This document outlines 5 criteria for evaluating the quality of an information source:
1. Authority - Can you identify the author or organization responsible for the content? Sources without clear authorship cannot be trusted.
2. Objectivity - Understanding the purpose and potential biases of a source helps determine how to interpret the information.
3. Currency - Timeliness is important, so look for copyright dates and references to determine when information was written or sources were produced. Current information within the last 3-4 years is preferred.
4. Accuracy - Reliable sources present information that has been verified in other independent sources to ensure accuracy.
5. Content and organization - High-quality sources present detailed explanations
This document contains a rubric for evaluating presentations. It provides criteria in several categories and assigns point values from poor to excellent. The categories include introduction, defining the topic, location of the topic, how it affects life, associated problems, solutions, conclusion, and summary. Higher point values are given for providing more details, examples, knowledge, and sources to support the information presented.
This document provides guidance for a 5-minute student presentation. It recommends using media like PowerPoint, Prezi, videos, or posters. Presentations can be individual or in groups with instructor approval. Tips include focusing on visuals over words, practicing beforehand, and using a written summary as a guide. Videos are an alternative to a live presentation if submitted online along with the written summary.
Fluvial processes shape the landscape through erosion and deposition by streams and rivers. Valleys and drainage basins form as streams carve out pathways and join together. Stream channels develop patterns based on factors like geology and slope. Streams continuously work to widen and deepen valleys while transporting and depositing sediment. This sculpting of the landscape is described through theories of landform development related to variables such as crustal movement and base level.
The document summarizes the topography of arid lands. It describes ten characteristics of desert terrain including sparse vegetation, thin soils, and impermeable surfaces. Running water is the most important landforming mechanism, causing erosion during flash floods. Surface water exists ephemerally in streams and salt lakes. Wind also shapes arid landscapes through aeolian erosion and deposition. There are two primary desert landform assemblages - basin and range consisting of mountains and interior basins, and mesa and scarp consisting of flat tablelands and steep escarpments.
Glaciers significantly modify landscapes through erosion as ice mass moves and grinds the underlying terrain. During the Pleistocene ice age, approximately one third of the earth's land was covered in ice sheets. Glaciers form from accumulated snow transforming into ice under pressure and move via sliding and basal slip, aided by meltwater. Their erosive work includes quarrying, abrasion, and plucking of material which is then transported and deposited by the glacier or in meltwater landforms. Continental ice sheets and mountain glaciers each produce distinct landforms through these glacial processes. The causes of past ice ages like the Pleistocene remain theorized but likely involve changes in climate and atmospheric conditions.
The document summarizes coastal processes and landforms. It discusses how waves, currents, tides, and sea level changes sculpt coastal regions. It also describes various coastal landforms that result from erosion and deposition, including beaches, spits, barrier islands, and lagoons. Coastal zones experience highly energetic conditions due to constant interactions between land, ocean, and atmosphere.
This document outlines 5 criteria for evaluating the quality of an information source:
1. Authority - Can you identify the author or organization responsible for the content? Sources without clear authorship cannot be trusted.
2. Objectivity - Understanding the purpose and potential biases of a source helps determine how to interpret the information.
3. Currency - Timeliness is important, so look for copyright dates and references to determine when information was written or sources were produced. Current information within the last 3-4 years is preferred.
4. Accuracy - Reliable sources present information that has been verified in other independent sources to ensure accuracy.
5. Content and organization - High-quality sources present detailed explanations
This document contains a rubric for evaluating presentations. It provides criteria in several categories and assigns point values from poor to excellent. The categories include introduction, defining the topic, location of the topic, how it affects life, associated problems, solutions, conclusion, and summary. Higher point values are given for providing more details, examples, knowledge, and sources to support the information presented.
This document provides guidance for a 5-minute student presentation. It recommends using media like PowerPoint, Prezi, videos, or posters. Presentations can be individual or in groups with instructor approval. Tips include focusing on visuals over words, practicing beforehand, and using a written summary as a guide. Videos are an alternative to a live presentation if submitted online along with the written summary.
