The Aliens from Planet Maya Thornton want to come and live in san Diego. After ww3 murdered everyone except for me I will tell them what to do for water. Before WW3 Californians would get their water from melted snow and springs. The State water project, operated by the California Department of water resources, pumps water from the delta and delivers it to customers. Another source is the California Aqueduct which 444 miles long.
The Colorado River is an uncommon resource compared to the amount of water that is used from miles away. It to gets it water from melted snow and springs. The river is 242 miles long and goes thorough Colorado, New Mexico , Arizona, and California.
Rainwater is also used. The rainwater runoff is collected in nine city owned in pounding reservoirs located in San Diego county. All of the reservoirs are connected to the city's water system through a series of pipes.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
What Happens at Plate Boundaries
At Divergent Plate boundaries lava spews from long cracks in the rocks. On land earthquakes strike along the cracks called rifts. Rifts are valleys that are surrounded with volcanoes. An example is the East African Rift. In the ocean the ocean geysers spurt that creates mid ocean ridges. A mid ocean ridge is an underwater mountain range. An example of a mid ocean ridge is Gorda Ridge.
East African Rift:
Gorda Ridge:
Mount Everest:
Mariana Trench:
San Andreas Fault:
Undersea Canyon:
East African Rift:
At a Convergent Plate Boundary two colliding plates buckle the edge of one or both plates forming a rugged mountain range.Rugged Mountains are above sea level. An example of a rugged mountain is Mount Everest. Under the oceans one plate bends the other down into a deep seafloor trench. A deep sea floor trench is located in the deeper parts of the ocean. An example is Mariana Trench.
Mount Everest:
Mariana Trench:
At a Transform Plate Boundary natural or human made sturctures that cross a transform boundary are split. In land Rocks that are on the boundary are pulverized or crushed as the plates grind past each other. Transform faults stay in the same location. An example of a fault is the San Andreas Fault. In the ocean it creates a linear fault valley or undersea canyon. An undersea canyon is a steep valley on the sea floor.
Undersea Canyon:
Friday, May 16, 2014
The Rock Cycle PB15
The definition of a rock is a naturally occuring, a solid mixture of organic matter and one more minerals, physical and chemical processes act on rocks to create and destory it.
The 3 types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
The igneous rock is formed under the surface and hot magma cools quickly.
The sedimentary rock is formed by mineral grain eroded from rocks on earth's. Layers build on top of each other.
The metamorphic rock is ofrmed by tectonic boundaries when some rocks get forced below the surface.
Sedimentary- An example of a rock is limestone. Limestone is used in the purification of molten glass.
Igneous- An example of a rock is Basalt. Basalt is used in building blocks for construction.
Metamorphic- An example of a rock is Quartz. Quartz is used in making glass, jewlery, and electronics.
Plate Tectonics is created to the creation of rocks because plate tectonics produces lava and lava produces rocks.
Igneous-
Sedimentary
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Metamorphic-
The 3 types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
The igneous rock is formed under the surface and hot magma cools quickly.
The sedimentary rock is formed by mineral grain eroded from rocks on earth's. Layers build on top of each other.
The metamorphic rock is ofrmed by tectonic boundaries when some rocks get forced below the surface.
Sedimentary- An example of a rock is limestone. Limestone is used in the purification of molten glass.
Igneous- An example of a rock is Basalt. Basalt is used in building blocks for construction.
Metamorphic- An example of a rock is Quartz. Quartz is used in making glass, jewlery, and electronics.
Plate Tectonics is created to the creation of rocks because plate tectonics produces lava and lava produces rocks.
Igneous-
Sedimentary
Metamorphic-
Monday, April 28, 2014
What Happens at Plate Boundaries BP14
When divergent plates pull apart, it makes mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes
When transform boundaries rub up against eachother, it causes earthquakes.
When convergent plates collide, it creates new land.
1. Plates interact by colliding, pulling apart, and rubbing up against eachother.
2. Well older land is recycled at convergent plate boundaries
3. At a convergent boundary between oceanic and continental crusts a tsunami occurs
4. The most powerful earthquakes occur in the San Andreas Fault
5. Land is not produced nor destroyed.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
The Mesopalagic Zone BP 13
In reading the article, "Man and the Last Great Wilderness: Human Impact on the Deep Sea", my eyes were completely opened to the truth about the impacts humans have on the deep sea. Personally, I didn't think we could ever harm the deep sea by the choices that we were making. I thought it was too far away too
"deep" to suffer the consequences of our selfish needs. I was completely wrong. In the article, by Ramirez - Llodra, Llodra brings up the main impacts humans have. Including: littering, fishing, mining, oil and gas exploration, ocean acidification, climate change, and deoxygenation.
Through my research I found that the main ways that the deep seas are being impacted by humans are through
Littering: Plastics, fishing gear, and sewage that are being thrown into the ocean illegally purposely and not purposely.
