Geography

How has the federal government positively and negatively influenced American urban development since the early 20th C (~1920s on)?

GEO 201 Urban Diversity Answer the following essay question. Your answer will be graded on: 1) the strength of your argument, 2) your familiarity with the course material, and 3) the depth and breadth of the supporting evidence you use to build your argument (40 points). PROMPT: In the second half of the course, we […]

Pick a conflict in the United States that interests you, and read the complete entry on the conflict. What was the name of the conflict and the weblink for the EJ Atlas entry?

GEO 1330 Environmental Science Pick a conflict in the United States that interests you, read the complete entry on the conflict, and consult some of the linked resources. (Note that entries vary in how much information is provided and it will be easier to pick an entry that has more information.) Answer the following questions: […]

Prepare a presentation on the sauropod dinosaur fossil. Show a paleogeographic map of the time period your fossil lived and where it was located.

Sauropod Dinosaur Fossil Presentation on the sauropod dinosaur fossil Construct a presentation on your favorite fossil using the following as an outline: Show pictures of your fossils and state why you chose that fossil. What is its scientific name? i. Genus and species ii. What does that name mean (breakdown the Latin or Greek)? What […]

How does the phenomenon of ecotourism speak to the social construction of nature? What are the implications for how we might understand parks and/or protected areas?

Human-nature relationships/ political ecology Students must post 2 paragraphs — one where you explain the concept & one where you apply it. (remember, 1 paragraph contains 3-5 sentences on average). If you decide to answer both prompts, use some form of subheading. Discussion Prompt #1: Scale Consider the dispute around Line 3 to think through […]

How has your personal aesthetic expanded, shifted or become more defined through your experiences in this class?  What have you learned about your own aesthetic?

GEO 121 Earth’s Physical Environments FINAL EXAM ESSAY QUESTIONS Each answer should contain at least 100 words, minimum. There should be 1 paragraph per answer.  Please separate the questions and write this with fully developed sentences.  Grammar, punctuation, spelling and typing will be considered. Proof read your essays! Describe your personal aesthetic in terms of […]

Write a research paper discussing on geography of coastal environments.

Geography of Coastal Environments Write a research paper discussing on geography of coastal environments. 1. Be sure to utilize in-text citations following the chosen research format and include the following: an introduction outlining the main points of the paper, body paragraphs expanding on these points and offering evidence to support your claims, a conclusion to […]

Select a disaster triggered by a natural hazard that has occurred anywhere in the world. Describe the disaster. Explain what caused the disaster.

Research Paper Select a disaster triggered by a natural hazard that has occurred anywhere in the world. Describe the disaster. Explain what caused the disaster. What happened? How did risk factors interact to produce the disaster and its impacts? Describe how the four paradigms of hazards (in the powerpoint or textbook link attached) research help […]

What does Smith mean when he states that there is "no such thing as a natural disaster"? How credible do you find Smith’s arguments? Is there really no such thing as a natural disaster?

Assignment In this assignment  you will build upon  concepts learned in Modules 8 and 9 by applying them to studying the "natural disaster" of wildfires in California. Part I: Do some research Read the following article on the nature of "natural disasters" and the complexity of Hurricane Katrina's aftermath:  Smith, Neil. “There’s No Such Thing […]

What are the short term effects and lasting impacts of crises, disasters, and traumas on culturally diverse adolescents?

Disasters Discussion What are the short term effects and lasting impacts of crises, disasters, and traumas on culturally diverse adolescents? Consider the CDC-Kaiser Permanente adverse childhood experiences (ACE) study in your response. How could one’s spiritual beliefs serve as protective factors? Provide at least two examples considering the GCU Statement on the Integration of Faith […]

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