Write a concise summary of an assigned earthquake-prone region (SCOTLAND) that can be read in a minute. What you can assume about your reader: • They know the geography of your region • They understand earthquakes at the level presented in this course • They know all the background units, scientific notation, etc. Key points […]

Watch this video about the challenges of plastic in the oceans. Write a 350+ word analytical report. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-plastic-problem

Instructions: Create your final report as a video, audio recording/podcast, or narrated slideshow (Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, Google Slides) presentation. The narrated slideshow is basically another version of the video format. If you need help working in any of these formats, find resources under the “Resources for Producing a Video, Audio, or Narrated PowerPoint Recording” […]

I HAVE INCLUDED ALL DIRECTIONS IN THE “GEOLOGY PRESENTATION” DOCUMENT. HAVE FUN! = ] PREFER TO KEEP CREDIBLE SOURCES FROM THE LAST 10 YEARS, 2012-PRESENT.

The following graph from the US Geological Survey shows how the cost of property damage resulting from natural events has increased dramatically over the last century. At the same time the loss of life due to those same events has decreased over the same period. There is no single cause for these trends. They are […]

Introduction: For this assignment, you will research and discuss a geologic event and the impact it had on the environment, people, and/or society. It can be a geologic event that occurred at any time in history (so, the 1906 earthquake, 79 C.E. eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, etc.) Your Paper will be ~1200-1600 words, double-spaced, 12-pt […]

Watch this video about the challenges of plastic in the oceans. Write a 350+ word analytical report. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-plastic-problem

due May 2nd. Graded primarily on originality. Please study both sides of the Global Climate Change debate. Relate the two sides of the debate in your own words (no direct quotations, please), then critically evaluate the two sides (eg, who is making the claims, are the authors climate scientists or other “experts,” where do these […]

Use scientific writing, reporting facts from the 5 media sources or journal articles in your own words. Minimize the use of direct quotes

The following graph from the US Geological Survey shows how the cost of property damage resulting from natural events has increased dramatically over the last century. At the same time the loss of life due to those same events has decreased over the same period. There is no single cause for these trends. They are […]