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Environmental Sciences, the Atmosphere, Geography, and Geology: Geosciences by Owen Borville There is much evidence from the subject of geology that supports the young earth creation model. The global flood described in the Biblical scripture (Genesis 7) deposited large amounts of sediment in the form of layers based on the type of sediment. These layers of sediment have hardened into rock and contain many fossils, most of which are of marine origin. The Flood also produced many erosional landforms around the earth. Many animal species and kinds became extinct as a result of the flood. Many remnant lakes are found around the world as a result of the Flood of Genesis. After the Flood, creationists believe a major ice age was initiated as a result of the flood and evidence supports one single ice age in contrast to the multiple ice ages that evolutionists propose. Creationists and creation geologists also dispute the ages that evolutionists assign to rocks and fossils and that these dating methods are in error.
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Introduction and Earth’s Structure
Lesson (1) Tectonics I, Tectonics II Plate Tectonic Theories, Divergent Plate Boundaries, Convergent Plate Boundaries, Transform Plate Boundaries, Continental Drift, Thermal Convection Cells, Hot Spots, Problems with Plate tectonic theory and alternative theories
Lesson (2) Minerals Chemistry Review, Mineral Definition, Mineral Identification, Cleavage in Minerals, Origin of Minerals, Mineral Groups, Silicate Minerals, Orthosilicate Minerals, Chain Silicate Minerals, Sheet Silicate Minerals, Clay Minerals, Framework Silicate Minerals, Carbonates and Halides, Oxides and Hydroxides, Sulfates and Sulfides, Phosphates and Borates, The Rock Cycle, Rocks
Lesson (3) Igneous Rocks Magma from the Mantle, Bowen’s Reaction Series, Igneous Rock Textures, Igneous Rock Classification, Intrusive Igneous Bodies
Lesson (4) Volcanoes Features of Volcanoes, Types of Volcanoes
Lesson (5) Sedimentary Rocks Fossil Assemblages Fossils Sedimentary Processes, Soil, Mechanical Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Sediment, Sedimentary Rock Classification, Sedimentary Environments, Sedimentary Structures, Resources in Sedimentary Rocks
Lesson (6) Metamorphic Rocks Types of Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rock Classification, Foliated Metamorphic Rocks, Non-Foliated Metamorphic Rocks, Metamorphic Grade, Meteorites
Lesson (7) Unconformities Geologic Time, Relative Dating, Radiometric Dating Inaccuracies, Geologic Time Scale in comparison to Flood timeline, Unconformities and the Flood Deposits
Lesson (8) Folds and Faults Types of Deformation of Rock, Elasticity and Fracture, Strike and Dip, Folding, Fold Anatomy, Fold Types, More Deformation Structures, Faults, Strike Slip Faults, More Deformation Structures, Petroleum Traps, Mountain Building
Lesson (9) Earthquakes Seismic Waves, Intensity and Magnitude, Earthquake Hazards
Lesson (10) Inside Earth The Earth’s Layers, Reflection and Refraction, Geophysical Logs, Earth’s Magnetic Field, Comparison to other planets
Lesson (11) Mass Wasting Types of Mass Wasting, the downslope movement of rock, soil, and other materials under the force of gravity
Lesson (12) Streams Landscape, The Water Cycle, Types of Surface Flow, Stream Channel Characteristics, Stream Types, Braided Streams, Meandering Streams, Types of Deltas, Alluvial Fans, Drainage Patterns
Lesson (13) Groundwater Groundwater Zones, Aquifer Types, Groundwater Contamination, Hydrothermal Fluids, Karst Topography
Lesson (14) Ocean Floor Landscape The Continental Margin, Features of the Ocean Floor, More Ocean Floor Features, Reefs
Lesson (15) Glaciers and Landscape The Glacial Budget, Glacial Erosion, Glacial Valleys, Glacial Features, Glacial Deposits
Lesson (16) Arid Desert Processes in Arid Environments, Wind and Dry Climates, Dune Types, Loess Deposits, More Arid Environment Features
Lesson (17) Coastal Processes Tides, Ocean Waves and Features, Wave Refraction, Beach Landscapes, Longshore Current, Coastal Features
Lesson (18) Regional Geography of the Earth's Continents Geography of North America, Geography of South America, Geography of Europe, Geography of Asia, Geography of Africa, Geography of Australia and the Pacific, Geography of Antarctica
Lesson (19) Environmental Science: Coastal, Islands, Coral, Marine, Oceans, Wetlands, Desert, Salt flats, Mountains, Glacial, Rivers, Streams, Lakes, Rain Forest, Savannah, Temperate, Tundra, Polar Ice Sheets, Dust Storms
Lesson (20) Atmospheric Science (Weather/Meteorology): Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Snowflakes, Snow, Precipitation, Rain, Heat, Dryness, Storms, Clouds, Thunder, Lightning, Hurricanes, Cyclones, Ozone Layer, Atmosphere Layers, Gases
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Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Geography, and Geology Page Outline
Introduction and Earth’s Structure
Lesson (1) Tectonics I, Tectonics II Plate Tectonic Theories, Divergent Plate Boundaries, Convergent Plate Boundaries, Transform Plate Boundaries, Continental Drift, Thermal Convection Cells, Hot Spots, Problems with Plate tectonic theory and alternative theories
Lesson (2) Minerals Chemistry Review, Mineral Definition, Mineral Identification, Cleavage in Minerals, Origin of Minerals, Mineral Groups, Silicate Minerals, Orthosilicate Minerals, Chain Silicate Minerals, Sheet Silicate Minerals, Clay Minerals, Framework Silicate Minerals, Carbonates and Halides, Oxides and Hydroxides, Sulfates and Sulfides, Phosphates and Borates, The Rock Cycle, Rocks
Lesson (3) Igneous Rocks Magma from the Mantle, Bowen’s Reaction Series, Igneous Rock Textures, Igneous Rock Classification, Intrusive Igneous Bodies
