by Brian Leakey | May 7, 2023 | Geology
What caused the extinction?o If multiple theories, briefly describe some of the most popular and indicate if there is scientific consensus.o Describe the extinction (i.e.-the chain of events/factors that led to mass extinction)o What is the evidence for the cause of...
by acdsholarSAw3B06o6UN | Apr 25, 2023 | Geology
You are given two crystals. One crystal is a yellow diamond that has been kept locked in a freezer for 30 years. The other crystal is a cubic zirconia. Both are virtually the same hardness. What simple test could you perform to tell them apart? What mineral group...
by Brian Leakey | Apr 19, 2023 | Geology
Define REGIONAL METAMORPHISM: Define CONTACT METAMORPHISM: How are REGIONAL and CONTACT metamorphism different? Define “foliation”, and with which type of metamorphism is it associated? Describe how foliation develops in a metamorphic rock: Just LIST the...
by acdsholarSAw3B06o6UN | Apr 3, 2023 | Geology
How did the Waimea Canyon located in Kauai, Hawaii form?
by Brian Leakey | Mar 22, 2023 | Geology
The reading discussing “Sustainable development and the water-energy-food nexus: A perspective on livelihoods” argued for the need to incorporate livelihoods, and sustainable livelihoods into nexus frameworks. First, detail what the water-energy-food nexus...
by Brian Leakey | Mar 22, 2023 | Geology
The TED talk about falling in love with a fish, the reading about La Huerta in Valencia in addition to content provided in lectures showed “different ways of doing things” regarding water, food and agriculture. Outline what you feel are some of the lessons...
