Leo Arens
Earth Science teacher | Verified Expert
I hold a degree in Earth Science from the University of New Orleans, where I cultivated a deep understanding of our planet's dynamic processes. With a passion for teaching, I am committed to helping students navigate the complexities of Earth science. My expertise spans geology, meteorology, and environmental science, empowering learners to explore the intricate interplay between human actions and the natural world. Through personalized instruction and engaging discussions, I strive to foster a deeper appreciation for Earth's systems and inspire a commitment to environmental stewardship. Let's embark on a journey of discovery together.
Questions
What is convection and how is it related to the mantle?
How do changes in pressure relate to changes in weather?
In which layer of the Earth will you find the main source of internal heat?
What are the molecules that make up the most of atmosphere?
How can stars burn without oxygen?
AP Human Geography Unit 1: Considering a map is a geographic model, what are some other examples of geographic models?
What are sediments and how are they formed?
How is the location of earthquakes across the globe related to the location of volcanoes?
How can tides form?
What was the Apollo space program and what were its major accomplishments?
Which continent forms the core of Pangea?
- Compared with other energy sources, only a small quantity of petroleum was used as fuel before the 1920s. What do you think petroleum's main uses might have been before that time?
- Imagine that you found a Tropites fossil. How old is the rock surrounding it?
- What is the world's highest mountain?
- In sea-floor spreading, molten material rises from the mantle and erupts when?
- What causes winds to blow?
- Imagine if the Earth suddenly sped up. What do you think would happen to its orbit?
- How long does it take for the moon to go through all eight phases?
- What kind of plate boundary occurs where two plates grind past each other without destroying or producing lithosphere?
- About how many days after a full moon does a new moon occur?