Earth Science

The ethanol band-wagon might have a flat tire. Many people are beginning to realize the economics of ethanol production and use are more complicated than they’ve been told. They might even begin to think they wouldn’t solve the fundamental problem:…
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The water temperatures around the world are rising, as this occurs, the water level also rises. As the each drop of water become warmer they expand. This expansion of each of the drops in the ocean cause the sea levels…
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A predator is defined as an organism that consumes and kills other organisms for food and energy. The interactions between predators and prey are like a cycle but not exactly in time. The predator numbers slightly lag behind those of…
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The key to energy conservation is to make a habit of conservation.   Electricity, heat and other fuel consuming appliances can be managed to reduce cost and use of those resources. Here’s a brief list of some ways to conserve: ELECTRICITY:…
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Oceanographers divide the ocean into distinct zones, depending on their existing physical and biological characteristics. The pelagic zone encompasses all open ocean zones, and is divided into other regions determined by depth and various aquatic conditions. The vertical component of an…
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There are many different sources of energy, some of these have been harnessed so they can be used for electricity. Not all sources are widely used, especially renewable sources. Here are some of the resources that we use to produce…
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Coral reefs are marine structures made up of tiny animals called polyps. These marine structures are made of limestone which is deposited by coral polyps on layer upon layer, eventually forming reefs. Upon completing their life cycle, coral polyps leave out…
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Ethanol is alternative gasoline fuel source of energy and alcohol based, produced by fermenting and distilling starch crops or agricultural products such as corn. Also, ethanol fuel can be produced from trees and grass (cellulosid biomass), referred to as bio-ethanol….
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When examining a soil profile, scientists look at the different soil horizons, or the layers of soil or the soil’s materials which, to some degree, parallel the land surface. There are differences in the different horizons like color, structure, texture…
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Biogenetics in Agriculture and Pharmaceuticals:Two Sides of a Critical IssueINTRODUCTIONAn innate sense of survival combined with curiosity and superior intellectual abilities gives humans the unique ability among the Earth’s biological beings to exterminate their natural predators through science, technology, creativity…
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