2023 1 Describe the characteristics a substance must process in order to quality as a mineral

1. Describe the characteristics a substance must process in order to quality as a mineral.  Plz be detail and specific.

2.

Mt. Rainier in Washington State is an excellent example of what principle type of volcano?

• An eroded shield volcano

• A caldera

• A stratovolcano

• Flood basalts

3.

Recall from your reading about the principle types of volcanoes to choose the best answer: Crater Lake, a caldera, formed from the collapse of a ________________.

• composite volcano.

• shield volcano.

• cinder volcano.

• lava dome.

4.

Recall from reading the nature of volcanoes, and in your own words, briefly discuss how the rate of cooling determines the type of rock that forms from magma/lava.

5.

In your own words, discuss volcanic hazards. Although commonly thought to be associated with most volcanic eruptions (by the general public), lava is rarely responsible for the loss of life. Which hazards would tend to be more deadly? Finally, indicate and discuss those hazards that are a direct result of a volcanic eruption as well as those hazards that are indirectly linked. (Hint: think of “indirectly associated” hazards as “side effects”.).

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

6.

Let’s assume that the debate over global warming is done and that society has accepted it as reality and that we need to do something about it – but what? Other than curbing greenhouse emissions from fossil fuels (i.e., don’t focus solely on greenhouse gases as your main post), some think that we as a society must plan now for future changes in the Earth’s climate and ecosystems to avoid catastrophes. Do you think it’s really possible to adequately prepare for future climate change when that change may be decades (or more, or less) in the future? Why or why not? Be specific with details to support your argument. Are there any specific steps you would take to plan for future climate change?Try to think big and bold (e.g., go beyond recycling and other local, but useful, activities) but realistic. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

7.

Research the process of system development life cycle. Discuss some of the problems of the SDLC and how agile development intends to address these problems. Support your answer with an example of an agile development technique. I use the Department of Defense life cycle chart that goes from concept to conclusion and disposal.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.