Research project on Geology. (30 Points) Must write at least a 500-word research paper on one of the topics listed below. There must be at least three sources cited and they must (roughly) follow the outline below. Topics Birdsfoot delta of the Mississippi The evolution of Glacier Bay in Alaska Future of the Barrier Islands of the Outer Banks of NC Landslides in California Deforestation in Haiti and its impacts Centralia Coal Fire Erosion of the Chesapeake Bay (it involves an asteroid crater) Eruptions of Hawaiian volcanoes Canadian tar sands Effects of Hurricane Helene on the Appalachian Mountains Crescent City, Oregon, and Tsunamis (why have there been so many 1964-2025) Outline of paper 1 Background on landscape/geology General background about the landscape/feature Specific geologic background 2. Human background How have humans used the landscape? 3. What happened/or is going to happen in the near future? 4. How are people trying to mitigate changes or deal with future changes? 5. Outlook for the future Rubric 5 points. The paper is on one of the topics listed below 5 Points: The paper is clearly written and understandable 5 Points the student has cited outside sources correctly 10 points. The paper shows that the student has done research into the topic 5 points. The paper is at least 500 words.

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