What are the three official languages? English is the most common official language, with recognized status in 51 countries. Arabic, French, and Spanish are also widely recognized. An official language that is also an indigenous language is called endoglossic, one that is not indigenous is exoglossic. What are three things that brought about great change […]

Why are P waves received but S waves are not received by seismic stations? Answer: P and S waves are types of seismic waves . The reason whey P waves are received but S-waves are not received by seismic stations located on the opposite side of Earth from an earthquake epicenter is because those waves(S-waves) […]

What is space borne remote sensing? In spaceborne remote sensing, sensors are mounted on-board a spacecraft (space shuttle or satellite) orbiting the earth. At present, there are several remote sensing satellites providing imagery for research and operational applications. What are advantages of sensors? The key advantages of sensors include improved sensitivity during data capture, almost […]

What capital is located at 25N 47E? Riyāḍ What city is located at 17 degrees south 36 degrees east? Red Bank What is the longitude and latitude of Berlin? 52.5200° N, 13.4050° E What is the latitude and longitude for Germany? 51.1657° N, 10.4515° E How many degrees north is Alaska? The latitude of Alaska, […]

How do I find the latitude and longitude of a place? Get the coordinates of a place On your computer, open Google Maps. Right-click the place or area on the map. Select the latitude and longitude, this will automatically copy the coordinates. How do you find someone’s coordinates? How to enter coordinates in Google Maps […]

What is an application of the Doppler effect used by submarines? The Doppler effect The amount of the frequency shift can be used to determine the velocity of the moving obstacle. Just as the Doppler shift for radar, an electromagnetic wave, can be used to determine the speed of a moving car, so can the […]

What is the difference between wavelength and wave height? Wave Height – The vertical distance between crest and trough. Wavelength – The horizontal distance between successive crests or troughs. Wave Period – The time it takes for one complete wave to pass a particular point. What is the difference between the wave base and still […]

How is the Gulf Stream affected by ocean currents? This strong current of warm water influences the climate of the east coast of Florida, keeping temperatures there warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than the other southeastern states. Since the Gulf Stream also extends toward Europe, it warms western European countries as […]

What are the 3 main parts of a volcano? The main parts of a volcano include the magma chamber, conduits, vents, craters and slopes. There are three types of volcanoes: cinder cones, stratovolcanoes and shield volcanoes. How does a volcano get its characteristic shape? Volcanoes have several shapes, which are controlled by the composition of […]

Is the jet stream a Rossby wave? The northern jet stream is a river of fast-moving air that circles the northern hemisphere in the mid-latitudes. Jet-stream winds generally travel at the same latitude, but they can shift into a wave-like pattern, known as Rossby waves, where they meander from north to south and back again. […]