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Papers On Oceanography, Aquaculture, & Coastal Topography
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Tsunami
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A 5 page paper which provides an overview of tsunami. The paper discusses
the causes of tsunami and also illustrates where threats are likely. Bibliography lists 3
sources.
Filename: RAtsunam.wps
Tsunami: The Physics and Possible Prevention
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This 6 page paper provides general information to come from three articles on tsunamis. Preventative measures are discussed along with a discussion on causes. Tsunamis are compared with tidal waves and differences are noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA642tsu.rtf
Water Desalinization
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A 7 page paper on desalting the oceans. The writer details the history of desalinization, as well as the various techniques, and pros and cons of each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Desalt.wps
Water Scaricity Should Lead to Agricultural Priorities:
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This 5 page paper discusses water scarcity, and how water should be reserved for agricultural needs primarily as opposed to urban centers in these situations. This paper uses California as an example, as well as other global locations to show the need for making agriculture a priority. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSWaters.rtf
Weather Satellites
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A 4 page paper discussing today’s meteorological satellites. Whereas the earliest weather satellites held only black and white cameras and little else in the way of monitoring equipment or devices, today’s meteorological satellites not only provide greatly improved weather information, they also monitor a variety of atmospheric environmental conditions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSweathSat.rtf
Why Ocean Exploration Should be Funded at the Same Rate as Space Exploration
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This 3 page paper argues that although space exploration has discovered products and processes that are important, the study of the oceans, and particularly their connection to global warming, is at least as important, and should be funded. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVSeaExp.rtf
WILLIAM SMITH, THE FATHER OF THE MODERN MAP
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This 4-page paper provides a brief overview of William Smith, the early 19th century surveyor who is considered to be the "Father of English Geology." Topics including the first geologic map of England/Wales and stratigraphic studies are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTsmimap.rtf
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