http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/ Summaries, Abstracts, Synopses, Reviews, Notes & Short Essays on Earth Sciences Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT Summary for an article by Walter Buehr - Whales, <div align="center"> whales<br /> <div align="left"><br /> whales are the largest members of a group of mammals known as cetaceans, from the greek word for "whale." the smaller members of the same group are called dolphins or porpoises. the difference between a whale and a dolphin or porpoise is almost entirely one of size.<br /> all cetaceans are http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1808684-whales/ support@shvoong.com http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1808684-whales/ Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT Summary for an article by Syed Ashraful Ferdous - The Geography of Jessore District, Bangladesh, <p align="justify">jessore is one of the largest and important city in bangladesh. from the geographical point of view it has many importance.<br /> <br /> jessore is located behind the calcutta city, the capital of  west bengal province of india. its location is on the southwestern portion of bangladesh bordering the country india. it's extended from about 22.50' http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1808438-geography-jessore-district-bangladesh/ support@shvoong.com http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1808438-geography-jessore-district-bangladesh/ Sun, 04 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT Summary for an article by Dan-Jumbo O. Victor - Mineral Prospecting in the Chad Basin, the geology of the chad basin offers promises to prospective investors and science in general.<br /> its peculiarity stems from the fact that it is the least explored of all the rift basins in the world. magnetic data obtained by the nigerian geological survey, and interpreted by quantitative as well as qualitative methods suggest the existence of diapiric structures http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1806377-mineral-prospecting-chad-basin/ support@shvoong.com http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1806377-mineral-prospecting-chad-basin/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:00:00 GMT Summary for an article by Siti crook - Global Warming Is it the End?, <div align="center">the earth is experience a heating trend, but there is scientific evidence that this heating seems to be part of a 1,500-year cycle of moderate temperature sway. it has long been accepted that the earth has experienced climate cycles, most notably the 90,000-year ice age cycles. but in the past 20 years or so, up to date science has discovered http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1806168-global-warming-end/ support@shvoong.com http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1806168-global-warming-end/ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:00:00 GMT Summary for an article by Dr. P.K. Thampi - Article: Rain Water Harvesting, <font id="tmppasteie1208191311759"> <p class="msonormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">what is rainwater harvesting? as the name itself suggests, it is the collection and storage of rain water (during the rainy season) for use during periods of dry water.</p> <p class="msonormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">rain water can be harvested in two ways:</p> <p class="msonormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">- collection and storage of http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1803402-article-rain-water-harvesting/ support@shvoong.com http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1803402-article-rain-water-harvesting/ Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:00:00 GMT Summary for an article by B. S. Warrier - Article: The Energy Scenario, the per capita consumption of energy is considered to be a reliable indicator of the standard of living of a people. india is far below the world average. the main source of power generation in india are thermal (coal and natural gas). coal contributes nearly two-thirds of india’s energy needs. at the current rate of http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1781150-article-energy-scenario/ support@shvoong.com http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1781150-article-energy-scenario/ Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMT Summary for an article by David D Zhang;Jane Zhang;Harry F Lee; Yuan-qing He - Climate Change and War Frequency in Eastern China over the Last Millennium, the chinese civilization is among many other things one of record keeping farmers, warring dynasties and outstanding scholars. this paper is a modern day scientist's take on history and it's clues towards correctly analyzing conflicts. it clearly shows how climate change is a major factor.traditionally, like elsewhere, the chinese have explained their wars by political, social, http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1780361-climate-change-war-frequency-eastern/ support@shvoong.com http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1780361-climate-change-war-frequency-eastern/ Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMT Summary for an article by Ray Lilley - RARE FROGS BRED IN NEW ZEALAND, a rare and threatened species of tiny frog has been found breeding in a new zealand animal park, meaning its future may now be more secure, researchers said.the 13 finger nail-sized maud island froglets were discovered clinging to the backs of full-grown male frogs at the karori wildlife sanctuary in the capital wellington, said researcher kerri http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1778581-rare-frogs-bred-new-zealand/ support@shvoong.com http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1778581-rare-frogs-bred-new-zealand/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMT Summary for an article by NASA - SPACECRAFTS PHOTOGRAPHS MARS AVALANCE, a robotic spacecraft circling mars has snapped the first image of a series of active avalanches near the planet's north pole, scientists said monday.the image, taken last month, reveals at least four avalanches of fine ice and dust breaking off from a steep cliff and settling on the slope below. the cascade kicked up massive debris http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1778578-spacecrafts-photographs-mars-avalance/ support@shvoong.com http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1778578-spacecrafts-photographs-mars-avalance/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMT Summary for an article by unknown - One planet ---EARTH, earth (planet), third planet in distance from the sun in the solar system, the only planet known to harbor life, and the “home” of human beings. from space earth resembles a big blue marble with swirling white clouds floating above blue oceans. about 71 percent of earth’s surface is covered by water, http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1772984-planet-earth/ support@shvoong.com http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/earth-sciences/1772984-planet-earth/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:00:00 GMT