Discipline: Earth Science - Geology

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cYMW5d_bn4 Start your discussion by responding to these questions: What is a scarcity problem you’ve experienced in your work or home life? What system could you use to manage your scarcity problem?

After watching the movie “Chasing Ice”. Explain why glaciers are considered “Canaries in the Coal Mine” in the context of climate change and a warming earth.   How will disappearing glaciers and rising snow levels in the Cascades affect the lives of Washingtonians living near this mountain range (think about from the perspective of urban dwellers […]

What is your go-to resource for weather information? This could be an app, website, social media page, TV channel, TV program, youtube channel, or other source. Describe your go-to weather information resource and why you have come to rely on it. Then, walk through how you imagine that resource gets their weather information and processes […]

  For project 2, please provide short answers for the following: 1.  Briefly describe the rock cycle; be sure to define each rock type (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic) and briefly discuss the processes that lead to the formation of each; 2.  Igneous rocks are classified based on their TEXTURE and COMPOSITION. Define TEXTURE and COMPOSITION. […]

   PROBLEM 4–20 A mountain range can be represented as a periodic topography with a wavelength of 100 km and an amplitude of 1.2 km. Heat flow in a valley is measured to be 46 mW m−2. If the atmospheric gradi- ent is 6.5 K km−1 and k = 2.5 Wm−1 K−1, determine what the […]

   PROBLEM 4–20 A mountain range can be represented as a periodic topography with a wavelength of 100 km and an amplitude of 1.2 km. Heat flow in a valley is measured to be 46 mW m−2. If the atmospheric gradi- ent is 6.5 K km−1 and k = 2.5 Wm−1 K−1, determine what the […]

 Part 1:Watch the following videos and look at the resources in the module 1 resources: Please give your response to the following:  Which topic is of most interest to you and why? Which topic do you think is the most important to tackle for humanity?  Which topic is the most challenging to address and why?  Review […]

You have been asked to identify the sources of energy you use daily in your home, and the cost of each of those sources over a 3-day period (and a monthly total estimate). While going about your daily activities, track and record your energy use in three categories (electricity, fuel, and natural gas/propane), calculating a […]

All reflection discussions must be 1-2 pages (approx. 500 words) and use APA citation style.  Provide citations for 2 readings (APA citation style) Provide a summary for each reading Discuss the major theme(s) or argument(s) of each reading In 1-2 paragraphs, discuss your thoughts on the readings and how they connect to the week’s lesson.