Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Chemistry Of Clays
Each type of clay has a different chemical composition. Geologists define clay as a mineral comprised of alumina silicate with an ultra-fine...
The Late Triassic Period
Increased volcanic activity brought about the end of the Triassic period. The most massive extinction in Earth's history occurred at the...
Environmental Careers In Biotechnology
Biological research creates environmental biotechnology career opportunities in the 21st century The fusion of biology and technology in agr...
Environmental Business Careers
Business careers and jobs in the environmental industry are available in both the government and private sectors. The environmental industry...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Entry Level Jobs In The Oil Field
The oild field has land or ocean based entry level jobs Entry level positions in the oil field can be physically challenging and require lo...
Monday, September 28, 2009
Calculate The Drainage Area
Drainage basins are at work all around us. Drainage area is an alternate term for drainage basin. In simplest terms, it is an area of land w...
Make Mineral Posters For Students
Make a mineral poster. One of the best ways to teach students or to reinforce lessons is to give them hands-on follow up activities. This he...
Entrylevel Oil Jobs
Oil jobs can be found either on land or offshore. Entry-level oil jobs can be more than just working on an oil rig or drilling for oil. Jobs...
Microscopic Sand Types
Sand on the beach looks very different from sand under a microscope. "Little drops of water, little grains of sand, Make the mighty oce...
Friday, September 25, 2009
Create A Map
Maps are extremely useful tools for travel and construction planning, both globally and even in your back yard. According to the British Bro...
Create A Timeline With Photos
Photo timelines bring facts and events to life. Whether you are looking to make a historical timeline or a personal timeline, photos always ...
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Engineering Properties Of Soils & Rocks
The engineering properties of both rocks and soils depend on their specific type and texture. When designing any building or other structur...
Rock Collection Projects
Rock collections can provide insight into how the earth was formed. Rock collection projects provide a hand-on means of teaching geology to...
What Is The Job Description For A Seismologist
A seismologist studies earthquakes. A seismologist is most known for studying earthquakes. An earthquake is a shaking or trembling of the e...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Geotechnical Engineering Degrees
Some institutions do offer degrees in geotechnical engineering, but more often, the coursework is presented as an area of emphasis or specia...
Use A Dual Inclinometer
A dual inclinometer is a device that measures range of motion. One of the main factors contributing to loss of range of motion is a back inj...
Interesting Places In Kentucky
The state of Kentucky has varied cultural facets--from bluegrass music to thoroughbred racing--and a rich history that includes Daniel Boon...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Be A Coal Miner
Coal mining isn't what it used to be. Once a job for underpaid, uneducated and unskilled manual laborers, the job now is only for the w...
Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act
Modern Colorado mines must file reclamation plans. Colorado has a long history of mining gold, silver, lead and other precious metals. Early...
Monday, September 21, 2009
Natural Disasters In The 1860s
The Arica Earthquake of 1864 resulted in over 25,000 deaths. The 1860s was an important decade in the annals of history; the American Civil...
How Much Money Does A Gemologist Make
Gemologists may accompany buyers to precious stone auctions. For a career of sparkle and lustre -- or, at least, of judging them -- an indiv...
What Is The Hardest Known Mineral
A penny is sometimes used as a hardness test standard. The concept of hardness is difficult to define readily when discussing rocks and mine...
Friday, September 18, 2009
Definition Of Spheroidal Weathering
Spheroidal weathering is a chemical process that occurs in large blocks of rock. Onion-like layers form as the joints of the rock wear awa...
Types Of Magnetic Compasses
Magnetic compasses range from simple and inexpensive to complex and costly. A magnetic compass is a navigational tool used by hikers. This ...
Job Information On Offshore Oildrilling Jobs
Offshore oil rigs are massive structures that drill for oil lying underneath the ocean floor. Offshore drilling platforms are some of the la...
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Natural Red Stones Identification
Rubies, garnets, jaspers, bixbites and tourmaline are examples of precious and semi-precious red gemstones. Other natural red stones that ca...
Biodiversity Grants
Biodiversity grants help to sustain the environment. Biodiversity grants are awarded to independent researchers and research institutes to s...
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