Lesson (4) Volcanoes Features of Volcanoes, Types of Volcanoes
Lesson (5) Sedimentary Rocks Fossil Assemblages Fossils Sedimentary Processes, Soil, Mechanical Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Sediment, Sedimentary Rock Classification, Sedimentary Environments, Sedimentary Structures, Resources in Sedimentary Rocks
Lesson (6) Metamorphic Rocks Types of Metamorphism, Metamorphic Rock Classification, Foliated Metamorphic Rocks, Non-Foliated Metamorphic Rocks, Metamorphic Grade, Meteorites
Lesson (7) Unconformities Geologic Time, Relative Dating, Radiometric Dating Inaccuracies, Geologic Time Scale in comparison to Flood timeline, Unconformities and the Flood Deposits
Lesson (8) Folds and Faults Types of Deformation of Rock, Elasticity and Fracture, Strike and Dip, Folding, Fold Anatomy, Fold Types, More Deformation Structures, Faults, Strike Slip Faults, More Deformation Structures, Petroleum Traps, Mountain Building
Lesson (9) Earthquakes Seismic Waves, Intensity and Magnitude, Earthquake Hazards
Lesson (10) Inside Earth The Earth’s Layers, Reflection and Refraction, Geophysical Logs, Earth’s Magnetic Field, Comparison to other planets
Lesson (11) Mass Wasting Types of Mass Wasting, the downslope movement of rock, soil, and other materials under the force of gravity
Lesson (12) Streams Landscape, The Water Cycle, Types of Surface Flow, Stream Channel Characteristics, Stream Types, Braided Streams, Meandering Streams, Types of Deltas, Alluvial Fans, Drainage Patterns
Lesson (13) Groundwater Groundwater Zones, Aquifer Types, Groundwater Contamination, Hydrothermal Fluids, Karst Topography
Lesson (14) Ocean Floor Landscape The Continental Margin, Features of the Ocean Floor, More Ocean Floor Features, Reefs
Lesson (15) Glaciers and Landscape The Glacial Budget, Glacial Erosion, Glacial Valleys, Glacial Features, Glacial Deposits
Lesson (16) Arid Desert Processes in Arid Environments, Wind and Dry Climates, Dune Types, Loess Deposits, More Arid Environment Features
Lesson (17) Coastal Processes Tides, Ocean Waves and Features, Wave Refraction, Beach Landscapes, Longshore Current, Coastal Features
Lesson (18) Regional Geography of the Earth's Continents Geography of North America, Geography of South America, Geography of Europe, Geography of Asia, Geography of Africa, Geography of Australia and the Pacific, Geography of Antarctica
Lesson (19) Environmental Science: Coastal, Islands, Coral, Marine, Oceans, Wetlands, Desert, Salt flats, Mountains, Glacial, Rivers, Streams, Lakes, Rain Forest, Savannah, Temperate, Tundra, Polar Ice Sheets, Dust Storms
Lesson (20) Atmospheric Science (Weather/Meteorology): Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Snowflakes, Snow, Precipitation, Rain, Heat, Dryness, Storms, Clouds, Thunder, Lightning, Hurricanes, Cyclones, Ozone Layer, Atmosphere Layers, Gases
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Patterns in Nature: Fractal patterns found in nature including mathematical patterns, rocks and minerals, plant patterns, microscopic patterns, chemistry and physics phenomena, astronomy phenomena, weather patterns, animal anatomy patterns
Geology Courses Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Geomorphology, Mineralogy, Petrology, Geochemistry, Sedimentology, Geophysics, Structural Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology, Karst Geology, Coastal Geology
Geography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Topics and Theories. Geography is the study of the role that geographic landscape plays in the formation and development of civilization, from land use, trade routes, economic activities. Fertile farmland, river valleys, coastal, islands, flat plains, hilly land, mountainous landscapes determine the type of development. Civilization developed based on the landscape and resources available to sustain the civilization. Climate, plant and animal distribution, and health are also factors in geography that affect the development of civilization.
Environmental Science and Engineering Course Topics: Ecology, biology, microbiology, oceanography, marine, conservation, hydrology, water resources, wastewater treatment, geomorphology, geology, environmental geology, environmental chemistry, forestry, geochemistry, limnology, biogeography, soils, atmosphere, climate change, pollution, toxicology, coastal engineering, economics, bioremediation, mining engineering, hydraulics
Geology Courses Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Geomorphology, Mineralogy, Petrology, Geochemistry, Sedimentology, Geophysics, Structural Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology, Karst Geology, Coastal Geology
Geography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Topics and Theories. Geography is the study of the role that geographic landscape plays in the formation and development of civilization, from land use, trade routes, economic activities. Fertile farmland, river valleys, coastal, islands, flat plains, hilly land, mountainous landscapes determine the type of development. Civilization developed based on the landscape and resources available to sustain the civilization. Climate, plant and animal distribution, and health are also factors in geography that affect the development of civilization.
Environmental Science and Engineering Course Topics: Ecology, biology, microbiology, oceanography, marine, conservation, hydrology, water resources, wastewater treatment, geomorphology, geology, environmental geology, environmental chemistry, forestry, geochemistry, limnology, biogeography, soils, atmosphere, climate change, pollution, toxicology, coastal engineering, economics, bioremediation, mining engineering, hydraulics