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Evan B. Forde Biography
Evan B. FordeOceanographerBorn: May 11, 1952Birthplace: Miami, Fla. Evan Forde, whose father was a high school science teacher, developed a love of science as a young boy, “I always wanted…Harrison Hagan SCHMITT, Congress, NM (1935)
Senate Years of Service: 1977-1983 Party: Republican SCHMITT Harrison Hagan , a Senator from New Mexico; born in Santa Rita, Grant County, N.Mex., July 3, 1935; attended the public schools;…Branches of Science
Science describes an area of knowledge, typically about something in the physical world, that can be explained in terms of scientific observation or the scientific method. The scientific method is a…mineral
(Encyclopedia) mineral, inorganic substance occurring in nature, having a characteristic and homogeneous chemical composition, definite physical properties, and, usually, a definite crystalline form…asbestos, mineral
(Encyclopedia) asbestos, common name for any of a variety of silicate minerals within the amphibole and serpentine groups that are fibrous in structure and more or less resistant to acid and fire.…A Warming Ocean
Global warming affects the Earth’s oceans and its wildlife by Liz Olson Related Links Quiz: Global Warming Top Carbon Dioxide Emitters The…Earthquake in Turkey
by Borgna Brunner Learn earthquake basics in Earthquakes 101. Earthquake epicenter: near Izmit, an industrial city about 55 miles east of Istanbul on the Sea of Marmara. Aftershocks: at least…Earth Science: Projects, definitions and topics
Cite Encyclopedia: Earth Sciences Science…How High is a Mountain?
The Question: How high must a mountain be to be technically considered a "mountain"? The Answer: According to our dictionary, a mountain is "a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising…Youngest Ocean on Earth
The Question: What is the youngest ocean on Earth? The Answer: The Atlantic Ocean is the planet's youngest ocean. It was believed to have been created by the splitting apart of a vast super…Trending
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