Mining: Creates a lot of pollution, harms sensitive deep sea environment
Fishing: Effects of this are overharvesting which could lead to extinction.
Llodra left out a very important part, and that is a solution. I found to stop the amount of oil and gas that leaks into the ocean. We can do this by creating a hybrid boat that uses half energy and half gas. Another solution is instead of dumping the waste from mining we can use this waste in a more efficient way or we can make a tool that does not catch any of the waste. Either way something needs to be done.
"deep" to suffer the consequences of our selfish needs. I was completely wrong. In the article, by Ramirez - Llodra, Llodra brings up the main impacts humans have. Including: littering, fishing, mining, oil and gas exploration, ocean acidification, climate change, and deoxygenation.
Through my research I found that the main ways that the deep seas are being impacted by humans are through
Littering: Plastics, fishing gear, and sewage that are being thrown into the ocean illegally purposely and not purposely.
Mining: Creates a lot of pollution, harms sensitive deep sea environment
Fishing: Effects of this are overharvesting which could lead to extinction.
Llodra left out a very important part, and that is a solution. I found to stop the amount of oil and gas that leaks into the ocean. We can do this by creating a hybrid boat that uses half energy and half gas. Another solution is instead of dumping the waste from mining we can use this waste in a more efficient way or we can make a tool that does not catch any of the waste. Either way something needs to be done.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Pacific Garbage Patch BP 11
Today in my Earth Science class we learned about the Research done from the SEAPLEX Expedition at Scripps. It was all about the Pacific Patch.
Gyres accumulate plastic debris because the center of a gyre, the convergent zone, calms down and has a slower pace which causes the trapping of debris and then more accumulate.
Plastics found in the oceans are so small because they detiorate from the sun, time, and salt water.
Impacts that plastics have on animals living in the open ocean include the killings of animals. Their stomachs become filled with plastic making them fill full. This causes them to not eat and then die from starvation.
To reduce the problem we can change policy, do beach cleanups, use our technology to make better and healthier plastics, and Bioeremediation
Between the years 1972-1987, the highest concentration of plastics in the North Pacific Garbage Patch was 0.1.
Between the years 1999-2010, the highest concentration of plastics in the North Pacific Garbage Patch was 10.
Between the years 1999-2010, the highest concentration of plastics in the North Pacific Garbage Patch was 9900%
In Fish, the biological impact on fish included 9.22
I think the impact of fish and I digesting plastic would ruine our digestive system and would cause both to not eat properly or digest our food properly thus leading to death.
The percent of barnacles that plastics in their guts was 33.50%
I think that the presence of a lot of plastic debris is good for them. It give them a place to live where otherwise they would have lived on a log now they have a better place to latch on to
The range from 1972-93 was 0-05.
The relationship might change the balance in a bad way.
The range from 2009-2010 is 0-4.5
I think there is a small postive relationship between the two.
Gyres accumulate plastic debris because the center of a gyre, the convergent zone, calms down and has a slower pace which causes the trapping of debris and then more accumulate.
Plastics found in the oceans are so small because they detiorate from the sun, time, and salt water.
Impacts that plastics have on animals living in the open ocean include the killings of animals. Their stomachs become filled with plastic making them fill full. This causes them to not eat and then die from starvation.
To reduce the problem we can change policy, do beach cleanups, use our technology to make better and healthier plastics, and Bioeremediation
Between the years 1972-1987, the highest concentration of plastics in the North Pacific Garbage Patch was 0.1.
Between the years 1999-2010, the highest concentration of plastics in the North Pacific Garbage Patch was 10.
Between the years 1999-2010, the highest concentration of plastics in the North Pacific Garbage Patch was 9900%
In Fish, the biological impact on fish included 9.22
I think the impact of fish and I digesting plastic would ruine our digestive system and would cause both to not eat properly or digest our food properly thus leading to death.
The percent of barnacles that plastics in their guts was 33.50%
I think that the presence of a lot of plastic debris is good for them. It give them a place to live where otherwise they would have lived on a log now they have a better place to latch on to
The range from 1972-93 was 0-05.
The relationship might change the balance in a bad way.
The range from 2009-2010 is 0-4.5
I think there is a small postive relationship between the two.
Monday, April 7, 2014
BP 10 Climate Change & People
In Bangladesh near India sea levels are rising. They are going higher from Global Warming caused by European Countries. This article brought my attention to the matter: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/29/world/asia/facing-rising-seas-bangladesh-confronts-the-consequences-of-climate-change.html
The Bangladeshians are being affected. Through severe storms many homes have been flooded.Many Bangladeshians lived on the coast so when these natural disasters hit they devastate many and leave families homeless and grieving for their lossed ones.
