Answer: Neap tides
Explanation
Energy output from a tidal power plant depends on the tides generated in the ocean.
In this extraction of energy carried by the tides, one of the most important factor is the height of a wave is an important factor in determining how much energy a wave contains. A wave’s height is the difference between its highest point (the crest), and its lowest point (the trough). Greater the difference bigger is the energy carried by the wave.
Let us consider each option one by one.
Neap tides: These are the tides just after the first or third quarters of the moon when there is the least difference between high and low water.
Rip currents: It is a relatively strong, narrow current flowing outward from the beach through the surf zone and presenting a hazard to swimmers.
Light winds: Ocean waves are caused by wind moving across the surface of the water. And that in turn will help to extract more energy.
Spring tides: It is a tide just after a new or full moon, when there is the greatest difference between high and low water. So it will help to generate maximum amount of energy.
From the above explanation we can see that Neap tides could be one of the most likely reasons for low energy output from tidal power plants in the ocean.
Answer:
I agree with the first person its A
Explanation:
Ring shaped islands called atolls _____.
A. surround an inner lagoon
B. are surrounded by lagoons
C. are a type of high island
D. are only found in Polynesia
(Gradpoint)
An atoll is when the island forms mostly around reefs, therefore creating lagoons. The correct answer would be A
Atolls, which are ring-shaped islands, encircle an inner lagoon. They are created over time as corals grow towards the surface as islands sink. Atolls are primarily seen in tropical and subtropical oceans but not only in Polynesia.
Explanation:Ring shaped islands, commonly known as atolls, surround an inner lagoon. The formation of atolls is the result of corals growing in shallow waters around islands. As the islands sink over time, the corals continue to grow towards the surface, creating a lagoon within their ring-like structure. Despite being primarily found in the tropical and subtropical oceans, these atolls are not only restricted to Polynesia. So, the correct answer to this question is option A- surrounds an inner lagoon.
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The analysis of the ________________ of elements in meteorites located by scientists convinced astronomers that the origin of the solar system can be traced back to 4.6 billion years ago.
Meteorites' ages provide insights into the origin of the solar system, showing it dates back 4.6 billion years. They reveal details about the early planetary system's formation processes.
Explanation:The analysis of the ages of elements in meteorites located by scientists convinced astronomers that the origin of the solar system can be traced back to 4.6 billion years ago. Meteorites provide crucial insights into the early history of our solar system based on their ages and compositions, giving scientists valuable information about the formation of planetary systems.
Primitive meteorites, with radioactive ages near 4.5 billion years, are considered the unaltered building blocks of the planetary system. These meteorites offer a window into the past, showing that planets formed and their crusts cooled shortly after the beginning of the solar system approximately 4.5 billion years ago.
By studying meteorites and cosmic dust, astronomers can understand the processes that led to the formation of the solar system, providing invaluable data for unraveling the mysteries of our cosmic origins.
In rural North Africa, it is not unusual to see _____ in the fields.
modern tractors and reapers
wooden plows pulled by camels
people working in midday
After reading about the question, the answer is likely C "people working in midday "
North Africa since 2000, has been rising in modern technological use this has both helped their economy and increase farm yield.It's not rare to see people working in midday, but since I don't have a information source my guess is likely that the answer is C.
In rural North Africa, it is not unusual to see the wooden plows being pulled by camels in the fields.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
North African rural areas have been technologically adept since the beginning of this millennia and hence it is a usual fact to see wooden plows.The different tribal groups and rural people specialized themselves with animal rearing as well as in crop production, leading to no use of animal ploughing.Also, they do not own working animal potential and hence it is unusual to see. So, the wooden plows being pulled by camels are a rare activity to be seen in the field of rural North Africa.Most of the people in Latin America can trace their ancestry back to the following THREE groups.
