Essays and Research Papers on Earth & Physical Sciences

This 5 page report discusses expansion of the universe and the impact of evidence presented through the analysis of an astronomical event has served, once again, to challenge the ways in which human beings understand the universe of which they are a part. Scientific evidence of the past several years have lead astronomers and other scientists to understand that the expansion of ...

A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which presents a general overview of the origins of life. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a review of this book on landscaping. Habitat theory and prospect-refuge theory are explored. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper weighing options in a hypothetical light. The assumption is that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has committed itself to expensive major programs in Mars exploration and in searching for and characterizing planetary systems near other stars. The program with the highest priority will be retained and the other will be suspended. The ...

(5 pp) "Or it might have formed from a large burp of matter from its host star, or maybe a passing star just left a chunk of itself behind at some time in the past, "Marcy said. "It may even have moons around it, but I just don't know what to call it." ...

There are quite a few natural caves and caverns throughout the country that are as much, if not more so, of a tourist attraction than Natural Bridge Caverns in Texas. This 5 page paper explores the geological and social aspects of this natural wonder. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the fourth moon of Jupiter. The moon is the most volcanically active planet in the solar system, the paper gives general back ground to this planet and discusses the reasons for the high levels of volcanic activity. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

5 pages. This paper delves into the archaeology of North Central Texas, including information about the geology and vegetation of the different periods millions of years ago that formed what is today North Central Texas. The focus herein will be on the Fort Worth Prairie and the Eastern and Western Cross Timbers regions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

18 pages in length. The 1980's presented the perfect scenario with regard to the economic and political relationship to the oil market. Depending upon one's interpretation of which direction the oil market was heading during that time, various approaches were taken in relation to its final and stabilizing outcome. Indeed, this particular ...

A 17 page overview of the natural resources of the state of Kentucky. Provides a broad overview of the types of minerals which exists in the state and emphasizes that mining, while necessary to the economy and energy needs of the state, can have tremendous environmental impacts. Summarizes the importance and impact of ...

7 pages. An interesting paper reporting on the connection between animals and earthquakes. Can animals actually predict earthquakes days before the fact? And if so, how? There are many reports of animals behaving strangely just days before a major earthquake which causes many scientists to believe that the animals can actually predict what is going to happen. ...

A five page paper which looks at the way in which landscape architecture has developed, how it comprises elements of the physical environment as well as socio-cultural factors, and how geographical concepts can be used to demonstrate and account for conflicts and events through dynamic mapping. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages. The African elephant is threatened with extinction and the trade in their ivory was forbidden in 1989 by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). There is still, however, a serious poaching problem because ivory remains to be a highly sought after product. The implications of this illegal trade ...

This 11 page paper provides an overview of cadmium, what it is, where it is found and how it affects the health of human beings. Some animal studies are cited which speculates about additional implications. Practical information is also given on how people can protect themselves from this natural menace. Bibliography lists ...

5 pages. The student's assignment was to research the orbit of the moon by noting the shape of the moon, recording the date and time, and by using various forms of measurement formulating an opinion as to the shape of the moon's orbit around the earth. This paper gives some excellent information regarding the ...

This 5 page report discusses Mount Saint Helens in the Cascade Range in Washington State, a volcano that had been dormant since 1857, which erupted on May 18, 1980. The report focuses on geological aspects of the eruption. Over the past two decades, Mount Saint Helen as proven itself to be one of the best opportunities for modern scientist ...

This 5 page report discusses the fact that state officials in Wisconsin are well aware that wetlands have important value in both ecological and hydrologic terms. Wetlands furnish fundamental habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals and also improve overall water quality through trapping sediment, lowering nutrients and reducing contaminants. Unique legislation in Wisconsin has been enacted to assure ...

7 pages. This research paper is a defense of the following thesis statement: J. Baird Callicott is correct to suggest that a significant moral distinction should be drawn between wild and domestic animals. This paper defends three of the author's arguments that support his thesis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the developments in this area along with their application and technical abilities. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the problems of water supply in the Kankakee basin region, in terms of the effect of pollution on local aquifers, the way in which dredging of the local marshlands has caused erosion and flooding, and the various projects which are being undertaken to restore the structure of the ...

This 10 page report discusses non-native, invasive plants and the fact that they have often damaged more habitat than development. Non-native plants or invasive weeds follow a growth pattern opposite the native plants and overcome habitats either before or after the native plants are in season. They may be harmless and beneficial in their natural surroundings, but they can totally devastate ...

A 7 page paper which provides a summary and response to Carl Sagan's book "The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark." No additional sources cited.

When the subject of the earth comes up in conversation, most people do not immediately think of soil, although it is a known fact that soil is an essential component to the existence of the planet earth. This 5 page paper provides a sample paper that assists the student in preparing a general information paper on soil. ...

A 5 page paper which discusses Stonehenge and examines how excavations have been, and can, prove beneficial to the development of archaeology. While over-excavating can prove incredibly harmful to this historical site, if done properly much may be learned. Bibliography lists 6 sources.