components to the principle of uniformitarianism: the first is that the principles that can be applied to the Universe nowadays have always been applicable in the same manner. The second implies that these principles occur and are applicable everywh Continue Reading...
Smith went deep into debt and as creditors chased him, he was unable to enjoy any of the fruits of his labor. Forced to sell off his fossil collection, Smith eventually retreated into Northern England and lived as a pariah. Before he did, he also en Continue Reading...
Unconformities In addition to creating joints and faults, the stresses of tectonic plate movement can also result in other types of strain. This can make it initially more difficult to obtain clear information from a geological record, but ultimat Continue Reading...
Here, the mass of water is being pulled upward toward the atmosphere by its attraction to the moon. As it does so, the tide is pulled inward from the coastlines contained the body of water. As the moon moves closer to the earth during its daily rota Continue Reading...
Some of the grains weather to a pale green colour. In thin section, quartz is the major grain type (~50%) with some microcline (~5%) and some rock fragments (~1%) all in a fine matrix which consists of quartz and/or feldspar, mica and some calcite c Continue Reading...
Continental tropical (cT) air masses are hot, dry, unstable at low levels and generally stable aloft (upper-level ridge); they originate in northern Mexico. Continental polar (cP) or continental arctic (cA) air masses are cold, dry, and stable origi Continue Reading...
He points out that this observation brings together the usually disparate study of deep-seated magmatic processes and land-surface evolution." (Science Daily, 2007) Marsh's study has been conducted in McMurdo's Dry Valleys which is stated to be idea Continue Reading...
Geology I am implementing a Phase 1 Investigation to determine the fundamental geology and geophysics of the planet in question. I will describe the critical features and characteristic ranges of the planet. I will also try to ascertain the feasibil Continue Reading...
earth science. Earth Science being the study of the Earth is concerned with changes of the surface and interior of the Earth, and the forces that cause these changes (Reed, 2008). Furthermore, Earth Science examines the interaction between Earth's w Continue Reading...
region's geologic formation from the Precambrian Era forward, as well as the glaciation processes that were primarily responsible for carving out and meltwater filling of the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes describes a group of five freshwater lakes l Continue Reading...
Geological Model for Jackfield Location of Jackfield The Jackfield site is bounded by the River Severn to the north, the Jackfield Tile Museum to the west and the footbridge across the Severn near The Boat Inn to the east; the southern boundary run Continue Reading...
SummaryThe origin of life is an issue that attracted controversial debates for decades and been the subject of arguments in different fields. Evolutionism and creationism have attempted to answer this question by providing divergent perspectives abou Continue Reading...
Origin of Old-Earth Geology and its Ramifications for Life in the 21st Century," Mortenson (2003) offers an apology for and defense of the Christian creation story. The author's primary defense of the Biblical creation story is that there are "socia Continue Reading...
On Earth, volcanic eruptions trigger the carbon cycle that accounts for the eventual concentration of calcium carbonate wherever water once existed. On Mars, the absence of calcium carbonate and, even more importantly, the presence of jarosite sugg Continue Reading...
Rising From the Plains John Mcphee, a writer of creative nonfiction books, started writing about the earth in 1985. He described the structure and movement of the earth's crust and mantle based on geology. He focused on the theory called plate tecto Continue Reading...
Bibliography Kious and Tilling, 1996, This Dynamic Earth: The Story of Plate Tectonics: USGS Special Interest Publication in: Ring of Fire, Plate Tectonics, Sea-floor Spreading, Subduction Zones, Hot Spots (nd) USGS/Cascades Volcano Observatory, V Continue Reading...
Paleozoic time period. Two internet sources, author. The Paleozoic -- Geological History Six major continents were present by the beginning of the Paleozoic Era, as the supercontinent had started to break apart during the latest Proterozoic period Continue Reading...
Near the middle of the sea in what is now Kansas sediments were deposited at a fast rate creating about an inch of compacted chalk each 700 years. Some of the worlds finest fossils have been discovered here. The crinoid Uintacrinus and fish Ichthyod Continue Reading...
Bowler, Charles Darwin Peter Bowler's study Charles Darwin: The Man and His Influence intends to give an accurate portrait of the ideas of the nineteenth-century naturalist within their historical context, while also correcting certain misconception Continue Reading...
