Weather Patterns
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A 5 page research paper on weather patterns. Topics included are types of clouds and cloud formation, global warming and the effects of El Nino. The writer also discusses how weather patterns can be predicted by observation, listening and a barometer. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Weatherp.wps

Influence of Geology on Human Civilization
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A 5 page research paper that examines how geology has been a powerful influence on human civilization. The writer argues that geology is the prime consideration that controls where human civilization can exist, for how long, and what activities it might be engaged in relative to land use. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 90geoin.rtf

Carnivorous Plants
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An 11 page overview of the ecologies of carnivorous plants such as Pitcher Plants and Venus Fly Traps. Provides specific information regarding habitats and the factors which influence those habitats. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPcarniv.wps

Scientific Societies Of The Enlightenment
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5 pages in length. The Enlightenment was one of the central tasks where the major thinkers and scientific societies of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries established themselves. What this means in terms of the manner in which philosophers and scientists looked at the broader scope of existence lies within the works produced during that period. Having both embraced and critiqued the Enlightenment, the scientific societies recognized it as a time in which all of mankind could break free from the confines of what had heretofore been accepted as a universal recognition of existence; with each individual following in the footsteps of those who went before, without any question as to why things were accomplished in any certain order, the time for the Enlightenment symbolized the chance to break free from such scientific constraints. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCscien.wps

Problems of Fossil Fuels and the Advantages of Solar Energy
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This 20 page report discusses the technological dependency of the industrialized world on fossil fuels and the ways in which those fuels have steadily degraded the Earth’s environment. The general public’s concern about the environment, the multiple efforts of environmental activists, along with fresh ways of thinking by scientists and resource managers, has led to a new philosophy regarding the handling of the unique natural properties of living on Earth. This philosophy says that humanity has the capability to manage resources to sustain a full array of values and uses through a broader understanding of the ecosystems they inhabit. One of the most valuable and environmentally-friendly sources of energy is solar power. Information regarding solar energy is also presented. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: BWadtech.wps

Constructed Wetlands in Wastewater Treatment: Design and Monitoring Considerations
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A 9 page overview of the use of constructed wetlands in the receipt and treatment of domestic wastewater. Outlines the design considerations which must be considered prior to construction and operational and monitoring considerations which ensure the ongoing success of a project. Includes a sample of specific design and performance information for an operational wastewater to wetlands operation in Manila. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPwetWst.wps

LaChapelle, Dolores – Sacred Land Sacred Sex Rapture of the Deep
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This 6 page report discusses deep ecologist Dolores LaChapelle’s 1988 book addressing the issues surrounding deep ecology. Her particular area of interest and expertise is the range of the Rocky Mountains called the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
Filename: BWdeep.rtf

Howler Monkeys
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10 pages in length. Howler monkeys face an uncertain future with regard to species survival. The tree-dwelling, fruit-eating primates who are indigenous to Central and South America make their home far within the rain forest, where they have been met with significant hardship and population decline on account of mankind's ongoing deforestation and logging pursuits. With little if any regard for the life forms that comprise the forest's diversity, man is slowly but surely sealing the coffin on a number of animal species as he continues to demolish their delicate living area, and the howler monkey is just one whose existence is threatened. People like ethologist Robert Horwich have set in motion conservation efforts that will aid the species' eventual survival. The writer discusses deforestation, logging and conservation efforts in relation to the howler monkey. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLChowlr.wps

Evolution and Creationism
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A 16 page paper discussing the strengths and weakness of the views of the creationists and the evolutionists. While evolutionists present a single group, creationists come adhering to all manner of ideas and theories. The most vocal group are the young-earth creationists, who maintain the earth likely is 6,000 years old and certainly no more than 10,000. Regardless of the unwillingness of this group to accept evolutionary theory as plausible or even as fact, there are other creationist groups who do, who even embrace evolution as a sign of God's involvement in progressive creation. The paper examines each side's strengths, weaknesses, conflicts and evidence. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: KSevolution15.wps

The Theory of Evolution: Fact or Fairy Tale?
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This 6 page paper provides a substantive overview of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution as it has been applied in contrast to Christianity’s notion of creationism, and then relates these elements to the argument that the Darwinian based concept of evolution is essentially a myth. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHDarwin.wps

Convergent Evolution -- Desert Habitats and Coral Reefs
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This 5 page report discusses convergent evolution in terms of the ways in which plants and animals develop survival and adaptation characteristics for their particular environment. Such adaptations have evolved I species as wide-ranging as non-succulent desert plants to the various types of creatures forming the ecosystem of a coral reef. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWdesevo.rtf

Acid Rain: Effects on the Environment and Man
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A 5 page overview of the phenomenon of acid rain. Describes the phenomenon from a chemical standpoint emphasizing the role of sulfuric acid, chlorofluorocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitric acid. Relates the impacts which acid rain can have on the environment and on man. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPacdRn2.wps

AVIATION PROBLEMS WITH AUDITORY AND MOTION PERCEPTION IN THE COCKPIT
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This 6 page paper details the problems that pilots have in the area of auditory and motion perception in the cockpit during flights. Solutions and cutting edge research which may help to solve the problems are outlined. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MBflight.rtf

Sedimentary Strata as Diaries of Environmental Change
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the process of creation of sedimentary strata and the impacts in assessing environmental events of the past. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHSedSec.rtf

"Chemical Analysis By Observation Of Spectra" - Summary
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4 pages in length. The purpose of the experiments is to illustrate how important spectrum analysis is within the context of chemical reaction where various substances are concerned. For the chemicals in this experiment, all have the ability to create specific bright lines when brought into contact with the flame. The inherent value of performing these experiments, therefore, is to establish the importance of spectrum analysis in relation to further discover of elements that may not be detected without the influence of certain light properties. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCSpectra.rtf

"Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation" by Olivia Judson
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A 5 page book report on "Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation" by Olivia Judson. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsexjud.rtf

"Extinct Humans" by Tattersall and Schwartz
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A 5 page review of Tattersall and Schwartz'' book "Extinct Humans." This book provides an intriguing look at the evolution of man, arguing that there were actually more than fifteen species of man throughout evolution, many of them existing side by side in the past. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAextnct.wps