Step 1: Launch Google Earth and Fly to McMaster University Step 1) Launch Google Earth on your computer and “fly” to McMaster by typing “McMaster University”in the Search box at the top. You will see an overview of the neighborhood of the school. You can zoom in further to look at the school buildings, sports facilities, and parking lots. Once you zoom in enough,Google Earth will change to Street View and you can look ...
The Nature and History of the Extractive ProjectThis assignment invites you to explore the relationship between natural resource extraction and impacted communities. In our effort to understand how human societies impact environments and utilize resources, we recognize that extractive activities such as mining and fossil fuel exploitation, and so on, remake landscapes and link to human livelihoods. Extractive industries have emerged as a key ele...
Geography of British Columbia Description The term paper should be a maximum of 2,500 words and a minimum of 2,250 words and be referenced properly (fully and properly cited). This research paper should analyze an issue or topic based in British Columbia (at any relevant scale) from a geographic perspective, focusing on ecological, social or economic factors. Do not use the same topic or material used for the first assignmen...
Activities for the Final ProjectThe project consists of the following activities (total 45% of your final mark): · Five journal entries: o Entry 1: You will begin by making an entry on the course Shared Map. You will also transfer this information into the document you are using to record your final project material (e.g. a Word doc), for ease of grading. o Entries 2–5: Answer four questions in four separate journa...
The Stories of Four Nuns from Holy Angels Congregational CenterLeadership: Making Decisions during Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Katrina was a devastating disaster that drew out leadership and decision making capabilities from countless people - many of who we might not ever envision as leaders and decision makers. Four such examples are brought to life in the stories of four nuns from Holy Angels congregational center in New Orlean...
Background Informationv> From resource extraction activities such as logging and mining to the development of megaprojects such aspipelines and hydroelectric facilities, the development of BC’s natural resources is often subject to controversyand contestation. Such projects often raise questions about the ways in which different group value resourcesdifferently as well as issues related to the economic interests of the government, priv...
ObjectivesIn this lab, we will explore the spatial variability of environmental data with digital elevation models (DEMs) as examples, examine the effects of a sampling strategy and spatial resolution on the data. You will also practice several spatial analysis tools that are routinely used in an environmental GIS project. Getting Data Download the data from D2L and extract it to your desired directory (e.g., your USB drive). Once you...
NegotiationsThe purpose of this assignment is to apply negotiating strategies, opening negotiating tactics, making concessions, closing negotiating tactics, managing conflict, and ethical considerations when negotiating. For this assignment, you will work in groups to negotiate a resolution to a nuclear free Korean Peninsula. You will work in your groups where one party (could be 1 person for those in small groups, or 2 people in larger groups) ...
Regional ContextSubmission: Submit Blog via MyClass under the appropriate assignment ‘dropbox’ in pdf format. Supplementary file(s) may be included (e.g. your own video)figures. Referencing: APA Style (Author, Date; not footnote style) – be consistent and consult a referencing guide (see materials under ‘Course Materials’ / ‘Research & Writing Resources’). High quality work will draw from strong lite...
Question: This module will be assessed on this piece of coursework only. This coursework element accounts for 100% of the total mark for the module, and includes four parts: • Part A (20%) – Map evaluation: Critically evaluate a map and make a higher-quality map. • Part B (15%) – Terrain Analysis: Analyse the terrain of Mount St Helens after an eruption. • Part C (20%) – Suitability Analysis: Find places usi...
Overview of ActivityIn * Exploring British Columbia’s Future Energy Options * this activity you will review the different renewable energy options available and reflect on their potential role in meeting future energy needs in British Columbia. This will require you to review each option and to carefully consider the relative advantages and disadvantages of each in relation to factors such as social acceptability, economic feasibility, env...
Part 1Please fill in the answers with red font. Use your notes and chapter materials to answer the following questions. Save this document as a Word (.doc) or PDF file (.pdf) and upload to Canvas by the due date. Part 1 Dr. Jones observes that the diet of a bird species consists primarily of large grass seeds (> 1 cm diameter), as opposed to small seeds (< 1 cm diameter). Dr. Jones hypothesizes that birds are choosing the larger seeds ...
Identifying the Main Arguments of the ReadingsThis assignment requires you to critically engage with the readings from one class of the course (from class 3 to class 11, inclusive). Your response should be organized into three paragraphs:1)In your first paragraph, you should identify and briefly summarize the main arguments of the readings.2)In the second paragraph, you should consider the readings in relation to each other. For instance, you co...
Instruction 1: Analyzing the New Westminster (92 G/2) Map1. Using the New Westminster (92 G/2) map, compare and contrast the main land use patterns in relation to the natural landscapes within the limits of the District Municipality (Township) of Langley (20) [Not more than 2 pages] 2. What problems might you encounter in using the New Westminster (92 G/2) map to choose and build a new community clinic in the City of Langley? How can you resolv...
Possible essay topics Write an essay that focuses on a chosen and agreed-upon topic examining the relationship between people (or society) and their environment/resources. You must contact your Open Learning Faculty Member to discuss your proposed topic before starting your essay. The focus of the essay may be at the local, regional, continental, or global scale. Possible topics include: · Problems and potentials w...