Fluvial processes shape the landscape through erosion and deposition by streams and rivers. Valleys and drainage basins form as streams carve out pathways and join together. Stream channels develop patterns based on factors like geology and slope. Streams continuously work to widen and deepen valleys while transporting and depositing sediment. This sculpting of the landscape is described through theories of landform development related to variables such as crustal movement and base level.
The document summarizes the topography of arid lands. It describes ten characteristics of desert terrain including sparse vegetation, thin soils, and impermeable surfaces. Running water is the most important landforming mechanism, causing erosion during flash floods. Surface water exists ephemerally in streams and salt lakes. Wind also shapes arid landscapes through aeolian erosion and deposition. There are two primary desert landform assemblages - basin and range consisting of mountains and interior basins, and mesa and scarp consisting of flat tablelands and steep escarpments.
Glaciers significantly modify landscapes through erosion as ice mass moves and grinds the underlying terrain. During the Pleistocene ice age, approximately one third of the earth's land was covered in ice sheets. Glaciers form from accumulated snow transforming into ice under pressure and move via sliding and basal slip, aided by meltwater. Their erosive work includes quarrying, abrasion, and plucking of material which is then transported and deposited by the glacier or in meltwater landforms. Continental ice sheets and mountain glaciers each produce distinct landforms through these glacial processes. The causes of past ice ages like the Pleistocene remain theorized but likely involve changes in climate and atmospheric conditions.
The document summarizes coastal processes and landforms. It discusses how waves, currents, tides, and sea level changes sculpt coastal regions. It also describes various coastal landforms that result from erosion and deposition, including beaches, spits, barrier islands, and lagoons. Coastal zones experience highly energetic conditions due to constant interactions between land, ocean, and atmosphere.
This document provides an overview of world regions and geography. It discusses how geography influences cultures and economies. Regions are defined and classified in various ways, including formally by shared attributes and functionally by economic organization. Forces like globalization are increasing interconnectivity between regions. The document examines topics like population trends, economic development, social issues, the environment, and political structures at regional and global scales. Regional geography combines physical and human perspectives to holistically study territories and the relationships between communities worldwide.
The giant ancient forest you cannot see coyote crossingLisa Schmidt
The document describes the creosote bushes that dominate the Mojave desert as an "ancient forest" that is invisible to many. It notes that individual creosote bushes can be thousands of years old, with some estimated at over 11,000 years old. Though unremarkable in appearance, these creosote bushes represent a vast ancient landscape that is increasingly threatened by development and habitat destruction. The author argues this ancient desert ecosystem deserves more appreciation and protection.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
This document provides an overview of the Physical Geography 101 course. It outlines that students will learn about the basic elements of geography including climate, landforms, water, soils, and plants and animals. It lists required textbooks and materials. The course objectives are to help students understand physical geography concepts like maps and the four environmental spheres of atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. The document details assignments like exams, quizzes, maps and a presentation. Academic policies around attendance, cheating and cell phones are also addressed.
This document provides information for a geography lab course. It outlines the instructor and contact details, prerequisites, required textbooks and materials, student learning outcomes, course expectations and structure, grading policies, and the course schedule. The lab will focus on physical geography topics and provide hands-on experience investigating earth systems. Students will complete weekly lab assignments using worksheets and online submissions.
This document provides the syllabus for a Cultural Geography course taught online in Spring 2016. The 3-credit course is instructed by Lisa Schmidt and uses the textbook "Human Geography" by Knox. Assignments include weekly postings, maps quizzes, chapter quizzes, exams, and a semester-long project. The course aims to examine human activities and cultures around the world through geographical concepts and analysis of populations, development, economies, and social differences. Grades are calculated based on completion of these assignments throughout the semester.
This document provides information for an online physical geography course taught by Professor Lisa Schmidt. It outlines the course details, including required textbooks, assignments, grading criteria, and contact information for the professor. Students will study the four environmental spheres of Earth - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere - and their interactions. Weekly readings, discussions, and quizzes will cover these topics. The course aims to give students a foundational understanding of physical geography concepts and patterns around the world.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Will exxon have to pay for years of misleading the public bill moyersLisa Schmidt
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Periodic table's 7th row completed with discovery of four new elements ifl ...Lisa Schmidt
The 7th row of the periodic table has been completed with the discovery of four new elements by scientists from Russia, the U.S., and Japan. The elements occupy positions 113, 115, 117, and 118 and were previously known as Uut, Uup, Uus, and Uuo respectively. The discoveries were ratified by IUPAC, allowing the elements to be formally named. The Japanese team that discovered element 113 will name it, with reports suggesting it may be called "Japanium". Completing the 7th row was an important achievement for chemistry as the periodic table is now filled down to that row.
