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Grand Canyon National Park and Its Formation, 2002.
Explains different geological theories of the formation of the Grand Canyon and its rocks.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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Certain theories commonly attribute the formation of the Grand Canyon to the process of erosion by the Colorado River, but disagree with regard to the period and the actual process. Geologists continue to debate on it, but continuous changes around the Grand Canyon pose problems for them to reach a consensus.
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Canada: Heartland and Hinterland, 2002.
Examines the validity of the traditional view of Canada as a heartland in the Windsor-Montreal corridor and a hinterland.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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THis paper begins by outlining the conception of Canadian geography that the country is the core of the Windsor-Montreal corridor. Then alternative evidence is examined and it is concluded that north-south ties across he US border are displacing traditional east-west ties.
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Mount Pinatubo, 2002.
Examines the eruption of Mount Pinatubo (Philippines) and its serious environmental health and safety consequences.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 15 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper examines the power of volcanoes, specifically Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. The damages caused are outlined, as well as the environmental consequences of the eruption in 1991. The after effects from the chemicals unleashed in the eruption are documented and have affected the area almost a decade after the eruption.
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North Slope of Alaska, 2002.
This paper examines proposals to initiate development on Alaska's North Slope.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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It identifies the region, it identifies its oil and gas reserves and examines the rationale behind their development. However, it also identifies the profound political and environmental consequences of such development.
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The North American Cordillera, 2002.
This paper examines craton tectonics, stress and seismicity with reference to the North American Cordillera.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 80.95
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It consists of a survey of existing literature into the tectonic activity on the boundary of the North American Craton and the North American Cordillera. It identifies the type and nature of seismic activity and the tectonic action--principally accreditation of terranes--that underlies this seismic activity. Therefore, it focuses on terranes in the accretitionary process on the fringes of cratons, with the emphasis on the situation on Canada's Pacific coast.
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History and Development of the Field of Meteorology, 2002.
This paper provides the reader with a look at the history and development of the field of meteorology.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper provides the reader with a look at the history and development of the field of meteorology. How the field began and the chronological unfolding of its components are outlined and explained. There were three sources used to complete this paper.
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Geothermal Heating, 2002.
A study of geothermal heating and cooling in residential housing.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper provides a description of the geothermal heating and cooling system installed in houses and provides a list of benefits that would emerge through its installation.
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Copper, 2002.
An essay on the physical properties of the element copper.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper describes the element copper-- its physical properties and applications in society and industry.
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Predicting Natural Disasters, 2002.
A paper that depicts a natural disaster.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper predicts a natural disaster in 50 years and suggests that the world will become more disaster prone place.
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Iceland, 2002.
The history and the formation of Iceland.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 19 sources, $ 142.95
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This paper presents the history and geography of Iceland's formation from a geological perspective and contains various sources and a glossary.
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The Klondike Gold Rush, 2002.
A paper which explains the geographical issues behind the gold rush.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper details geographical issues in the Klondike gold rush of 1898. It outlines the geology of the region and gold, the Yukon River system, the unique problems posed by the journey to the gold fields, and its impact on politics and economics in the region.
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Fog in San Francisco, 2002.
A look at the fog in the San Francisco Bay area and how it affects aviation.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper is on fog in the San Francisco area and how it affects aviation.
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Geographic Information Technologies, 2002.
An analysis of applications for Geographic Information Technologies.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper examines applications of Geographic Information Technologies in weather mapping, and cites specific examples of how GIT is applied to weather mapping.
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Predicting Tornadoes, 2002.
An examination of the process of predicting tornadoes.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper examines and analyzes the process of predicting tornadoes. The use of technologies such as Doppler radar and Optical Transient Detectors is discussed, as are meteorological indicators of tornado formation in supercell storms.
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Volcanic Hazards, 2002.
A study of the dangers of volcanoes.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper pertains to the subject of geology explains the dangers and hazards volcanic eruptions and their areas.
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