Native American
European
Australian
Asian
American
African
Answer:
European, African, Native American
Explanation:
This is because of the history of the region. The Europeans during their exploration (remember Christopher Columbus?) discovered this new continent and settled down. Farming was their main economic activity at the time. Because they needed cheap labor, they engaged in slavery by importing slaves from Africa to work on the farms. The interaction between the two races is attributed to the current race in South America. Native Americans due to their close proximity have also interacted with the races in these regions.
Answer:
European, African, Native American
Explanation:
This is because of the history of the region. The Europeans during their exploration (remember Christopher Columbus?) discovered this new continent and settled down. Farming was their main economic activity at the time. Because they needed cheap labor, they engaged in slavery by importing slaves from Africa to work on the farms. The interaction between the two races is attributed to the current race in South America. Native Americans due to their close proximity have also interacted with the races in these regions.
A day of the year when the length of the night is equal to the length of the day is known as a(n) ________.
Answer:
Hey!
Your answer is an...EQUINOX!
Explanation:
An Equinox is basically where the Sun shines directly on the Equator and the length of day and night is almost equal.
In other words, places could get close to 12 hrs of Day and Night!
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If Earth was not tilted on its axis, what changes would you expect to see in the seasons?
Summer would last much longer than winter.
Winter would last much longer than summer.
Temperatures in summer and winter would be more extreme.
Temperatures in summer and winter would be very similar.
If the Earth weren't tilted on its axis, there would be no seasons. And humanity would suffer. When a Mars-size object collided with Earth 4.5 billion years ago, it knocked off a chunk that would become the moon. It also tilted Earth sideways a bit, so that our planet now orbits the sun on a slant. so the seasons would be similer.
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D is correct. Edge. Thanks to who commented it.
Which statement about the Potato Famine is not true? About one million Irish died from starvation and disease. The English provided enough help to save most Irish people. About two million Irish emigrated due to the famine. The potato blight destroyed the main food source of the Irish.
The Answer is:
The English provided enough help to save most Irish people
Answer:
Two million people emigrated as a result of the Irish potato famine.
Which city is closer to Greenwich, England: Los Angeles or X'ian, China ( 34 N, 209 East
Final answer:
Los Angeles is closer to Greenwich, England than X'ian, China, based on longitude measurements, with Los Angeles at 118°W and X'ian effectively at 151°W.
Explanation:
To determine which city is closer to Greenwich, England, we use longitude as a key reference point. Greenwich is at 0° longitude. Los Angeles' longitude is approximately 118°W, while X'ian, China's given longitude is 209°E. However, since longitudes only go up to 180°, the corrected longitude for X'ian should be 151°W (360°-209°=151°).
We know that when traveling east from the prime meridian, longitudes increase up to 180°E, and the same increase up to 180°W when traveling west. Thus, the distance in longitude from Greenwich to Los Angeles is 118°, and to X'ian, it is 151°.
In conclusion, Los Angeles is closer to Greenwich, England than X'ian, China, in terms of longitude.
La Niña tends to lead to drier, warmer weather in the southern United States, which causes drought in Texas. Which of these is likely to occur in Texas during El Niño?
A) A decreased chance of floodingAnswer:
B) Above average rainfall
Explanation:
The Southern Oscillation, also known as El Nino, brings in significant changes of the weather on all areas that are affected by it. Texas is also affected by El Nino, and that is manifested in milder temperatures and increased precipitation.
La Nina and El Nino have the total opposite effect on the weather conditions of Texas. While La Nina brings in warmer and drier weather conditions, El Nino actually brings in milder weather and much more rainfall.
Texas in general is semi arid. The temperatures are mild in winter and high in summer, with the rainfall mostly being absent for most of the year, and the majority of it falling intensively and seasonally. When El Nino is active though, Texas receives much more rainfall, making its temperatures lower in the process as well.
This is actually welcomed by the Texans, as the increased rainfall is good for the agriculture. The people are happy as well that they have lower temperatures for some time, so they are experiencing extremely high and unbearable temperatures.
Above average rainfall is the correct answer
How much change would you get for a purchase of $7.67 if you paid with a $20 bill.
