GEO101 (MOD 3 Critical Thinking 3 page APA Essay 3-4 cited references)

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Module 3: Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Assignment (40 Points)RequiredChapter 5 Weathering, Erosion, and Sedimentary Rocks (Sections 5.1 & 5.2 only) in An introduction to geology. Salt Lake Community College. Open Educational ResourceChapter 10 Mass Wasting in An introduction to geology. Salt Lake Community College. Open Educational ResourceChapter 13 Deserts in An introduction to geology. Salt Lake Community College. Open Educational ResourceChapter 14 Glaciers in An introduction to geology. Salt Lake Community College. Open Educational ResourceRecommendedIverson, R. M., George, D. L., Allstadt, K., Reid, M. E., Collins, B. D., Vallance, J. W., …, & Baum, R. L. (2015). Landslide mobility and hazards: Implications of the 2014 Oso disaster. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 412, 197-208. National Park Service. (2019, September 11). Mass wasting. Retrieved from https://www.nps.gov/subjects/erosion/mass-wasting.htm
Omosanya, K. O., Harishidayat, D., Marheni L., Johansen, S. E., Felix, M., & Abrahamson, P. (2017). Recurrent mass-wasting in the Sorvestsnaget Basin Southwestern Barents Sea: A test of multiple hypotheses. Marine Geology, 376(2016), 175-193. doi:gor/10.1016/j.margeo.2016.03.003Important! Read FirstChoose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do
not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title
of your submission.

Option #1: Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition (Oh, My!)
For this essay, consider how the forces of weathering, erosion, and
deposition shape landscapes around the world. Be sure to explain clearly
and in your own words the differences between these three processes.
Include abundant examples of each process, considering its impacts on
specific landscapes in particular places on Earth. Include at least
three photographs (one for each of the three) to illustrate your
discussion. Be sure to use APA format to document their sources.Your paper should meet the following requirements:2-3 pages in length (not counting title page, reference page, and visuals)3-4 credible outside sourcesFormatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements (Links to an external site.)
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for step-by-step instructions.Option #2: Freeze or Burn: The Shaping of Glaciated Landscapes and Deserts
For this paper, select either glaciated environments or deserts.
Consider, in depth and with abundant examples, exactly how that kind of
landscape has been modified over time by the forces of erosion,
deposition, and weathering. Provide specific examples from different
places on Earth. Include a minimum of three different photos in your
essay; use APA format to document their sources.Your paper should meet the following requirements:2-3 pages in length (not counting title page, reference page, and visuals)3-4 credible outside sourcesFormatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements (Links to an external site.)
It is strongly recommended that you submit all assignments to the
TurnItIn Originality Check prior to submitting the assignment to your
instructor for grading. If you are uncertain how to submit an assignment
to TurnItIn, please review the TurnItIn Originality Check student guide
for step-by-step instructions.

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