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Understanding Fossil Diversity in Geology Labs

Explore the world of fossils and geological time scales in a Geology for Non-Science Majors lab under Dr. Kate Bulinski at Bellarmine University. Understand major paleontological events, diversifications, mass extinctions, and groups of organisms while learning to graph in Microsoft Excel.

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Understanding the Geological Time Scale and Earth's Evolution

Studying the geological time scale is crucial for comprehending Earth's history, evolution of life, and significant events that shaped our planet. Evidences like field observations, fossil records, and radioactive dating contribute to constructing this vast timeline. Major occurrences such as mass e

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Understanding Conservation and its Importance in Environmental Preservation

Conservation involves the protection and management of natural resources to maintain existing environments, preserve endangered species, balance nature, and reduce pollution. Practices include mixed farming, biological controls, fishing quotas, and re-planting in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry

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Impacts of Climate Change on Ecosystems and Biodiversity in the United States

Climate change is significantly affecting species, populations, and ecosystems in the United States. Changes include alterations in the characteristics of organisms, shifts in biological event timing, and disruptions in geographic ranges. These impacts can lead to extinctions when species can't adap

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Evolutionary Insights from the Ordovician Period

The Ordovician period was marked by significant events such as the average temperature and atmospheric CO2 levels, the emergence of diverse life forms, glacial events leading to mass extinctions, and the survival of the fittest in evolving environments. Primitive reefs, major evolutionary radiation

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The Impact of Continental Drift on Earth's Biogeography

Continental drift, caused by the movement of tectonic plates, has had profound effects on Earth's habitats and the distribution of organisms. From the formation of supercontinents to the separation of land masses, these geological processes have led to climate change, speciation events, mass extinct

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Scotland's Nature Targets and Environmental Commitments

Scotland sets ambitious nature restoration targets to prevent wildlife extinctions and restore the natural environment by 2045. The country aims for a Nature Positive UK by 2030, focusing on species abundance, distribution, extinction risk, and habitat quality. Maintaining or exceeding EU environmen

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Unraveling Plate Tectonics: Impact of Earth's Geological Formations

Exploring the intricate relationship between plate tectonics and significant geological events such as Permian-Triassic extinctions, lava eruptions, and bolide impacts. Delve into the origins of Earth's tectonic movements and their profound impact on the planet's history.

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Insights from Pilot Study on Mass Extinctions Misconceptions

Study by Kyle Gray and Alexa Sedlacek at University of Northern Iowa delves into misconceptions of mass extinctions. The research explores the scientific definition, contributing factors, and demographics related to mass extinctions based on a pilot study among students. Key findings include first l

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Origin and History of Life in AP Biology

Explore the fascinating journey of life from the Big Bang theory to the formation of monomers, polymers, protocells, and self-replicating systems. Delve into the Miller-Urey Experiment, RNA World Hypothesis, LUCA, and the impact of extinctions on the evolution of species.

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Causes of Mass Extinctions in The Changing Biosphere

Explore the causes of mass extinctions through flood-basalt eruptions and meteor impacts in "The Changing Biosphere: Lessons from the Past" unit. Learn about the effects, evidence, and comparisons of ancient mass extinctions, supported by a National Science Foundation collaboration.

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Evolution of Animal Diversity: From the Cambrian Explosion to Mass Extinctions

Explore the fascinating journey of animal life, from the earliest spongelike creatures in the Ediacaran period to the rapid evolution during the Cambrian Explosion and the post-Cambrian animal diversifications. Learn about the causes of the Cambrian Explosion and how environmental changes have shape

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Understanding Human Impact on Biodiversity Loss

Mass extinctions, endangered species, and critical biodiversity areas are all at risk due to human activities such as habitat destruction, invasive species, harvesting, hunting, poaching, and pollution. Learn how these factors contribute to the decline of species and ecosystems.

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Extinct Animals: Sabre-toothed Cat and Tasmanian Tiger

Discover two fascinating extinct animals - the fearsome Sabre-toothed Cat with its long sharp teeth, and the largest carnivorous marsupial, the Tasmanian Tiger. Learn about the causes of animal extinctions and the impact of human activity in driving these losses.

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Exploring Earth's Geologic Time and Extinction Events

Geologic Time reveals the Earth's 4.54 billion-year history through fossils, rocks, and ice cores. The Geologic Timescale provides insights into the planet's past, showcasing diverse life forms and major evolutionary events. Extinction events, both gradual and rapid, shape eras in Earth's timeline,

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