Answers to Earth Science Questions

It because of the Earth's spin? Or maybe the wind?

And what's the mummification process?

Is the earth unique in having them?

We put this to our dinosaur expert from the University of Cambridge, Jason Head.

Was is put there on purpose?

Geologist, Owen Weller, even brought in the oldest rock in the world.

Did dinosaurs live in herds, or on their own?

Can you assume their from the same creature?

Is there any difference between fur and hair? And what did a dinosaurs "skin" look like?

Are all mountains pointed in shape?

Egyptologist, Meghan Strong, explains how ancient writing was used at the time.

Was this planet ever a 'water world'?

Is it friction, or something else at work?

How do we find water sources hidden deep underground?

We put our panel through their paces with a summer-themed quiz!

How much of an effect do the different types of pollution face masks have?

At what altitude above the Earth is zero gravity experienced?

What's so special about the size of the Earth that makes life more likely?

If an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs, but birds are dinosaurs, what the heck is going on?

How great is the damage humans are causing to the oceans by discharging so many chemicals and excreted drugs into them?

Why don't compasses point to East or West?

...and where does the sky end?

...and if so, why?