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how else could these observations have been explained? Why do you think Wegener's hypothesis was initially rejected?
Identify a memorable geologic event (such as flood/earthquake/volcanic eruption/storm/landslide/coastal erosion)
Which "rule" that Deirdre discussed is exemplified? (Mount Guyot in the SW corner of the map is a good example to use)
Estimate the average volume of the Gulf Stream using the following information. Remember that volume transport is m3/s.
Problem: How would I approach this question using PHREEQC or equilibrium diagrams?
How would a field geologist find the contact (boundary between two formations) between the Longview Dolomite and Kingsport Formation?
If given rock, clay-rich soil, and sandy soil, evaluate their relative cohesion. How might vegetation/roots affect cohesion, or perhaps 'natural cements'
Which rock unit is most likely to have originated as a beach? Why (how would we know)?
What were the causes and trigger of the 2014 Oso slide? In what ways did human activity change vulnerability to the slide?
Problem: How do scientist rank rivers in terms of their size?
Find a ?at place on the DEM, and a place that looks like it has a steep slope. Locate these same places on the topographic map.
Question: How long is each short-term oscillation in CO2?
What are they, and why don't they form after about 2.0 Ga? In your answer, explain the conditions under which BIFs form.
Problem 1: List all the minerals (silicates and non-silicates) that have a non- metallic luster indicating its type.
What other weed-control strategies could you use to control glyphosate-resistant weeds?
If a mining company mines 165,000 tons of sphalerite from a deposit in Alaska, how much zinc will be produced (assuming 100% recovery of zinc from ore)?
What form does the curve have? Why does the curve never get to zero? What is the maximum age limit for radiocarbon dating? Why?
starting with more precisely determining the difference in arrival time of P and S waves on the three seismographs.
Given this record of the history of plant life, what do you think will happen next? Will flowering plants be shoved aside
Much of the defined activity space is also space that is used due to a utility. Are you able to identify any portion of activity space that has no utility?
Problem: What is the carrying capacity for moose in the simulation model of Isle Royale prior to any changes in the climate?
It is common to hear people claim that there is a strong connection between global warming and hurricanes. What type of connection is hypothesized
Problem: What's the name of the large circulation built from surface currents?
How can Pakistan balance its parliamentary democracy with Islamic theocracy? Will all members of society be represented?
The ozone layer is formed in the stratosphere, where is a high level of ultraviolet radiation. In the stratosphere, reactions occur between oxygen-ultraviolet