Tools used in geography include maps, globes, GPS, remote sensing, and GIS. Maps show physical features and are printed on paper, while globes model the spherical earth accurately. GPS uses satellite distances to determine position. Remote sensing studies objects from afar using tools like aerial photography. GIS digitally analyzes and displays geographic data, allowing overlay of different data layers.
This document provides an overview of world regions and geography. It discusses how geography influences cultures and economies. Regions are defined and classified in various ways, including formally by shared attributes and functionally by economic organization. Forces like globalization are increasing interconnectivity between regions. The document examines topics like population trends, economic development, social issues, the environment, and political structures at regional and global scales. Regional geography combines physical and human perspectives to holistically study territories and the relationships between communities worldwide.
The giant ancient forest you cannot see coyote crossingLisa Schmidt
The document describes the creosote bushes that dominate the Mojave desert as an "ancient forest" that is invisible to many. It notes that individual creosote bushes can be thousands of years old, with some estimated at over 11,000 years old. Though unremarkable in appearance, these creosote bushes represent a vast ancient landscape that is increasingly threatened by development and habitat destruction. The author argues this ancient desert ecosystem deserves more appreciation and protection.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
This document provides an overview of the Physical Geography 101 course. It outlines that students will learn about the basic elements of geography including climate, landforms, water, soils, and plants and animals. It lists required textbooks and materials. The course objectives are to help students understand physical geography concepts like maps and the four environmental spheres of atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. The document details assignments like exams, quizzes, maps and a presentation. Academic policies around attendance, cheating and cell phones are also addressed.
This document provides information for a geography lab course. It outlines the instructor and contact details, prerequisites, required textbooks and materials, student learning outcomes, course expectations and structure, grading policies, and the course schedule. The lab will focus on physical geography topics and provide hands-on experience investigating earth systems. Students will complete weekly lab assignments using worksheets and online submissions.
This document provides the syllabus for a Cultural Geography course taught online in Spring 2016. The 3-credit course is instructed by Lisa Schmidt and uses the textbook "Human Geography" by Knox. Assignments include weekly postings, maps quizzes, chapter quizzes, exams, and a semester-long project. The course aims to examine human activities and cultures around the world through geographical concepts and analysis of populations, development, economies, and social differences. Grades are calculated based on completion of these assignments throughout the semester.
This document provides information for an online physical geography course taught by Professor Lisa Schmidt. It outlines the course details, including required textbooks, assignments, grading criteria, and contact information for the professor. Students will study the four environmental spheres of Earth - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere - and their interactions. Weekly readings, discussions, and quizzes will cover these topics. The course aims to give students a foundational understanding of physical geography concepts and patterns around the world.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Will exxon have to pay for years of misleading the public bill moyersLisa Schmidt
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Periodic table's 7th row completed with discovery of four new elements ifl ...Lisa Schmidt
The 7th row of the periodic table has been completed with the discovery of four new elements by scientists from Russia, the U.S., and Japan. The elements occupy positions 113, 115, 117, and 118 and were previously known as Uut, Uup, Uus, and Uuo respectively. The discoveries were ratified by IUPAC, allowing the elements to be formally named. The Japanese team that discovered element 113 will name it, with reports suggesting it may be called "Japanium". Completing the 7th row was an important achievement for chemistry as the periodic table is now filled down to that row.
Tools used in geography include maps, globes, GPS, remote sensing, and GIS. Maps show physical features and are printed on paper, while globes model the spherical earth accurately. GPS uses satellite distances to determine position. Remote sensing studies objects from afar using tools like aerial photography. GIS digitally analyzes and displays geographic data, allowing overlay of different data layers.