Sediment

After exploring the Botanical Gardens, Hospital Bridge and Mouth, located within the Pioneer River Catchment, it is evident the major impact human influence and industrial practices have had on the river. From exploring the Pioneer River, the main issues were faeces, litter, urbanisation, roads, bridges the use of concrete and fishing. At the Botanical Gardens dog faeces was seen. (See Figure 1.3) This is hazardous as the biodiversity can be effected if it is washed into waterways. Litter was…

Water plays an essential role in life on Earth; whether it’s affecting human life, animal life, plants, or rocks, water is the key to just about everything. The shape of land on Earth has been impacted over time by the ever-changing water that covers most of the planet. In Michigan especially, the effect that water has on the land can clearly be seen throughout the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. This change comes from rivers and lakes eroding, transporting, and depositing; glaciers carving the land…

For each sample, provide a detailed description, as precise of a rock name as you can, and an interpretation of the (possible) environment of formation. Quaternary: This is an igneous rock known as Tuff pyroclastic, which is a volcano-clastic rick composed mainly of volcanic ash. This conclusion makes sense as the quick cooling would cause the porous structures. This rock possesses sand to mud sized grains; therefore it is fine grained. This rock has interlocking crystals as well as a…

Natural forces and the development boom are having serious implications on the landscape, flora and fauna of the Big Bonanza Coast. Erosion is when soil is broken down by natural forces over time and erosion usually happens in three actions - soil detachment, movement and disposition. Water erosion effects the Big Bonanza Coast the most. When it rains or water hits the beach or dunes, the drops break down the soil. The bigger the storm, the larger the erosion potential. The loss of sand on the…

You don't want the roots from your trees and bushes to grow under your pavers. Since many tree and bush roots grow close to the surface, they can easily push up the dirt under you pavers. This will make the pavers uneven, which can prevent a tripping hazard for anyone walking over your pavers. It will also make it very difficult for anyone who uses a walker or a wheelchair to navigate over your pavers. Remove The Pavers If the roots have grown completely under your pavers, you are going to…

The clock ticked down as we had less than thirty minutes to find our way out of the labyrinth that we brought upon ourselves. The further we adventured into the unknown, the more our once unscathed gleaming shoes became soiled. We kept dredging through the dense, and sticky mud that now engulfed the path. The same path that was once created with the type of gravel that crunches and crackles like pop rocks in water. Every dreadful step lead us out of familiarity, inching into an unfamiliar…

Backround: Water erosion is when water moves loose soil and alters the earth's landscape. There is 4 types of forms for water erosion, Rill, Rill is a type of water erosion that creates small channels of water on a sloped surface. Splash, Splash erosion is direct movement of the soil when it splashes on the ground, soil can be splashed up to 3 ft away by rain. Gully,Gully erosion is when water creates wide channels in the soil. lastly Sheet. Sheet erosion is when a thin layer of soil is…

Red Snapper Industry of Pensacola Critical to understanding the eventual development of the fishing industry in Pensacola is recognizing the city’s geographical location and land features. In Hawkshaw: Prehistory and History in an Urban Neighborhood in Pensacola, Florida, the environmental setting is laid bare. A major land shaping force in the area is the Gulf of Mexico. During the Pleistocene Era, the sea level was 300 feet lower than it is today due to “glacial episodes.” Due to the low sea…

Countdown The clock ticked down as we had less than thirty minutes to find our way out of the labyrinth that we brought upon ourselves. The further we adventured into the unknown, the more our once unscathed gleaming shoes became soiled. We kept dredging through the dense, and sticky mud that now engulfed the path. The same path that was once created with the type of gravel that crunches and crackles like pop rocks in water. Every step further lead us out of familiarity, inching into an…

Once upon a time there was an alpaca named Bluebell. She was an incredibly quintessential being with her lustrous topaz fur, doll-like ebony eyes and her uncanny ability to speak any language she encountered. She was truly remarkable. However, the most atypical thing about her wasn’t her appearance, it wasn’t her effulgent smile and it wasn’t her stubby little legs, it was the fact she was actually made entirely of plush fabric. On the morning of October 31st, Bluebell began her adventure. She…