Essays and Research Papers on Earth & Physical Sciences

This 3 page paper discusses the book “The Language of God,” in which scientist Francis Collins explains how he went from agnosticism to atheism to belief. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In five pages this paper examines the issues associated with the desertification of the African Sahel reason with historical background, causes and effects, and possible solutions to this problem among the topics discussed. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 4 page paper which examines basic elements concerning earthquakes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper explores whether or not organic food is actually more nutritious than food produced in traditional ways, and finds that in general, it is not. It has an advantage because it’s not raised using pesticides; however, that is frequently offset by the long distances it is trucked to the consumer. The paper ...

This 3 page paper explores one of the most basic and most mysterious forces in nature: buoyancy. It explains why a heavy steel ship can float but a steel nail sinks. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page overview of earthquakes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

3 pages in length. The marked difference between the ability to predict climate changes fifty years from now and doing the same in a five-day forecast is found in the way the environment has steadily degraded over the years. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper with diagrams responds to a variety of topics related to climate change, the ice ages, and future climate predictions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3-page paper examines technologies used for the study of ozone depletion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that the dog is most likely the first domesticated animal. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In four pages (3 pages plus a 1 pg. outline) this paper provides a background on the benefits of growing garlic and provides instructions on how garlic can be grown easily, inexpensively, and without any organic gardening prowess. The outline is in MLA format and there are no bibliographical sources included.

In ten pages this paper argues that global warming is a genuine phenomenon and will continue to be a factor in the future with supportive global evidence and considers potential long-term effects. Eight sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 4 page paper reviews what causes earthquakes, the death toll rendered by three of the most recent ones, and how to prepare your family for surviving. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines plants during the Carboniferous age and then discusses what plants are still around today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page expository explores mass extinction and the adaptability of flora over fauna. Discussed are landscape and physical barriers to adaptation and migration, biodiversity projects with implications for plants and animals, as well as genetic adaptation of plants. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the evolution of seeds. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the wide-spread use of corn and the use of synthetic nitrogen to grow it. The paper argues that it’s time to get back to real food grown by real farmers, not the chemically-laden stuff coming from the factory farms of the agribusiness industry. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper answers various questions about energy, fossil fuel and alternative energy. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5-page paper discusses heat, kinetic theory and other physical science questions. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper reviews the article published in a 2010 edition of International by authors Robert Stern and David W. Scholl. The mechanics of continental crust formation and destruction are represented symbolically by the ancient Chinese concept of Yin and Yang. No additional sources are listed.

This 5 page paper provides a response to the followintg statement: "Just because something is natural does not mean it is not dangerous. Take the earth's energy as an example. Every year, hundreds and sometimes thousands of people are killed because of earthquakes and other seismic events that destroy homes, buildings, cities, and roads." ...

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of global warming. Public perception is examined, as well as the media and political forces that shape it. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3-page paper provides an overview of the Oriental White Stork. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses peak oil theory, production and climate change. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that begins with a report of the extent of mining and its contribution to the economy. The writer points out concerns and identifies environmental impacts of these activities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.