The Bangladeshian people are located in Bangladesh near India and the Indian ocean.Sea levels are rising because of the widespread of burning fossil fuels. The Bangladeshians are facing problems from the European Industrialized Nations.
This is significant because its a warning to what might happen all around the world and the effects that are caused because of our selfish ways. This should be a "wake up call" to the European Nations to stop what they are doing and make our planet take a U-turn instead of leading it on the highway of Death.
One solution is to stop burning fossil fuels. Give them other ways to make money and get food. Teach them another way. We can give money and give money but when we teach them how to make money we can stop giving.
The Bangladeshians are being affected. Through severe storms many homes have been flooded.Many Bangladeshians lived on the coast so when these natural disasters hit they devastate many and leave families homeless and grieving for their lossed ones.
The Bangladeshian people are located in Bangladesh near India and the Indian ocean.Sea levels are rising because of the widespread of burning fossil fuels. The Bangladeshians are facing problems from the European Industrialized Nations.
This is significant because its a warning to what might happen all around the world and the effects that are caused because of our selfish ways. This should be a "wake up call" to the European Nations to stop what they are doing and make our planet take a U-turn instead of leading it on the highway of Death.
One solution is to stop burning fossil fuels. Give them other ways to make money and get food. Teach them another way. We can give money and give money but when we teach them how to make money we can stop giving.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
City Council Report - Climate Change Impact in San Diego [BP 9]
[Introduction] This article was based on the Climate Change Impact in San Diego. I will be reporting on what is happening and what will happen.
[Summary] San Diego may expect these:
[impact #2] Glaciers and icebergs are melting, causing the oceans to fill with more water. San Diego can expect to experience the same, and the impact on animals and humans will be less food, acidification filled water,local die-offs, and floods.
[impact #3] Carbon dioxide dissolving in the oceans will cause it to become more acidic, which will affect animals and human due to the animals shells will break down and become easier to be killed, this means there won't be food for humans and then more for animals that eat these prey. This could be a problem because if an animal eats 20 crabs a year and they eat 20 crabs in one season that's a problem.
[impact #4] Ocean begins to lose it oxygen. Warmer water does not hold as much gas as cold water because of how the ph balance and chemicals are set up. Warm water/ less oxygen filled water can kill many animals and result in local dieoffs.
[conclusion] Because of these impacts and consequences, the City Council can begin planning for a future San Diego. But, we can't just rely on the City Council. We have to rely on us. We can all try to make a difference at home and if the City Council doesn't take the neccessary precautions that they need to take we need to make sure they enforce what we have elected them to do, and that is represent/ help our San Diegan Citizen.
[Summary] San Diego may expect these:
- Warming
- Sea level rise
- Ocean acidification
- Ocean deoxygenation
[impact #2] Glaciers and icebergs are melting, causing the oceans to fill with more water. San Diego can expect to experience the same, and the impact on animals and humans will be less food, acidification filled water,local die-offs, and floods.
[impact #3] Carbon dioxide dissolving in the oceans will cause it to become more acidic, which will affect animals and human due to the animals shells will break down and become easier to be killed, this means there won't be food for humans and then more for animals that eat these prey. This could be a problem because if an animal eats 20 crabs a year and they eat 20 crabs in one season that's a problem.
[impact #4] Ocean begins to lose it oxygen. Warmer water does not hold as much gas as cold water because of how the ph balance and chemicals are set up. Warm water/ less oxygen filled water can kill many animals and result in local dieoffs.
[conclusion] Because of these impacts and consequences, the City Council can begin planning for a future San Diego. But, we can't just rely on the City Council. We have to rely on us. We can all try to make a difference at home and if the City Council doesn't take the neccessary precautions that they need to take we need to make sure they enforce what we have elected them to do, and that is represent/ help our San Diegan Citizen.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Artic Tales [BP8]
In watching the movie Arctic Tales (2007) by National Geographic I got to experience the life of a Polarbear and a walrus from birth till Adulthood, and the impact Global Warming had on these animals. When getting to opportunity to actually see the effects that happened I am mortified by the realization that human actions that I have a hand in executing, are causing a dramatic problem on animals. These animals had to go through deaths and their own near death experiences that otherwise wouldn't have happened.
The main causes of the melting ice is because the planet and ocean is warming. This warming is mainly caused by the human race. The planet and ocean are warming because of too much Carbon Dioxide output. This is leading to the Greenhouse effect. The Greenhouse is like a blanket, causing the Earth to retain more of its heat.
Teenagers can do alot of things to stop Global Warming. One thing is to unplug their phones after its already 100%. This reduces the amount of electricity and energy. Another, is to try to carpool or ride your bicycles. This saves gasoline from going into our atmosphere. Also, you can plant trees. Trees take in carbon dioxide and let out Oxygen.
