for anyone

 

Consider the following: Imagine that you are sharing information with someone who is not familiar with earth science, how would you describe the following to them?  Choose images to assist in your explanation.

• Where is Earth located in relation to the sun?
• How are the seasons controlled by this relationship with the sun? How does this relationship change for different locations on the planet?
• What are the properties of the atmospheric layers? How do these layers help to sustain life on the planet? How thick are each of these layer?
• Can you provide two different map projections of how to find your location?

Write a 350- to 700-word response in which you answer the questions above.

Include at these 2 visuals that will help you answer these questions.

Format your response, including the visuals, consistent with APA guidelines.

Earth Science

· Where is Earth located in relation to the sun?

· How are the seasons controlled by this relationship with the sun? How does this relationship change for different locations on the planet?

· What are the properties of the atmospheric layers? How do these layers help to sustain life on the planet? How thick are each of these layer?

· Can you provide two different map projections of how to find your location?

Grading Rubric: Week one Individual Assignment due Day 7.

Physical Geography GLG 180

Grading

Points

Content and organization.

The essay follows the theme or central point and is discussed from the Introduction through the conclusion. The point is supported and developed by evidence that has been carefully thought through and researched. This is how the paper flows. Can the reader follow the line of thought? Are the transitions in the paragraphs easy?

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· Where is Earth located in relation to the sun?
· How are the seasons controlled by this relationship with the sun? How does this relationship change for different locations on the planet?
· What are the properties of the atmospheric layers? How do these layers help to sustain life on the planet? How thick are each of these layer?
· Can you provide two different map projections of how to find your location?

40

Include at these 2 visuals that will help you answer these questions. These are separate from the images of your location

10 (5 each)

Paragraphs

Paragraphs are supported and coherent. Each supporting paragraph has a supporting argument which may be expressed in a topic sentence with the rest of the paragraphs developing this topic.

5

Spellings and Grammar

Spellings should be correct, with appropriate and correct organization of sentences and grammar.

5

Format

Consistent with APA format. Title page, as well as running header and proper APA in-text and end document references. 10 points will be deducted for not having in text citations

10

References

The essay should be clearly research from respectable sources that support the arguments for the essay. The research should justify the position of the essay without being plagiarized. Sources should be presented in APA format and citations can be generated using an internet aid. 5 points deducted for each image that is not cited.

10

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