You would get 12.33 in change.
You just discovered Amebelodon, a shovel-toothed elephant, and you are trying to figure out how old it is. As you examine the sediment you discover a couple species of dinoflagellates that were previously studied and dated. Nelsoniella aceras lived between 80-85 million years ago and Odontochitina lived between 68-82 million years ago. Based on fossil correlation how old is Amebelodon?
A) 68-85 million years old
B) 80-82 million years old
C) 81 million years old
D) 79 million years old
E) D = D0 + N(t) (eλt − 1)... so I have no idea!
Answer:
Option (A)
Explanation:
Amebelodon refers to the ancestor of elephants which were extinct a long time back and they belonged to the Amebelodontidae group of proboscideans. They are closely related to the modern day elephants and the early mammoths. They were comprised of shovel-teeth.
In the given condition, a shovel-tooth of an Amebelodon elephant is found in the sediments, which was associated with two other couple species of dinoflagellates, whose age is previously noted. The two species are Nelsoniella aceras and Odontochitina, which were about 80-85 million years ago and 68-82 million years ago respectively.
Since the Amebelodon tooth and the other two dinoflagellate fossil species are found in the same sediments, one can apply the principle of biostratigraphy, and determine the relative age of the rocks. Biostratigraphy refers to the correlation of rocks based on the presence of fossils.
Thus, the age of the Amebelodon will be somewhere between the range of 68-85 million years old.
Hence, the most appropriate answer is option (A).
Which type of material becomes molten rock at subduction zones? Light plates, heavy plates, continental crust, or new oceanic crust
if CAT = DOG, then A is congruent to which if the following?
A.DOG
B.OGD
C.DGO
The answer is DOG. (if CAT = DOG) then the middle letter would be congruent to each other. Let me know if i'm wrong
Billy is walking up an escalator that travels downward. Billy climbs stairs at a speed of r meters per second and the escalator moves at a speed of v meters per second. Billy walks up an escalator that is 8 meters long in 15 seconds. Which equation represents this information?
The equation representing Billy's situation is [tex]\( \frac{8}{r+v} = 15 \)[/tex], where ( r ) is Billy's walking speed and ( v ) is the escalator speed.
Explanation:Let's break down the problem. Billy is walking up an escalator that is moving downward. The length of the escalator is 8 meters, and he covers this distance in 15 seconds. The combined speed at which Billy is moving upward against the escalator's downward motion is ( r + v ) meters per second.
We can use the formula [tex]\( \text{speed} = \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{time}} \)[/tex] to express Billy's effective speed as [tex]\( \frac{8}{15} \)[/tex] meters per second. The effective speed is the sum of Billy's walking speed ( r ) and the escalator's speed ( v ), so we can write the equation as \( r + v = \frac{8}{15} \).
To find the time it takes for Billy to cover the 8-meter length, we use the formula [tex]\( \text{time} = \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{speed}} \)[/tex]. Substituting in the values, we get [tex]\( 15 = \frac{8}{r+v} \).[/tex]
This equation reflects the relationship between Billy's walking speed, the escalator's speed, and the time it takes for him to climb the escalator. Solving for ( r+v ) gives [tex]\( r+v = \frac{8}{15} \)[/tex], and this equation captures the essence of the problem. In this context, the equation is a representation of the dynamic between Billy's speed and the escalator's speed as he ascends.
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Physical Map of Europe Directions On the physical map label or number the following:
1. Atlantic Ocean
2. Mediterranean Sea
3. North Sea
4. Baltic Sea
5. English Channel
6. Strait of Gibraltar
7. Thames River
8. Seine River
9. Rhine River
10. Danube River
11. Po River
12. Iberian Peninsula
13. Scandinavian Peninsula
14. Alps Mountain
15. Pyrenees Mountains
16. Apennines Mountains
17. Ural Mountains
18. North European Plain
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After the floodwaters went down the farmers were left with a layer of dark Silt mud
If this is true or false its "true"
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Considering these facts, what do these places have in common?
