INDEPENDENT GEOLOGICAL FIELD MAPPING To determine and understand the geological history of an area based primarily on your own independent observations. The mapping project is intended to interpret field data, and evaluate your own independent work in a wider context of other studies of the geology, as well as current geological ideas. It will • […]
Estuary Salinity Lab Place a few drops of red food coloring to a clear glass that contains cold water from your refrigerator (less than half full). In a separate glass of the same type, make a saltwater solution using the same amount of water as you did in step 1. Heat that water in the […]
1. Take a look at the different parts of the state, watch the vidoes and explore areas that you may not be familiar with, and then explain what Georgia landform you enjoy or would like to visit and tell us a little bit about why you chose that landform fo discuss. 2. Add to your […]
Climate change Click on the following link and read the study on climate change in the link. Submit at least a two page single spaced summary and analysis of the article. You must summarize the article and then write what you think about the content of the article. You can use outside sources as your […]
1. Plot the orientations of the following stretching lineations, and determine their plunge and plunge direction: a. pitches 06° N on 351 °/37° E b. pitches 79° W on 285°/62° N c. pitches 42° N on 358°/86°E Also, plot the poles to the above planes on your stereonet. 2. Two fractures have the following orientations: […]
The topic is on lithium. Focus on what use in scientific procedures (i.e. measurements) lithium isotopes are or can be used for as well as lithium deposits (historic and/or current) and the environmental impacts/changes (both oceanic and lithic) they have made or can make. Focus on using the Geological Society of America’s journal “Geology” for […]
Earth Materials Mineral Report 1 – pick a mineral. Prepare a report that includes the following information: I. Crystallography a. Crystal system b. Point group c. Space group d. Unit cell dimensions e. Common crystal forms or habits f. Diagram or picture of a crystal II. Chemistry a. Formula b. Range of chemical variation c. […]
Compaction Begin by reading about the various compaction equipment. Select any two compaction rollers. State and discuss one similarity between them. State and discuss one difference between them. Similarities and differences may be discussed in the context of equipment design, type of soil being compacted, compaction requirements, size of project, etc.
Chapter 3, Measuring Human Welfare (Bjørn Lomborg) http://books.google.com/books?id=JuLko8USApwC&pg=PA45&dq=bjorn+lomborg+measuring+human+welfare&hl=en&sa=X&ei=218SUrqTKsmwyQHJuIBQ&ved=0CDgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=bjorn%20lomborg%20measuring%20human%20welfare&f=false 1) Lomborg mentions that a “trading economy” allows a nation to exist beyond the country’s actual sustainability. Do you agree with this or not? Explain why. What is a “trading economy”? 2) Lomborg mentions that increased urban migration will alleviate the overcrowding caused by overpopulation and may […]
Tragedy of the Commons (Garrett Hardin) http://www.garretthardinsociety.org/articles/art_tragedy_of_the_commons.html 1) What does Hardin mean by the expression “Tragedy of the Commons”? What are “The Commons”? 2) What example/parable does Hardin use to illustrate the “Tragedy of the Commons”? Give an example of the ‘Commons’ from your local area. How does this relate to the Carrying Capacity of […]
