclusion. The Egyptian Pharaoh Khafre originally ordered the Sphinx to be built as part of a tomb for his father using labor from both Egyptian workers and civilians. The Sphinx was originally ordered
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and understand the properties of them‚ like grain size‚ composite‚ organization and so forth. As shown in figure 2 you can see that Montara beach has quaternary sediment‚ meaning its sediment is younger than what its surround by. This data helps geologist determine how old the rock is and what kind of geological events have occurred to it and near it. The observations of modern processes helps to interrupt ancient events by examining the sediment and looking at the way it was deposited to show where
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A. Beaumont Leslie B. Magoon Leslie B. Magoon graduated from the University of Oregon in Eugene in 1966 with an M.S. degree in geology. Presently‚ he is a senior research geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey‚ Menlo Park‚ California. Prior to that he was with Shell Oil Company for 8 years as an exploration geologist. Over the last 32 years‚ he has been involved in petroleum geology with emphasis on geochemistry in the Rocky Mountain states‚ California‚ Alaska‚ Colombia‚ and Malaysia. He has
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Hydrogen Fuel As An Alternative Energy Source To Replace Fossil Fuels Since the beginning of industry humans have been in search of fuel to power machines and generate energy. Fossil fuels‚ such as crude oil and coal‚ discovered beneath the Earth’s surface were found to be an excellent source of fuel. These fossil fuels are burnt in order to generate the energy required to complete various tasks. Many nations count on coal‚ oil and natural gas to supply most of their energy needs‚ but reliance
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been seen in the Chapel of the Nine Altars in Durham Cathedral as well at churches in Weardale and further afield. Map Diagram Environment: Harehope Quarry is a unique environment and offers interest for the natural historian‚ geologist and industrial archaeologist. The quarry is best known for its exposures of Frosterley Marble but also provides a home for a wealth of flora and fauna. The Rocks: The rocks in Harehope Quarry were formed in the Carboniferous Period of earth
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Dan Miller‚ a geologist with the US Geological Survey‚ attempts to access the status of the mountain‚ Spirit Lake‚ and the surrounding cities. While on his mission he discovers areas of concern and some historical observations‚ he is unable to provide any useful flood
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