A) They are all major metropolitan areas.
B) They are all areas without mass transit.
C) They are all located in the northeastern United States.
D) They are all located on the west coast of the United States.
The answers I believe would be a. Because it is the only one related to the time it takes that would make sense. Hope this helps! Have a great day!
Which of the following is an example of increasing energy efficiency?
(Select the best answer.)
Turning off the lights when no one is in the room instead of leaving all the lights on
Walking to work instead of driving a car
A compact fluorescent light bulb that uses less energy than a regular incandescent light bulb
A nuclear power plant that stores its radioactive waste more safely than an older power plant
Answer:
4 choce
Explanation:
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What is a shabono?
Spear
Funeral ritual
Type of sweet potato
Living structure*
A shabono is a communal living structure found among the Yanomami tribes in the Amazon, designed to house the entire community and built from natural materials.
A shabono is an indigenous communal living structure found in the Amazon, particularly among the Yanomami tribes. Contrary to the options provided in the question, it is neither a spear, a funeral ritual, nor a type of sweet potato. A shabono is recognized as a large, circular structure with an open-air courtyard in the center and is designed to house the entire community. This living structure encompasses areas for sleeping, working, and social activities, promoting a communal lifestyle among the tribe members. The shabono is built using natural materials from the surrounding environment, showcasing the tribe's ability to live sustainably within the Amazon rainforest.
One country that did not spread its religious beliefs across Southeast Asia was _____.
A. Arabia
B. Vietnam
C. India
D. China
D. China
D. Is the best answer
The western slope of the Cascade Mountains receives the heaviest amounts of rainfall and snowfall, this is the: A. leeward slope B. windward slope C. chinook slope D. semiarid slope
The answer is; B
This western part of the slope faces the Pacific ocean. Therefore sea breeze from the ocean in the daytime, which is warm and moist, is forced up the mountain where it cool as it ascends and the moisture condenses into precipitation. This is why this side is the windward. The dry air then descend into the leeward side (the eastern region of the mountain). This part of the mountain is drier than the western region.
The correct answer is - B. windward slope.
The western side of the Cascade Mountains are open towards the Pacific Ocean. The air masses that are coming from the Pacific are in general stopped at the western slopes of this mountain range. This basically means that when there's warm and wet air masses coming from the Pacific, the western side of the mountains get pretty much all of the rainfall or snowfall, and that is because the mountains themselves are a natural blockade for the air masses, so they accumulate and empty themselves.
The side that is getting the rainfall and snowfall, in this case the west side, is the windward side of the mountains. The other side of the mountains that receives dry air masses is the leeward side.
What negative effect occurs when there is a decrease in air quality?
faster evaporation of water in the soil
the drying out of fertile land, resulting in dust bowls
the melting of glaciers and polar ice caps
increased illnesses that result in a decrease in population
The negatives effect that can be attributed to decrease in air quality is D: increased illnesses that result in a decrease in population.
Air quality can be regarded as the measurement the cleanliness or how polluted the air is. It is very essential to monitor the air quality because polluted air can have a negative effect on our health by causing illnesses, it can cause Catterh and other respiratory disease.Therefore, option D is correct.
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Answer:
its d
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Near the unexcavated tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi—who had proclaimed himself first emperor of China in 221 B.C.—lay an extraordinary underground treasure: an entire army of life-size terra cotta soldiers and horses, interred for more than 2,000 years.
Theses soldiers were said to be made after each person whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife. So that he could rule in the afterlife with his army of terracotta soldiers and horses all made out of terracotta clay it took around 40 years for this to be made Qin Shi Huangdi was 13 when he got the throne later then he set to work for his army to be made it was about 98 square kilometers (38 square miles) the soldiers were place to that there was still room for the tomb when he died his body was put in the back part then the soldiers were placed the terracotta soldiers also had weapons to make them look more real but sadly theres were looted it or they rotted away but 40,000 bronze items of weaponry have been recovered,
This included swords,, spears, battle-axes,, shields, crossbows, and crossbow triggers. Most of the recovered items are arrowheads there were more that were found
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Most of the damage in New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina was caused by
The correct answer is - flooding.