If teenagers all around the world try to make an effort at doing just one of these things our future can be a whole lot brighter. If teenagers make a genuine effort then maybe just maybe our grand and great grandchildren might see a polar bear or a walrus and they one be high on the endangered list.
Some global warming deniers would want us to believe that humans are not causing the planet to warm, but 97% of climate scientists agree: humans are the main cause of the current warming trend. When you think about who a lot of these global warming deniers then you understand why they deny. These deniers are big time oil company owners and factory owners. The people that put out fossil fuels into our atmospheres. They are responsible and instead of trying to make it better for our planet. We are all at fault and until we realize this we will never get better.
The main causes of the melting ice is because the planet and ocean is warming. This warming is mainly caused by the human race. The planet and ocean are warming because of too much Carbon Dioxide output. This is leading to the Greenhouse effect. The Greenhouse is like a blanket, causing the Earth to retain more of its heat.
Teenagers can do alot of things to stop Global Warming. One thing is to unplug their phones after its already 100%. This reduces the amount of electricity and energy. Another, is to try to carpool or ride your bicycles. This saves gasoline from going into our atmosphere. Also, you can plant trees. Trees take in carbon dioxide and let out Oxygen.
If teenagers all around the world try to make an effort at doing just one of these things our future can be a whole lot brighter. If teenagers make a genuine effort then maybe just maybe our grand and great grandchildren might see a polar bear or a walrus and they one be high on the endangered list.
Some global warming deniers would want us to believe that humans are not causing the planet to warm, but 97% of climate scientists agree: humans are the main cause of the current warming trend. When you think about who a lot of these global warming deniers then you understand why they deny. These deniers are big time oil company owners and factory owners. The people that put out fossil fuels into our atmospheres. They are responsible and instead of trying to make it better for our planet. We are all at fault and until we realize this we will never get better.
Friday, February 7, 2014
What are Galaxies?
Galaxies make up most of the visible matter we can see in the universe.
There are over a hundred billion galaxies in the universe. Galaxies are
defined as a collection of stars, dust, gas, and planets, and they come
in three versions
-Spiral
-Elliptical
-Irregular
As the name suggests, an Irregular Galaxy has no specific form and can look like anything and have many different characteristics unlike the Elliptical and Spiral galaxies. Many of them are the results of galaxy collision or near misses.
The third type of galaxy, The Spiral, has three main components
-Bulge
-Disk
-Halo
This type of galaxy is what the Milky Way is.
-Spiral
-Elliptical
-Irregular
Galaxies come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The largest galaxies
contain more than a trillion stars, on average most contain billions of
stars. Galaxies are measured in Light Years. The largest galaxy in the
universe is 6 million light years across.
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| Example 1 |
An Elliptical galaxy is shaped like a sphere, like a ball. The stars in
an Elliptical galaxy are often very close together making the center
look like one giant star. Galaxies regularly combine, and often form
Elliptical galaxies
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| Example 2 |
As the name suggests, an Irregular Galaxy has no specific form and can look like anything and have many different characteristics unlike the Elliptical and Spiral galaxies. Many of them are the results of galaxy collision or near misses.
The third type of galaxy, The Spiral, has three main components
-Bulge
-Disk
-Halo
This type of galaxy is what the Milky Way is.
Speaking of the Milky Way, that is the galaxy that earth is located, on
one of the "Arms". Our solar system is located 28,000 light years from
the center of the Milky Way. The Milky Way is about 100,000 light years
across
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
The Expanding Universe
The difference is that an Astronomer studies how planets, stars,
or galaxies from and evolve, a Cosmologist studies how the entire
universe is formed and tries to predict how it will change in the
future. What do Cosmologists and Astronomers have in common?
Most cosmologists and astronomers both believe in the Big Bang Theory.
How do Cosmologists explain the "birth" of the universe,
and what evidence is there to support the theory?
Cosmologists explain the (birth) of the universe through the Big Bang
Theory. It is the theory that all matter and energy in the universe was
compressed into a small volume that 13 to 15 billion years
ago exploded and began expanding in all directions. In the year
1965 researchers had detected cosmic background radiation,
meaning it uniformly detected from every direction in space; considered a remnant
of the big bang. Astronomers think that this background radiation
formed after the big
bang
Universe Rap Song
All along there was a theory
A cold sweat hot headed memory
I put my head through the scope
and found a new hope
Round and a Round and a Round and a Round we go
Ohh Please galaxy don't leave me no
Not really sure how to understand it
Its something in the way you spin
Makes me feel like I am spinning with you
You spin me all the way
I love you galaxy
A cold sweat hot headed memory
I put my head through the scope
and found a new hope
Round and a Round and a Round and a Round we go
Ohh Please galaxy don't leave me no
Not really sure how to understand it
Its something in the way you spin
Makes me feel like I am spinning with you
You spin me all the way
I love you galaxy
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