Earth Science

In geology, geothermics is the study of latent heat that is concentrated deep inside the earth. Underneath your feet, at a depth of approximately fifty to sixty miles below, lies a viscous goo of hot molten rock. The deeper inside…
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Children love to play in the dirt in geology science projects gives them this chance. Essentially, geology science allows children of all ages, to do just that, play in the dirt. It gives them an excuse to get their hands…
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“The pounding in my head is compounded exponentially by each bounce of the truck. The drive between stations is only 20 km but it might as well be 100. Once we arrive to our site we find a local farmer…
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When copper is found in the atmosphere, it is only in small amounts and is on its way to earth,  It does not float but is pushed with the wind and the rain. It is forced out of the surrounding air…
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There are natural, genetically modified and otherwise enhanced species of bacteria that thrive on certain components of oil and under certain conditions. When the aromatics in oil, such as benzine have vented off, the excessive amounts of oil are removed…
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Pegmatites come in two flavors simple and complex, or dirty. The complex pegmatites are the source of many rare minerals used both as gemstones, and rare metal ores. Pegmatites being relatively small in comparison to other mineral deposits lend themselves…
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To most of us, mountains seem to be the epitome of long lasting permanence. Yet in geological time, they are fleeting and short lasting. There are three main ways that mountains are created. The first is through plate tectonics. When…
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The Racetrack Playa in Death Valley California is home to the mysterious sliding rocks. Racetrack Playa is actually a dry lakebed within the Panamint Range of mountains. It stands at an elevation of 3711 feet. The sliding rocks range in…
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Diversified farming systems is a method of farming that incorporates all farming methods that are sustainable. The purpose of diversified farming systems is to build a farming system that is inclusive and addresses the global needs of all people and…
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We all think we know which are the snowiest cities in the world. Considering all the literature and movies about snow in Moscow, Russia, and Helsinki, Finland, you’d guess they were two of the snowiest cities in the world. They’re…
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