In a 2-page paper (double spaced – 12pt font) research the rich Geological History of how the Appalachian Mountains were built and eroded away over the past ≈500 million years.  Provide detail into how the Gap itself formed (specifically from what geological time period & process) and how the layers in the photo below depict the differences that are seen now-a-days and how they relate […]

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This discussion will focus on climate change and energy resources in the United States, and give you a chance to express your views on current US energy policy. Please answer all parts of all 4 questions. For the questions that ask what you think of certain practices, please back your opinions up with evidence. A simple “yes” or “no” answer will not receive full credit.

In a 2-page paper (double spaced – 12pt font) research the rich Geological History of how the Appalachian Mountains were built and eroded away over the past ≈500 million years. Provide detail into how the Gap itself formed (specifically from what geological time period & process) and how the layers in the photo below depict the differences that are seen now-a-days and how they relate […]

Post a diagram of the three interior layers of the Sun. Describe the role of the proton proton chain in the generation of energy in the Sun’s core. Detail the different conditions present in, and energy transport through each of the remaining layers. Describe the role of neutrino studies and helio-seismology in assisting astrophysics in understanding the interior of the Sun. Use correct spelling and […]

Go to National Geographic Resource Library on Climate. (Links to an external site.) Read “Climate Systems and Changes” in the eText and watch the video. For your assignment, you will need to discuss the characteristics of the global climates and biomes of 3 specific places in the world. The essay needs to be at least 250 word and sources cite in APA format. Save word document.

  The purpose of this paper is to analyze four (4) instructor provided articles that represent the argument of both sides of the dispute over whether the process of hydraulic fracturing is responsible for the increased number of earthquakes occurring in the United States, including Texas.  You will use the information in these articles to help write the research paper.  

The term “global warming” is front and center in the media. Everyone talks about it, but how many people know what it really means? What evidence is there to support global warming? What effects have we already seen, and what effects can we expect to see in the future? Discuss the issue of climate change and global warming? Research climate change/global on the internet (no […]

Why do an overwhelming majority of scientist believe the current warming of the planet is because of human activity? Do you agree or disagree with this? Support your position with at least 3 forms of evidence from what you have learned in this lesson. Essay needs to be minimum of 500 words and sources cited in APA format. Save word document, upload and submit for […]

You are given two crystals. One crystal is a yellow diamond that has been kept locked in a freezer for 30 years. The other crystal is a cubic zirconia. Both are virtually the same hardness. What simple test could you perform to tell them apart? What mineral group would a diamond be classified as? Lastly, would you settle for a blue cubic zirconium rather than […]