Module #21

Using the internet, you are to research the effects of El Nino or La Nina on a specific region of the earth. 

1. Research an El Nino or La Nina event that has occurred somewhere in the world.
2. Using a specific year, describe how El Nino or La Nina changed the normal weather conditions in the region.
3. Use actual data to prove your points.
4. Include human, economic and environmental costs when researching the affects of the weather changes.
5. What can humans do to prepare themselves for this cyclical event?
6. How can El Nino or La Nina events be predicted in the future?

Module #19

1. Choose one of the following cities from the list below (each student must choose a different city), and explain what factors (LOWERN) affect their climate the most. For example, Guelph's climate is mostly influenced by latitude, proximity to the Great Lakes and Winds and Air masses. Guelph's climate is not affected by elevation, relief or ocean currents in any way. Provide explanation for each factor given using specific terms and refer to specific bodies of water and mountain chains if applicable.

London, England                             Sydney, Australia

Paris, France                                     Sao Paulo, Brazil

Vancouver, BC                                 Madrid, Spain

Los Angeles, CA                              Moscow, Russia

New York, NY                                 Nairobi, Kenya

Tokyo, Japan                                     San Jose, Costa Rica

Hong Kong, China                            Berlin, Germany

Cairo, Egypt                                       Halifax, Nova Scotia

Dallas, Texas                                      Alice Springs, Australia

Rome, Italy                                         Miami, Florida

Module #17

1. Take a stance on the Alberta Tar Sands Debate. Are you for the continued development of the Alberta tar sands? or are you against it? Write a series of paragraphs that provide evidence to support your stance on this topic (minimum of 250 words). Include links and references to external websites (ideally university or government sites). Your stance should clear, and you must provide specific examples and facts that back-up your claims. This is major issue within Canada, and we will be discussing further in our final unit of the course as it directly related to Global Climate Change. 

2. Comment on at least two other posts from your peers. Describe why you agree or disagree with their stance. Let the debate begin!

Resources

Alberta Energy

Greenpeace Canada

Tar Sands Watch

Alberta Government

Module #16

1. Choose one natural disaster that involved flooding (other than the Red River flood in 1997) OR report on one UNIQUE fluvial (river or lake) system in the world.

Option #1: Include the geographic region, the major causes of the flood and the environmental and economic impacts. 

Option #2: Include the geographic location, the features of the system, wildlife, hydrology, etc.

2. Include a link to a photograph, map of location and a youtube video.

Module #15

1. Choose one of the following Coastal and oceanic landforms. Describe how and where this landform was / are created and provide links to at least 3 images. Provide your references.

Abyssal fan Abyssal plain Archipelago Atoll Arch Ayre Barrier bar and barrier island Bay and gulf Beach and raised beach Beach cusps Beach ridge Bight Blowhole Channel Cape Calanque Cliff Coast Continental shelf

Coral reef Cove Cuspate foreland Dune system Estuary Firth Fjard Fjord Geo Headland Inlet Island, islet Isthmus Lagoon Machair Marine terrace Mid-ocean ridge Ocean Oceanic basin

Oceanic plateau Oceanic trench Peninsula Ria River delta Salt marsh Sea Sea cave Seamount Shoal Shore Sound Spit Strait Strandflat Submarine canyon Surge channel Tombolo Volcanic arc Wave cut platform

Module #14

1. Choose one glacier (alpine or continental)in the world. Describe the type of glacier it is, the rate of ablation, the country it is located in and at least 3 interesting facts about this particular glacier. Provide any and all sites that you got your information from.

2. Include a link to a photograph, map of location or video of the glacier.

Module #12

1. Find one interactive website that explains the anatomy and structure of volcanoes. Post your link in your response. Be sure that this site is useful, relevant and reputable (i.e. government or university site).

2. Research one famous volcanic eruption that has occurred in Earth's history. List and briefly describe the following in your post:

Where? When? How? What? 

3. Find one video that would be a good resource to supplement the information above. (include the link)