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What is the fate of dissolved oxygen in our oceans?

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You can study for a degree in oceanography or a related subject, like ocean science, geology or environmental science. At secondary school, I was also interested in economics, mathematics and physics. In the end, I chose a subject that incorporates all the topics I enjoyed at secondary school: physical geography. TIME INTERVALS.

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Winds of change: using dust in Antarctic ice to understand past climates

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Bess is an Assistant Professor of Geology at Colby College, Waterville, Maine, in the US. DR BESS KOFFMAN Assistant Professor of Geology Colby College, Waterville, Maine, USA. Paleoclimate Science, Geology. ABOUT GEOLOGY. PALAEOCLIMATE – the climate of the Earth or a certain region at a past point in geologic time.

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From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

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Maryland is a state defined by its history and its geography. In these spaces you had Indigenous communities, European settlers, indentured servants, and enslaved Africans all engaged in a changing socio-economic landscape.” Halfway down North America’s east coast, not far from Washington D.C.,

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Farming on permafrost

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A food system is influenced by political, social, economic and environmental contexts,” says Glenna, whose role in Permafrost Grown is to investigate how permafrost environments can feed people in the future. If you are interested in geomorphology , consider studying physical geography, geology or Earth science at university.

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What did human communities look like 20,000 years ago?

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The more we look, the earlier we find evidence for the complex social, technological, economic and ideological lives of past peoples,” Lisa explains. The more we look, the earlier we find evidence for the complex social, technological, economic and ideological lives of past peoples,” Lisa explains. HUMAN SOCIETIES. HUMAN SOCIETIES.

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Geography Geographical information systems (GIS) – This article introduces students to a wide range of people who use GIS in their jobs, then students can learn how to use GIS software to visually display data with maps. Economic geography – Professor Sarah Hall is studying the effects of Brexit on financial services.