Entries by Daphne Hanson

The bluegill population

The managers of a small lake are considering allowing limited fishing for bluegill sunfish. However, before deciding how much fishing to allow, the owners would like to estimate the size of the bluegill population. They capture, mark, and release 80 bluegills. Several weeks later they use the same methods to capture 220 bluegills, 38 of […]

The different geologic structures

Describe how different tectonic conditions and environments cause different geologic structures to form. Terminology expected in your answer includes: convergent, divergent, transform, anticline, syncline, compression, tension, shear, thrust fault, reverse fault, normal fault, brittle, and ductile.

The Romanesque and Gothic eras

The Romanesque and Gothic eras saw a return to grand architectural achievements since the Ancient World. The Romanesque style originated in Italy, the Gothic in France, yet both styles spread throughout Europe at a rapid pace. Compare and contrast the Romanesque and Gothic building techniques: Describe the Romanesque style of architecture, including artistic decorations within. […]