Using Density to Investigate the Solar System Part 1 Table 3 of ‘The mean density of the Earth” (Hughes, 2006, p. 23 lists the mean density and the uncompressed density fore variety of objects in the solar system. In Figure 2 (Hughes, 2006), the uncompressed densities in Table 3 are plotted against their heliocentric distance […]
Explaining a Non-chondritic Silicate Earth Table 2.6 (Rollinson, 2007, p. 67) summarizes the differences between the composition of the silicate Earth and chondrites. For each group of elements, the table indicates whether the elements are depleted or enriched (relative to chondrites) in the silicate Earth and briefly indicates the fractionation process that caused the difference. […]
Questions 1. Isaacman and Sagan (1977) say that any model of solar system formation should be able to account for three main solar system characteristics. What are these characteristics? 2. In the ACRETE model, the nebular cloud is filled with dust and gas molecules, after which an accretion nucleus is released into the nebular cloud. […]
Modeling Planetary Accretion Read Greenwood, R. C., Franchi, I. A., Jambon, A., Barrat, J. A., & Burbine, T. H. (2006). Oxygen isotope variation in stony-iron meteorites. Science, 313(5794), 1763-1765, and answer the questions below in your own words. 1. Oxygen isotope measurements have been used to study stony-iron meteorites before this research study. Why is […]
Part 1. Describe the natural variation in Arizona. Include the following in your description: Temperature Precipitation Elevation Geology Geomorphology Soil What Type of Soil Does Arizona Have? (sciencing.com) Biodiversity (species richness) Biomass Plant physiognomy Include descriptions of patterns in variation. What other patterns did you observe? Discuss patterns with your classmates, and you may ask […]
Fact vs Truth 1. What is the difference between facts and truth?How is it different from Opinion? Cite some examples. 2. If something is factual, does it make true? If something is true to you, does it make it factual? Cite some examples. 3. Give some examples within the geology context illustrating the difference between […]
What made Mount Tambora’s 1815 eruption so massive? Description – Abstract – Introduction – Geological/tectonic setting – Geological history – Eruption activity and mechanisms/frequency/volumes/eruptive materials Magma chemistry, implications for magma genesis – Monitoring activity if any – Hazards and mitigation – Discussion – Conclusions – References The figures should be numbered and inside the text […]
Geological Field Mapping Description Create a Geological Field Mapping Report on San Felices, Pyrenees, Spain. Use the sources attached as they fully describe the lithology of the region. Abstract Introduction Stratigraphy of the area Recent deposits Economic potential Discussion Conclusion References Use Word
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BIOME BROCHURE PROJECT A travel brochure/presentation gives detailed information about a certain travel destination. It will usually explain the location, unique features, things to do, and how to travel there. They also give information as to the climate, weather at different times of year and best times to travel to the area in order to […]
