Topic Option #1: Aswe cover Earth Science topics throughout the course, the knowledge mayspark your curiosity about what is happening right where you live. Forthis first option, you will do an Earth Science “reading” of your homeplace—where you are living right now. In your paper, you will discussthe plate tectonic setting of your home place, chronicle its geologichistory including present-day evidence of that history, describe thelandscape as it exists now and the earth processes happening there, anddiscuss the region’s dominant weather patterns and overall climate.Include maps, diagrams, and photos to support your text.

Topic Option #2: One amazing settingfor appreciating our planet Earth is in one of the many national parksacross the United States. For this second option, you will do an EarthScience “reading” of a national park of your choice. In your paper, youwill discuss the plate tectonic setting of the park, chronicle itsgeologic history including present-day evidence of that history,describe the landscape as it exists now and the earth processeshappening there, and discuss the region’s dominant weather patterns andoverall climate. Include maps, diagrams, and photos to support yourtext.

Below is the final portfolio project and only for your reference

Module 8: Portfolio Project

Portfolio Project (200 Points)

Option #1: Earth Science Where You Live

What does Earth Science reveal about your home place through time?This research paper will provide you with an opportunity to learn moreabout where you live. In your report, be sure to cover the followingtopics:

• The geography of your home place – where it is locatedon Earth, what the topography is like (major mountains, lakes, etc.),and what surface processes are currently shaping it (rivers, oceanwaves, etc.)
• The plate tectonic setting of your home place – whereyou are located relative to plate boundaries, and what tectonicprocesses are active in your region (earthquakes, volcanoes, etc.)
• The geologic story of your home place – what rocks andminerals are found there, and what stories they tell about how yourplace has changed over geologic time. (For instance, was it once thesite of an ocean or sea? If so, what evidence is there for that, andwhen did it happen?)
• The weather and climate of your home place – what theclimate is like where you live, what extreme weather your areaexperiences, what effects of global climate change your place is alreadyexperiencing, what the projected impacts of climate change on your homeplace may be—and what is currently being done, if anything, to addressthese challenges.

Your final paper should meet the following requirements:

• 6-8 pages in length (does not include title page, reference page, visual elements)
• 8-10 credible outside sources
• 4-6 visual elements that contribute to your paper (your own photographs particularly encouraged)
• Formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements (Links to an external site.)

Option #2: Earth Science in a National Park

Choose a national park of particular interest to you; here is a list of all 58 of them: https://www.nationalpark-adventures.com/united-states-national-parks.html (Links to an external site.).What does Earth Science reveal about that national park through time?This research paper will provide you with an opportunity to learn moreabout a chosen park. In your report, be sure to cover the followingtopics:

• The geography of your national park – where it islocated on Earth, what the topography is like (major mountains, lakes,etc.), and what surface processes are currently shaping it (rivers,ocean waves, etc.)
• The plate tectonic setting of your national park –where it is located relative to plate boundaries, what tectonicprocesses are active in your region (earthquakes, volcanoes, etc.)
• The geologic story of your national park – what rocksand minerals are found there, and what stories they tell about how yourpark has changed over geologic time. (For instance, was it once the siteof an ocean or sea? If so, what evidence is there for that, and whendid it happen?)
• The weather and climate of your national park – whatthe climate is like in your park, what extreme weather your parkexperiences, what effects of global climate change your park is alreadyexperiencing, what the projected impacts of climate change on your parkmay be—and what is currently being done, if anything, to address thesechallenges.

Your final paper should meet the following requirements:

• 6-8 pages in length (does not include title page, reference page, visual elements)
• 8-10 credible outside sources
• 4-6 visual elements that contribute to your paper (your own photographs particularly encouraged)
• Formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements

The following is the assignment to be completed this week

Prepare a detailed outline for your final paper. The outline should have six major sections:

• Section 1: Begin this section with your introduction, which must include a thesis statement (the central argument, or main point, of your paper).
• Sections 2-5: These sections should cover the four topic areasspecified in the assignment instructions, in whichever order you chooseto cover them; and 6)
• Section 6: Your outline should end with the conclusion, summarizing the key points and re-stating the thesis.

Your outline should meet the following requirements:

• 2-3 pages in length (not counting your references)
• 8 credible outside sources. These sources should be cited within the outline where you plan to use them.
• Formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements