Earth Science

It really astonishes me when I read scientific articles on global warming and weather prediction, that the authors seem to be under the misapprehension that computers can solve all problems and that mankind understands everything scientific. This is about as…
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Without a doubt, hurricanes are directly or indirectly responsible for killing more people. Not only do they kill people, but they have also injured thousands of people in many more ways than just physically. They destroyed tens of thousands of…
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“Green” living is suddenly popular, as more and more people become concerned about the environment. “Green” science projects can help you explore ideas about green living and help you make your home and school more environmentally-friendly. Here are a few…
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The real question being asked is, should the elephant population be decreased by killing large numbers of elephants. While it has become obvious that Kruger National Park, in South Africa, is now supporting an elephant population that is impractically large…
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Submarine canyons are steep-sided ocean valleys situated along the floor of the continental slope. Submarine canyons are believed to be extensions of continental faults or rivers. Other theories try to relate the formation of submarine canyons to the Pleistocene era…
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Coyotes are one animal that is likely to be around for a long time, particularly in the vicinity of man. They can often be found in rural areas near towns, and while they are cautious of man, they are not…
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Coral reefs are sea water structures made of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) secreted by living organisms. Thousands of organisms thrive in coral reef ecosystems; however, only a small fraction manufactures the limestone required to build coral reefs. Stony (hermatypic) corals are…
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We often hear about the scourge of invasive species in the United States. They have taken over the Everglades, damaged the country’s biodiversity, and make up one of the most difficult environmental problems that the USA must deal with. Even…
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Dutch elm disease is a fungal disease affecting elm trees. A particularly virulent form of the disease hit Britain in the mid nineteen sixties killing many English elms. A pandemic began affecting trees in Europe between the nineteen twenties and…
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A riparian zone consists of a waterway, the surrounding or bordering land and the habitats that are supported by the waterway and land. A creek, forest riparian zone would include a stream or river, for example, and will have a…
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