Discipline: Geology

An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch: https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/outreach/films/an-ocean-mystery/An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch: https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/outreach/films/an-ocean-mystery/

Write a reaction paper to the documentary by The Living Ocean Foundations. An Ocean Mystery: The Missing Catch (link provided below).  Please use detail and thought to complete this paper. This assignment will be graded based on your investment of thought and detail. The paper will be uploaded to this assignment tab.  This should NOT […]

Fluvial Processes and the impact of woody dams on flood risk management in Ashdown ForestFluvial Processes and the impact of woody dams on flood risk management in Ashdown Forest

Sampling information https://arcg.is/1m54HL0  Your 2000-word Individual Report should address the specific points highlighted in the instruction sheet for your chosen topic and should incorporate your own observations of the topic as well as those of other published work The report should be arranged so that it demonstrates your understanding of the topic (see guidance on ‘Writing […]

Beach nourishment is often controversial. Go through these Sun Sentinel articles on local beach nourishment issues likeBeach nourishment is often controversial. Go through these Sun Sentinel articles on local beach nourishment issues like

Sand Bypass Plan Needed Floirda has spent more than $100 million pouring more sand unto beaches in the past three years. Is it time to waive a white flag?Beach nourishment is often controversial. Go through these Sun Sentinel articles on local beach nourishment issues like: Sand Bypass Plan Needed Floirda has spent more than $100 […]

Travel back in the geologic time period of choice from the Phanerozoic Eon (e.g. Cambrian, Ordovician, Permian, Triassic, Cretaceous, Neogene, Quaternary). See the Geologic Time Scale posted in the Overview for this module.Travel back in the geologic time period of choice from the Phanerozoic Eon (e.g. Cambrian, Ordovician, Permian, Triassic, Cretaceous, Neogene, Quaternary). See the Geologic Time Scale posted in the Overview for this module.

Travel back in the geologic time period of choice from the Phanerozoic Eon (e.g. Cambrian, Ordovician, Permian, Triassic, Cretaceous, Neogene, Quaternary). See the Geologic Time Scale posted in the Overview for this module. Do some research and then answer the following questions in a narrative format to help inform the class about this period. Optional – you […]

How Do Geologists Use the Principles of Relative Dating to Learn About the Past?How Do Geologists Use the Principles of Relative Dating to Learn About the Past?

The geologic time scale was a relative time scale before dates were assigned to the different eras, epochs, and periods. How did geologists first determine this relative time scale? In this discussion you are going to be the geologist and determine which principles of relative dating you could use to figure out the relative age […]

We use what we know about Earth, its structure, atmosphere, geologic activities, and processes to prove or disprove our theories of other planets.We use what we know about Earth, its structure, atmosphere, geologic activities, and processes to prove or disprove our theories of other planets.

We use what we know about Earth, its structure, atmosphere, geologic activities, and processes to prove or disprove our theories of other planets. For example, we used Google Earth in Week Four’s lab to examine rivers on Earth, and then will apply what we know of Earth’s rivers to explore evidence for past rivers on […]

Discuss the issues of drinking water availability and quality in the Southwestern U.S and Climate ChangeDiscuss the issues of drinking water availability and quality in the Southwestern U.S and Climate Change

1.    Discuss the issues of drinking water availability and quality in the Southwestern U.S., including San Diego County.In your essay, include a discussion of: local climate population changes, especially since World War II local vs. imported water “waste” treatment and recycling attitudes (“toilet to tap”) Your answer should be no less than 700 words.                            (100 points)2.    Explain the issues […]

Write a letter to Congressman Joe Neguse about the increasing rate of wildfire occurenceWrite a letter to Congressman Joe Neguse about the increasing rate of wildfire occurence

Identify the person to whom this letter is addressed including their title and mailing address (Note: you do NOT need to send this letter – it is not required for this assignment). Write an introductory paragraph introducing yourself as a concerned constituent and, briefly, introducing the contents of the letter: that this geology-­‐‑related issue may affect your community and […]

Geologic Time (Radiometric Dating Techniques); Geologic Time and Rock Mineral IdentificationGeologic Time (Radiometric Dating Techniques); Geologic Time and Rock Mineral Identification

Worksheet will be is uploaded and answer the questions below.  The questions will be answered in the worksheet while also the worksheet filled out.  What unstable isotope would be best to refine the date of bones found in a cave hearth built by humans between 30,000 and 50,000 years ago? We find samples of an igneous rock […]

Mineral and Rock Resources of Texas. Write a research paper on the mineral and rock resources of Texas.This research paper can encompass all of the mineral and rock resources or it can be about a specific oneMineral and Rock Resources of Texas. Write a research paper on the mineral and rock resources of Texas.This research paper can encompass all of the mineral and rock resources or it can be about a specific one

You will type your research paper idea, and it must include: Your full name Your A number The date The Name of your class and section number The title of your research paper Either a short outline or a paragraph stating what you are planning to cover in your research paper (this information might change […]