Metamorphic Rocks: Definition and Process of Formation Page all

KOMPAS.com – The term “metamorphosis” is generally used to refer to the process of change of insects. However, the term “metamorphosis” is a broad term that denotes a change from one thing to another. Even rocks, which seem constant, can turn into new types of rock. For example, a type of rock whose physical and … Read more

Earth’s Mantle, Earth’s Largest Layer

KOMPAS.com The structure of the Earth is divided into four main components, namely the Earth’s crust, Earth’s mantlethe outer core, and the inner core. Earth Mantle is the largest part of the Earth’s interior. The mantle lies between the Earth’s core, which is very hot, and the Earth’s crust. When Earth began to form about … Read more

Understanding and Influencing Factors

KOMPAS.com – Most of the energy flow through the biosphere begins with photosynthesizing organisms. Then, some of that energy is obtained by organisms, including animals, which eat photosynthetic organisms (called herbivores), which in turn are consumed by other organisms including animals (carnivores) or by organisms that eat dead organisms (decomposers) to obtain their energy, growth, … Read more

What is a Fraunhofer Line? page all

KOMPAS.com – German physicist Joseph von Fraunhofer (1787–1826), invented an instrument called a spectroscope which contained a diffraction grating. When Fraunhofer used this tool to analyze light from the Sun, he found dark lines on a continuous spectrum. These lines are known as Fraunhofer line. Diagram showing Fraunhofer lines – dark lines on a continuous … Read more

What is a Fraunhofer Line?

KOMPAS.com – German physicist Joseph von Fraunhofer (1787–1826), invented an instrument called a spectroscope which contained a diffraction grating. When Fraunhofer used this tool to analyze light from the Sun, he found dark lines on a continuous spectrum. These lines are known as Fraunhofer line. Diagram showing Fraunhofer lines – dark lines on a continuous … Read more