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Peer reviewedWhithers, Mitchell M. – Physics Teacher, 1993
Presents a mathematical explanation for the development of tidal activity. (MVL)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geophysics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedMcCartney, Kevin; Loper, David E. – Journal of Geological Education, 1989
Discusses the origin of the catastrophic event as to whether it was an episodic process or of extraterrestrial or endogenous origin. Develops a model of a volcanic mechanism to produce shocked quartz like those found in the Deccan basalts. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Crystallography, Earth Science, Geology
Peer reviewedShea, James H. – Journal of Geological Education, 1988
Describes a laboratory exercise testing the Vine-Matthews-Morley hypothesis of plate tectonics. Includes 14 questions with explanations using graphs and charts. Provides a historical account of the current plate tectonic and magnetic anomaly theory. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Earthquakes, Geology
Peer reviewedRyan, John Arthur; Handzus, Thomas Jay, Jr. – Journal of Geological Education, 1988
Described is a simple device, that uses a laser beam to simulate P waves. It allows students to follow ray paths, reflections and refractions within the earth. Included is a set of exercises that lead students through the steps by which the presence of the outer and inner cores can be recognized. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Geology, Geophysics
Peer reviewedShea, James Herbert – Journal of Geological Education, 1988
Develops an exercise in which students use magnetic-profile data gathered in the South Pacific to test the Vine-Matthews-Morley hypothesis. Uses the Eltanin 19N and 20N profiles. Relates the exercise to 20 current geology texts. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Earthquakes, Geology
