Lunar Eclipse
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This 10 page paper describes the mechanics of a lunar eclipse, and gives information about the Moon itself. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVLunarE.rtf

Lunar Eclipses 101
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This 4 page report discusses the most basic aspects of the astronomical phenomenon known as a lunar eclipse. How and why an eclipse occurs is briefly outlined and the difference between a total and partial eclipse is explained. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWlunar.rtf

Magnetism in Alternators, Electric Motors and Transformers
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This 3 page paper examines how alternators, electric motors and transformers all make use of magnetism, but each uses it in a different way. The paper explains how magnetism is used along with the principles behind it in each of these tools. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEmagnit.rtf

Mangroves
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An 8 page paper which examines species of mangroves and the contribution of mangroves to the environment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAmangv.rtf

Marine Biology's Benefit to Modern Agriculture
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This 3 page report discusses the ways in which knowledge from the field of marine biology has a positive impact on agricultural concerns. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWagimar.rtf

Marine Pollution
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This 14 page paper discusses various aspects of marine pollution. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: HVMarPol.rtf

Mars Rovers and Their Missions: An Overview
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In four pages this overview of the Mars rovers’ missions includes background information, recent developments, facts, figures, and photographs. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGmarsrov.rtf

Martian Splosh Craters
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5 pages in length. The universe is full of unique and unusual compositions that help to differentiate one planet from another. Martian splosh craters – also called rampart craters – are one of the most interesting of all, because the way in which they form has had a direct impact upon the shape of Mars as it exists today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCsplsh.rtf

Mass, Acceleration, and the Importance of Newton's Constant for Gravitational Force
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A 5 page exploration of the hypothesis that " The mass of an object has no effect on the acceleration of a falling object". The author explores this hypothesis in relation to Newton's Constant for Gravitational force and pulls projects from the literature to illustrate that relationship. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPmass.rtf

MEALWORM EXPERIMENT AND WRITE-UP
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This 4-page paper details an experiment involving observation of mealworms and nutrition. The hypothesis is that mealworms fed oat brand or peat moss will gain the same amount of weight. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTmealworm.rtf

Mealworms
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8 pages in length. The writer provides biological background, hypothesis and experiment suggestion as they relate to mealworms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCmworm.rtf

Measuring Earthquakes
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This 4 page report discusses how earthquakes are measured and the different variables that must be considered when they are measured. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWequake.rtf

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CONCEPTS
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This paper defines some mechanical engineering concepts including hydraulics, pressure vessels and heating loads. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTmeceng.rtf

Mechanisms and Geometry of Rift Zones
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10 pages in length. Discusses rift zones, plate tectonics, spreading centers and continental rift zones as well as how rift zones form. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAriftz.wps

Mercury Air Pollution Literature Review
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Mercury is a known neurotoxin and for this reason, it has been targeted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a primary target for improvement. Airborne mercury toxins not only stay in the air, but settle in the water and ground, making fish and food toxic, not to mention the mercury released into the air through car and other exhaust. Power plants are the biggest source of airborne mercury in the United States as well as the rest of the world. 9 references. jvMercst.rtf
Filename: jvMercst.rtf

Mercury: The Hottest Planet?
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A 3 page overview of the reasons behind the common misperception that Mercury is the hottest planet in its solar system because of its proximity to the Sun. This paper points out the recent discovery of planets which are even closer to the Sun as well as the fact that Venus (which is further from the Sun than Mercury) is actually hotter. The reason for that phenomenon is explained. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPmercur.rtf

Meteorology
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A 20 page overview of meteorology. This paper discusses the importance of the earth’s rotation, tectonic plate movement, and volcanic action in creating the atmospheric and oceanic currents that determine weather. Severe weather events like hurricanes and tsunamis are explored. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
Filename: PPmeteorology.rtf

Mineral, Energy, and Water Resources of Kentucky
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A 17 page overview of the natural resources of the state of Kentucky. Provides a broad overview of the types of minerals which exists in the state and emphasizes that mining, while necessary to the economy and energy needs of the state, can have tremendous environmental impacts. Summarizes the importance and impact of limestone mining in particular and cautions that mining alone is not the only adverse environmental impact in the state of Kentucky. Outlines the importance of the states water bodies (including a two page list of some of the most noted) and wetlands and the impacts of such activities as the construction and operation of hydroelectric dams and domestic wastewaters. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPkyMnrl.wps

Mineralogy & The Peabody Museum Collection
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A 5 page overview of mineralogy, the branch of science dealing with minerals in the Earth's crust and also those found outside the Earth (such as in lunar samples and meteorites). The writer focuses specifically upon a very important (and well-known) collection stored in the Peabody Museum at Yale University. That particular collection's history is discussed in light of mineralogy itself. Bibliography is missing.
Filename: Mineralg.wps

Mono Lake, California
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A 5 page paper. Mono Lake has been called a geologists paradise. It is a unique region that incorporates 14 different ecological zones, more than 1,000 plant species and at least 400 vertebrate species. Volcanoes surround the lake. It is only one of three lakes on the continent that acts as host to productive ecosystems and migrating birds. The writer describes the lake and briefly discusses the political controversies related to the diversion of water to Los Angeles. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGmonol.wps

