Essays and Research Papers on Earth & Physical Sciences

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of wet scrubbing and vapor intrusion. Radon intrusion is also covered. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of fracking. The potential danger of fracking in contaminating drinking water is considered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8-page paper discusses the impact of genetically modified foods and plants on the scientific community. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses whether global warming can be blamed on human activities or if it's a natural course. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper details the formation, variability in appearance, and utilization of this important classification of geological material. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper that draws upon the website of the Field Museum in Chicago to describe the museum's Evolving Planet exhibit. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of dams and aquifers. The pros and cons of each are discussed, with examples. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of thawing permafrost. The relationship between permafrost and global warming is explicated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper that identifies where Tornado Alley is and why it has that nickname. The essay explains what a tornado is and how scientist think it is formed. Some examples of tornadoes are provided. The essay comments on the development of the Great Plains region and how people deal with tornadoes today. ...

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of air pollution. Legislative, educational, and technological solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper. In February 2010, Chile experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 and up to 9 in some areas followed by a strong tsunami. The paper discusses the lesson all countries can learn from this event. The second part of the paper discuses the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in 2011, ...

In a paper of four pages, the author writes about biodiversity, economic growth, and climate change. The author of this paper uses the NASA website to answer question on thee subjects. There are four sources cited in this paper.

This is a 1 page paper that provides an overview of John Grotzinger. An overview of his research as well as personal opinion are delivered. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about biodiversity and conservation issues. The author of this paper discusses elephant population, culling, and cloning or endangered animals. There are five sources cited in this paper.

A 21 page paper. Biodiversity supports numerous ecosystems and ecosystems are essential for human health. This paper has two parts. The first part human and ecosystem health and reports research regarding the many factors of ecosystems. The essay reports the comprehensive plan the government of Canada developed for the country. The second part discusses ...

This 3 page paper discusses the New Jersey shore geography as a tourist attraction and also in regard to the incidence of hurricane. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper, which includes a 1 page outline, offers a comprehensive overview of sinkholes, definition, formation, type of sinkholes, and the influence of human activity on their formation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses geographical aspects of the Jersey Shore, which includes impact of hurricanes and the tourism industry. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In a paper of five pages, the author writes about aluminum. The author of this paper discusses the uses, historical background, applications, advantages, disadvantages, and sustainability of aluminum. There are six sources cited in this paper.

A 3 page paper that focuses on epidemiology by discussing the link between health of the planet and health of humans. Research is reported as well as reports. It discusses the connection between climate health and human health. The paper reports a study that discussed Healthy life expectancy, EPA reports, and how climate health ...

This is a 15 page paper that provides an overview of scientists and their research. Scientists and their contributions are analyzed from a number of fields with examples. Bibliography lists 30 sources.