The Hurricane Katrina was a devastating one. It had very strong winds that were very destructive, and the rainfall was also very intense, but it was not what made the biggest damage in New Orleans, instead it was the flooding of the city.
New Orleans is a city that is on a very small elevation, close to sea level, so it is very vulnerable to the sea level rising, which unfortunately did happened with the Hurricane Katrina. Because of the strong winds, and the heavy rainfall, the sea started to flood the city and destroyed big portion of it. Lots of people lost their lives, and there was also a huge material damage.
Answer:
B) flooding
Explanation:
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Hydropower _____.
uses the energy of moving water
is a nonrenewable energy source
releases toxins, like nitrogen oxide
depends on time of day and time of y
Which methods can help prevent wind erosion? Check all that apply.
rotating crops
mulching soil
installing windbreaks
growing more vegetation
avoiding soil compaction
Methods to prevent wind erosion include rotating crops, mulching soil, installing windbreaks, growing more vegetation, and avoiding soil compaction. These methods help in reducing the force of the wind, preventing the soil surface from becoming bare, and hold the soil in place.
Explanation:To prevent wind erosion, you can utilize multiple methods, including rotating crops, mulching soil, installing windbreaks, growing more vegetation, and avoiding soil compaction. Applying these procedures can significantly aid in reducing soil loss caused by wind. For instance, rotating crops allows the soil to regain nutrients while mulching soil prevents the surface from becoming bare. Through installing windbreaks, such as trees or bushes, the force of the wind can be mitigated thereby reducing the possibility of wind erosion. In addition, growing more vegetation helps to hold the soil in place while reducing soil compaction can reduce the chances of the soil being blown away.
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Fossilization:
(A) needs oxygen to occur
(B) requires protection from scavengers
(C) can only occur in the ocean
(D) is more common in sand than in mud
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The image below shows a type of fault.
Which statements describe the motion of the plates? Select 2 options.
The hanging wall and the footwall both move vertically.
Shearing is causing the plates to slide past each other.
The hanging wall moves down in relation to the footwall.
Tension is causing the plates to move away from each other.
Compression is causing the plates to move toward each other.
The correct options are D (Tension is causing the plates to move away from each other) and C (The hanging wall moves down in relation to the foot wall)
Explanation:This is an ordinary fault. Typical fault more often than not result from pliable burdens so D is an answer.
Also we can see that the hanging divider has moved down with respect to the foot wall so C is the other answer.
The ___ formed along a series of fault and stretches north form Mozambique into Syria and the Middle East
A.) great Rift Valley
B.)atlas mountain range
C.) nile river
D.)shale
I believe the answer would be A. Great Rift Valley. Hope this helps!
Final answer:
The answer is A) Great Rift Valley, a series of geological formations resulting from the movement of the Somalian and Nubian tectonic plates, extending from Mozambique to the Middle East.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is A) Great Rift Valley. The Great Rift Valley is a geologic phenomenon that extends from Mozambique in the south to Syria and the Middle East in the north. This vast geographical feature is formed by the movement and splitting of tectonic plates, specifically the African Plate, which is dividing into the Somalian Plate and the Nubian Plate. The separation of these plates creates the Eastern Rift and the Western Rift, both of which are parts of the Great Rift Valley. The Western Rift is known for its deepwater lakes and high-elevation mountain ranges, such as the Rwenzori Mountains and the Virunga Mountains.
Additionally, the Great Rift Valley is responsible for the formation of several bodies of water along its course. These include deepwater lakes such as Lake Tanganyika, which is the second-largest and second-deepest freshwater lake in the world.
Overall, the Great Rift Valley is a significant geographical feature that provides insightful evidence of tectonic activity and has a profound effect on the landscape and biodiversity of Eastern Africa.