Astronomy

Answer the following questions using Chapters Chapters 27, 28, and 29 of the textbook found here at this link https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/1-introduction 1.  Quasars look like stars but are also very luminous in the radio portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. In fact, they are luminous in all parts of the spectrum and seem to defy Wien’s law. … Read more

Astronomy

Answer the following questions using Chapters 24, 25, and 26 of the text book located at this link: https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/1-introduction 1. How do we use general relativity to find black holes, dark matter, and distant galaxies? 2.  Describe the three main parts of the Milky Way galaxy and the types of stars found in each part. … Read more

Astronomy

Answer the following questions using Chapters 20, 21, 22, and 23 of the text book located at this link: https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/1-introduction Answer the following questions. 1.  Describe the process of star formation from the interstellar medium.2.  Describe the evolution of stars from birth to death. Distinguish the differences in those processes for low-mass stars, medium-mass stars, … Read more

Astronomy

Answer the following questions using Chapters 16, 17, 18, and 19 of the text book located at this link: https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/1-introduction 1. Specifically describe the process that the sun uses to produce energy and describe the ways that energy travels through the sun. 2. Describe the methods used to find the distances within the solar system … Read more

Astronomy

Answer the following questions using Chapters 3 and 5 and 6 of the text book located at this link: https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/1-introduction 1. Briefly describe Keplers three laws of planetary motion. How did Newtons laws of motion and law of universal gravitation validate Keplers laws? 2. List the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. What types of telescopes … Read more

Environmental Science

Topic title: Economics to Establish a Local Market for Water Quality Improvement: A Field Experiment Summerize content should include:-Introduction-Brief summary of what the article said including relevant economic data and/or research methodology presented-Present at least one paragraph that explains the significance of what the article said-Present how the article relates to the course-Conclude with comments … Read more

How do climate scientists craft their predictions?

View this video: TED talk video, Schmidt, G. (2014) The emergent patterns of climate change.Read this article: Schmidt, G. A. (2015) What should climate scientists advocate for?Answer this questions according to readings and viewings.How has this information changed (or not changed) your understanding of how climate science works?  Do you think this explanation of how … Read more

Extreme Weather Event

our first assignment is to research an extreme weather event from the past. Include the following information: What makes this weather event extreme?Provide the historical context of the event:Country, region, and/or city affectedPeople and groups affectedWhat was the societal preparedness plan or awareness at the time, if any?Provide some background on how the location and … Read more

Astronomy

Specifically describe the process that the sun uses to produce energy and describe the ways that energy travels through the sun.Describe the methods used to find the distances within the solar system to nearby stars, more distant stars within our own galaxy, and variable stars.Describe five characteristics of a star that can be determined from … Read more

Summarize article Avoided deforestation: Not a good measure of conservation impact

Summarize article Vincent, JR. (2016).  Avoided deforestation: Not a good measure of conservation impact.  Journal of Tropical Forest Science. 28(1): 1-3. IntroductionBrief summary of what the article said (approximately 350-400 words) including relevant economic data and/or research methodology presentedPresent at least one paragraph that explains the significance of what the article saidPresent how the article … Read more