Evolution- Your Inner FishSummaryThe origin of life is an issue that has attracted debates for decades and has been the subject of arguments in different fields. Evolutionism and creationism have made an effort to answer this question by providing di Continue Reading...
Intelligent Design Man has always asked questions about how the world began. All cultures in the ancient world had origin myths. People looked to higher powers, or deities, or life forces, to explain what they could not understand. Researchers do no Continue Reading...
Both, ironically, are forms of pressure that also cause heat and changes. Water for instance, is so abundant on earth that it drives much of weathering and erosion. Precipitation, acidic soil water and groundwater dissolve mineral and rocks; serpent Continue Reading...
Darwin's Theory And Arguments The existence of life on earth, the multitude of life forms, and the variations within each have intrigued man since times immemorial. The explanations ended where they were supposed to begin, 'The Origin'. When the rel Continue Reading...
These mountains surrounding the area have had an influence on much of the Great Valley's climate. Particular to the valley is grassland which, in fact, has earned a name for itself and an advocate in this sense. Great Valley Grasslands State Park t Continue Reading...
Today, the rocks are in the process of being reduced to sand, but make for an interesting geological study. All of the deserts of the world are different, but have sand, sun, dust, and wind in common. They are often the product of the environments Continue Reading...
Since taconite iron ore can be attracted by magnets, it is called a magnetite. Magnetite is abundant in the Minnesota Iron Range as well as the Michigan Iron Range that is located next to Marquette as well as in the Penokee Range in Wisconsin, Minne Continue Reading...
ancient Michigan basin area and discuss a brief geological history of the area and how the mammals that lived during the Ice Age adapted to their environment over the years. Use at least 12 sources of information; use quotes Michigan experienced t Continue Reading...
continental drift to the present to explain the plate tectonics theory and how the Earth is forever shifting. Use some examples of past and present changes in the earth and the effect they caused. A newer theory in geological history, plate tectonic Continue Reading...
Scientists at times fail to recognize that their assumptions and hypotheses can be incorrect. Proving conclusively that another probability exists than the one that has been accepted for decades, Marsh's work has repercussions not only for his own d Continue Reading...
Moon Evolution Describe in step-by-step detail how the Earth's moon forms per the Nebula Hypothesis. The nebular hypothesis is the most widely accepted theory of cosmic creation that is applied by modern day scientists. This theory suggests that wh Continue Reading...
The genetic developments and modifications are also major cause of increased requirements for pesticides. The crops are grown in off seasons and as a result they require additional support to achieve high production volumes. Solutions: The solutio Continue Reading...
Also he seems sincere in his presentation and his beliefs. Article Weaknesses: Mortenson's attempt to discredit the many years of authentic science is flawed; it is obvious he is attempting to build a case against evolution and insert his narrow Ch Continue Reading...
Article weaknesses: On page two the authors write, "What else can we say about the Ethiopian and Kenya Rifts? Quite a lot actually." This is very sophomoric narrative for scientists to be putting forth. Using a cliche like that tends to lessen the Continue Reading...
2005). The rules for deep-sea life are different than those for terrestrial species. Stratification plays an important role in species classification in vent environments. As the chimney grows in height the environment changes. Tarasov and associat Continue Reading...
" (Sukumaran, 2004) Mutation is what results in the difference and may be utilized as a measure of the time that has elapsed since separation of the species from the common ancestor during evolution. This is a method of "inferring the divergence of t Continue Reading...
" (Glass, 2013, p. 44) In an interview with Bruce Glass, Peter Enns (2013) reports that Glass stated the following of his work "Since I am agnostic I have no personal stake in Christianity's concordance with the findings of science. I have no reason Continue Reading...
Darwinism has had a major effect on how people view the creation accounts of Genesis, believing the creation tales to be completely erroneous and based on nothing but myth and myth alone. Darwinism has planted the seed of the idea that humans are me Continue Reading...
Similar to Physical Science and Life Science, Earth Science will contain multiple choice and constructed response questions. A sample constructed response question from the Earth Science test is: Based on the chart, explain various agricultural pra Continue Reading...
junior high school level easy understand reviewing journal article "East Africa's Man has continually wondered about his original development -- how continents were formed and how humanity evolved. Studying a system of rifts that occurred in Africa Continue Reading...
Igneous rock is one of the three main types of rock formations making up the earth's crust. It is formed primarily through the cooling and subsequent solidification of magma or lava. Igneous rock may also form without any crystallization -- below the Continue Reading...