Mount Saint Helen's Volcano:
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This 12 page paper discusses the geography and geologic information regarding Mount Saint Helen's Volcano. Furthermore, an in-depth history of the volcano is given as well as the effects of its most recent eruption in 1980. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: GSStheln.rtf

Mount Saint Helens
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This 5 page report discusses Mount Saint Helens in the Cascade Range in Washington State, a volcano that had been dormant since 1857, which erupted on May 18, 1980. The report focuses on geological aspects of the eruption. Over the past two decades, Mount Saint Helen as proven itself to be one of the best opportunities for modern scientist to understand the post-eruptive aspects of an active volcano in terms of both the anomalies caused and the recovery of the surrounding affected areas. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWgeodis.rtf

Mountain Formation: The Caledonians and the Appalachians
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A 3 page comparison of these two mountain belts. Plate tectonics and the geological process of orogony are detailed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPmountainComparison.rtf

Mt. Etna Volcano
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A 4 page paper which examines the Mt. Etna Volcano on Sicily. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAetna.rtf

Mt. Etna, Past and Present
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A 7 page paper which examines the deaths that have occurred as the result of Mt. Etna and also discusses the towns and villages that have been destroyed by its frequent volcanic eruptions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGmtetna.rtf

National Air Pollution Control Policy
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5 pages. The Clean Air act requires National Ambient Air Quality Standards to be set for six principal pollutants. This paper explains what the NAAQS does and how it works. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAnaaqs.rtf

Natural Bridge Caverns
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There are quite a few natural caves and caverns throughout the country that are as much, if not more so, of a tourist attraction than Natural Bridge Caverns in Texas. This 5 page paper explores the geological and social aspects of this natural wonder. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTnatbdg.wps

Natural Hazards in Chile
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An 8 page paper which discusses the variety of natural hazards that can be found in the country of Chile. The paper presents an examination of earthquakes tsunami, floods, and volcanoes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAchilehaz.wps

Nebulae:
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This 5 page paper discusses what nebulae are and some history on the topic. Furthermore, this paper discusses the four different types of nebulae and gives a thorough description of each kind. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSNebula.rtf

Nebular Emission
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A 4 page paper which examines nebular emission. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAnebula.rtf

Neptune's Moon, Triton:
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5 pages in length. Scientists have studied Neptune's moon, Triton, for many years, but have only recently discovered new information about this fascinating planet. Triton is not well known outside of astronomy circles, but it has many intersting facets which bear study. It is interesting to note that planetary scientists are only now realizing that Neptune's moon Triton, is still showing signs of life. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAtritn.wps

Newton's Experiments with Color
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This 9 page paper provides an evaluative look at Newton's experiments with color, and criticisms of this outcomes. This paper outlines the central elements of Newton's discoveries as well as the comparative perspectives of theorists like Goethe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHNewtc_

North Central Texas Archaeology
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5 pages. This paper delves into the archaeology of North Central Texas, including information about the geology and vegetation of the different periods millions of years ago that formed what is today North Central Texas. The focus herein will be on the Fort Worth Prairie and the Eastern and Western Cross Timbers regions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAnctex.wps

Ocean Currents and the Overlying Atmospheric Circulation System
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A 5 page discussion of the relationship between ocean currents and the overlying atmospheric circulation system. Both ocean circulation systems and atmospheric systems have definitive patterns which are comparable in their nature and both function in much the same way in regard to the manner which they move through the world. The author discusses the causes and effects of this interrelationship, noting important phenomena like hurricanes and the ability of the world’s currents to transport not only sedimentary material but man himself. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPoceanC.rtf

Oil Production in the United States
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5 pages in length. In considering oil production in the United States it is best to first focus on the five e's. Those are: efficiency, evolution, extent, economics, and environment. By considering each of these topics there is a well-rounded picture of the United States oil production, and this paper will discuss each of these. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAoilpr.wps

Opals: A Consideration of Origin, Characteristics, and Enhancement Techniques
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An 8 page overview of the geological and physical characteristics of opals. As do all gemstones, opals vary significantly in value. This is determined both by the natural characteristics of the stone and by the degree of enhancement that is employed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPgemOpl.rtf

Origin and Physical Characteristics of the Basin & Range Province in the United States
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A 5 page paper that provides a concise overview of the origin and major geological characteristics of the Basin and Range Province of the United States, and considers the implications of this information for understanding the geological development in the region. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Province.wps

Overpopulation and the Australian Lifestyle
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This 4 page paper argues that the Australian lifestyle cannot continue to exist if the world population soars to 9 billion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVOvrAus.rtf

Petroleum Engineering
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This is a 13 page paper which disusses petroleum engineering, the geological complexity of petroleum reservoirs and the extraction processes. The bibliography has 13 sources.
Filename: JHPetr.rtf

Photosynthesis And The Carbon Cycle
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7 pages in length. The cycle of life is present in myriad forms -- from birds dispersing seedlings far and wide to bees pollinating flowers to animals propagating their respective species -- providing for the survival of every living thing on this planet. The symbiotic relationship that exists between each two elements in the above examples illustrates how the lifecycle could not perpetuate itself if one of them were missing, a point just as pertinent when examining how soil and seed make food as when analyzing the interdependence of photosynthesis and the carbon cycle, with coral reefs representing a most appropriate example of this association. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCphotsyn.rtf