Thursday, December 31, 2009
Mineral Rights In Idaho
Idaho mineral rights can be sold or leased. Mineral rights are the rights that a property owner has to minerals beneath the surface of the p...
Make Crystal Word Pins
Make some crystal word pins for you and your friends. A customized crystal word pin is a special gift. If you can't find a pre-made pin ...
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
What Are The Natural Wonders Of The United States
Niagara Falls is a popular tourist destination. There is no official list of natural wonders of the United States. If such a list existed, i...
Visit The Texas Memorial Museum
The Texas Memorial Museum in Austin was built for the 1936 Texas Centennial, and for many years housed a mix of historical, anthropological...
What Is Layered Gypsum
Gypsum is a common mineral with commercial applications. Gypsum is a sulfate mineral that is composed of calcium sulfate. Also called celeni...
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The History Of Mining Disasters
Mining has always been a dangerous occupation. Even through safety improvements in the industry, workers in underground tunnels are subject ...
Wildlife Management University Degrees
Some park rangers have degrees in wildlife management. University programs in wildlife management prepare students to work in a variety of s...
What Is The Size Of Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is one of the most well-known national parks in the United States. In fact, it was the country's first offici...
Monday, December 28, 2009
Create Volcano Lesson Plans
Teaching your students about volcanoes should be a breeze. They're explosive, massive and colorful, and most kids are bound to find so...
Gems Of Idaho
Idaho is a rockhound's paradise. Because of its vast array of minerals, Idaho lives up to its original nickname as the Gem State, accord...
Friday, December 25, 2009
What Causes Steam From The Ground
Geothermal activity produces plumes of steam from geysers. Like all matter, water has multiple phases. Its liquid form fills lakes, rivers a...
How Detect Synthetic Diamonds
Synthetic diamonds possess the same visual and chemical properties as mined diamonds. Synthetic diamonds , also known as lab-created or lab-...
Gems Found In Creeks
Gems crystallize in the earth's crust. If you're panning for gems in riverbeds and creeks, you might put hours or even days only to ...
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Gems Found In Colorado
If you're in Colorado, keep your eyes peeled. You might find some jasper, quartz or aquamarine. Colorado's Rocky Mountains aren'...
Ideas For A Science Fair Project On Crystals
Crystals provide a basis for many fun science fair projects. The growth of crystals has been a source of fascination to adults and children ...
Space & Earth Science With Student Activities
While we can clearly see impact craters on the moon, on Earth they are largely hidden. Earth is subjected to a number of localized forces, ...
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Subsurface Investigation Techniques
Geotechnical engineers use soil samples to evaluate the subsurface. Soil and groundwater investigations reveal vast information about the su...
Preparation For Marine Officer Basic Training
Basic training for Marine Corps officers, known as Officer Candidate School (OCS) can be completed in two six-week sessions (known as Plato...
Gemology Degrees
Gemology degrees lead to work in research, jewelry arts and appraisal. Degrees and diplomas in gemology, a geoscience dealing with natural a...
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Facts About The African Plate
The African plate contains the continent of Africa as well as large parts of ocean floor. The African plate is a large tectonic plate, one o...
Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration Jobs
Next to accounting students, business administration degree holders stand atop the job applicant world. A bachelor of science in business ad...
Monday, December 21, 2009
Student Activities On The Biosphere
Pond snails can live in a mini-biosphere. The word biosphere means "life ball" and refers to the part of our Earth that contains a...
Calculate Permeability Variance
Sandstone and carbonates are the primary rocks of reservoirs. When determining the feasibility and performance of a reservoir system, two ec...
Stream Assimilation Capacity
A stream must be assessed before allowing wastewater to enter. Assimilative capacity is the process used to determine the ability of a strea...
Friday, December 18, 2009
Make Gold Prospects
Panning in placer deposit areas is the least expensive gold prospecting method. In gold prospecting, preparation is the key element to succe...
Fun Places To Take Kids In Anoka Mn
Anoka, the "Halloween Capital of the World," is believed to have been the first city in the country to host a Halloween parade. Ye...
Questions About Landforms In Biomes
Landforms both provide subtrate for and exert influence upon biomes. Biomes refer to distinct regions of interconnected ecological systems, ...
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Fun Geology Projects For Kids
Many geology projects can be done by older children without supervision. Geology is the study of the physical earth, which includes sediment...
Convert Fahrenheit To Celsius With An Equation
Conversion from Fahrenheit to Celsius is calculated with a simple equation. Both Fahrenheit and Celsius measure temperature. Gabriel Fahrenh...
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
What Skills Do You Need To Become An Oceanographer
Oceanographers use skills in science, technology and communications. Oceanographers study the vast expanses of seawater around the world, me...
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