Challenges during migrationIn this assignment, you will be converting a research paper that was published in a scientific journal and deals with migration into a magazine articlet, but You need to have a catchy title that sparks interest. The writing must capture the reader’s attention immediately (you need to have a hook), and it must set up the context almost as fast. The writing should be precise, but not burdened by any jargon. Imagine...
Browse Examples of Story MapsStart by browsing examples of Story Maps here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/en/. For basic instructions on working with Story Maps, please visit: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/en/app-list/basic/tutorial/. The first thing you need to do is create a web map, but since you already created one in assignment 2, you could start experimenting with Story Maps using the bike racks web map you have already created. Once you sta...
Sediment distribution patterns in the Seaway1. Does the pattern of sediment distribution in the Seaway support the principle that grain size generally decreases from the margin of a sedimentary basin to its center? Explain. 2. What evidence is that sediment transport to the Seaway was not uniform along the western coastline of the Acadian Highlands? 3. What probably caused this pattern of localized sediment delivery to the Seaway? 4. Rocks ...
Lodgepole Pine Population Dynamics in Colorado over the last DecadeEach question has multiple parts so please make sure you have addressed all the points of each question. You will be evaluated not only on your answer to each question but also on your clarity in writing, logical presentation of ideas, in addition to grammar, spelling and punctuation. You have been asked to use references in some of these essays. Please use APA format when citi...
What is a dissertation?Taking stock of where we have got to and next steps What is a dissertation? The relationship between your research proposal and dissertation Your research proposal is the game plan for thedevelopment of your dissertation.§ You can use material from your research proposal in writing up your dissertation but you must paraphrase this material (do not cut and paste material from your research proposal verbatim..) &...
Environmental and Social Impacts of Diamond Mining in Northern CanadaDescriptionIn this discussion, you will evaluate some of the impacts of diamond mining in northern Canada from the perspective of someone who lives there. This week you will hear about the Canadian diamond industry from the perspective of Tracey Williams, a trustee for the Canadian National Parks and Wilderness Society, who has been living near diamond mines in the Northwest Te...
Title: Pesticide and Herbicide use in BC Agriculture: A cost-benefit analysis Key Concepts to be addressed: (Choose at least 3 from the chapter)(1) Explain the notions of "pest" a...
If the European colonists had come to Middle and South America in a different frame of mind — if, say, they were simply looking for a new place to settle and live quietly— how do you think the human and physical geography of the region would be different today?Explain how tectonic processes have shaped landforms in Middle and South America.Pick some locations in Middle and South America where people are dealing with either environme...
Question: In groups, your brief is to use shipping containers as building blocks to create a dwelling for your client. It should provide comfortable living conditions for its occupants whilst also aiming to be responsive to the surrounding environment. Importantly, you should choose ONE of the following climatic scenarios on which to base your design: SCENARIO 1: Emergency refugee shelter in an arid desert climate (e.g. north & central Su...
Step 1: ‘Rock!’This assessment is divided into 4 main Steps, each with specific instructions provided by your TA (you will notice blank spaces throughout each Step). Please carefully read through these instructions as you are completing your assignment and ask your TA for help or clarification as needed. You will be asked to draw a series of geological cross-sections. These may be sketched by hand, drafted in a graphics program, ...
Task GuidelinesTask: Your annotated bibliography is basically a listing of books, articles, etc. with short summaries of their contents. There is no fixed limit or maximum for the number of books, nor is there a fixed limit or maximum for the length of the summaries. Here are some guidelines:3. Essay (two topics, choose one) TOPIC 1 Given the historical cases we have considered in class, and current cases you have researched, argue: A. That s...
Part A: Map evaluationScenario You work at a mapping agency. A colleague of yours is preparing some maps for a client to help them understand the population distribution in London. He created a population map of London with population counts and sent it to the manager (see Figure 1). The manager, after sending an angry email, is now asking you to draft a report about the reasons why this map is of unacceptable quality. She is also sending you...
Project Summary and ContextualizationYour task is to choose one (1) of these projects and to use the Chain of Explanation (addressed in class) to critically analyze the project. The question you are trying to answer is: will this project improve the lives of the group of people it targets? The development project is a starting point for your analysis: you will need to do additional research on the topic, locate journal articles (and other mate...
Part A: Describing your Ecological Footprint AnalysisPart A and Part B: Applying Sustainability to Personal Contexts Part A: Describing your Ecological Footprint Analyse Your personal impact on the environment by:(a)Complete an Ecological Footprint calculator. Provide a screenshot of your results.(b)Please provide a link to the website you used. (c)Identify and discuss the results of your Ecological Footprint that were shown to...
Examination of Human Relationship with NatureThe Journey to SustainabilityPrior to beginning work on this final paper, review all chapters of Bensel and Carbone’s Sustaining Our Planet text (2020). In this paper, you will explore what a future sustainable world might look like, and in the process of doing so, extend your previous descriptions of selected terms and explain how they may play a role in aiding us in achieving environmental sus...