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Well, isn't that a lovely question. Imagine each tiny 5mm grain of sand, each one unique and special in its own way. Now, if we were to fill a 16oz jar with the
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What does it mean if a rock has a high porosity?


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Oh, dude, high porosity in a rock just means it's got lots of tiny holes or spaces where fluids can hang out. It's like the rock is a sponge, soaking up all the
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What is the formula for calculating upthrust?


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Well, darling, upthrust, also known as buoyant force, is calculated by the formula: kingslot96 upthrust = weight of fluid displaced. So, if you want to find out how much y
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How did scientists find out that rocks farther away from the mid-ocean ridges were older than those near it?


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Scientists found out that rocks farther away from mid-ocean ridges were older through the process of radiometric dating. By analyzing the radioactive isotopes w
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If a rock is buried deep inside the Earth which geological process cannot change rock?


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If a rock is buried deep inside the Earth, the process of weathering, which involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles due to exposure to environmen
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Where is clay on the MOHS scale?


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Ah, the MOHS scale is a way to measure the hardness of minerals. Clay is generally around a 2-3 on the MOHS scale, which means it is quite soft compared to othe
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Why do bands indicating magnetic reversals appear to be similar width on both sides of a mid-ocean ridge?


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They appear to be similar in width because new crust formation is nearly equal on each side of the fault.