Essays and Research Papers on Earth & Physical Sciences

This 9 page paper explores the fields of biodiversity and dendrochronology, and how they explain the physical world. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 14 page paper discusses various aspects of marine pollution. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 10 page paper which researches information on the San Andreas Fault. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper argues that the Australian lifestyle cannot continue to exist if the world population soars to 9 billion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper answers some basic questions about geology and the earth's weather systems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper answers some basic questions about astronomical matters. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper is a tutorial that may help a student create a science fair project. This one provides specific information on soil comparisons. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page comparison of these two planets. This paper describes the physical origin of the planet and characteristics such as atmosphere, gravity, and temperature. The author comments on the possibility of life as it presents on Mars. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses various theories as to the meaning and purpose of Stonehenge. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

There is little doubt that green house gases need to be reduced. This 15 page paper summarizes an article that assesses the potential of different dairy herd management systems to reduce the direct and indirect green house gas emissions. The reseach also looked at the impact on profit levels. The paper summarises the findings of ...

This 6 page paper examines the petrochemical industry in Saudi Arabia looking at the level of importance of the industry, the types of oil, locations of the oil fields and the level of oil reserves and the current and future capacity of the industry in Saudi Arabia. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts the seasons of Spring and Fall. No sources cited.

This 3 page paper describes what it’s like to experience an earthquake. It also briefly discusses plate tectonics

A 5 page discussion of the factors that cause tsunamis. Recent theory attributes the majority of these natural disasters to the submarine slumps that occur as a result of seismic activity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the C.R.E.S.T. early warning system for tsunamis and earthquakes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. Much debate transpires when the subject of the overkill hypothesis is cited to explain Pleistocene's fauna extinction; with enough scientific data to prove otherwise, second-order predation serves a viable alternate theory to clarify the cause of such massive loss. It is not the least bit unusual or unexpected to ...

This 10 page paper identified data sources that could be used to help identify a site suitable for storing hazardous waste. The paper identifies a range of data sources that will help identity characteristics of areas such as low population density, dry hard rock, near road and rail links and avoiding sites of special scientific ...

This 4 page paper discusses a theoretical archaeological dig in Chicago in 3007, and how the archaeologists might date the artifacts they find there. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page comparison of these two mountain belts. Plate tectonics and the geological process of orogony are detailed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. Mankind twitters at the thought of life outside the limitations of planet Earth; the telescope has helped to define - at least to some degree - what makes up the universe that humans can see with their eyes, as well as gives people an indication of what might exist beyond ...

A 3 page overview of the book by Jerome J. Langford. This paper points out that it was actually Galileo’s peers and the universities themselves that were initially the most taken aback by Galileo’s astronomical findings. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 20 page overview of meteorology. This paper discusses the importance of the earth’s rotation, tectonic plate movement, and volcanic action in creating the atmospheric and oceanic currents that determine weather. Severe weather events like hurricanes and tsunamis are explored. Bibliography lists 21 sources.

This 11 page paper argues that the O’Shaughnessy Dam in Yosemite Valley should be dismantled and the Hetch Hetchy Valley restored to its original condition. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses soil salinity in the Imperial Valley of California, including what it is, why it’s prevalent in this location, what effects it has, how it’s formed, what its benefits are (if any) and what can be done to change the amount of salt in the soil. Bibliography lists 6 sources

In four pages this overview of the Mars rovers’ missions includes background information, recent developments, facts, figures, and photographs. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.