Discussion 4 InstructionsEarth Science explores not only the physical aspects of the of the

Discussion 4 InstructionsEarth Science explores not only the physical aspects of the of the Earth but also the biosphere and organism interaction with the various environments on this planet.

The first video gives a look into what hydrothermal vents are and the importance of studying both the physical environment as well as the biologic implications of unknown life surviving in this type of environment.

The second video is a promotional video put out by an energy company explaining a proposed technology for energy production.

Your assignment is:

– Watch the videos and post your comments on what you think about it.  What did you find most interesting about the videos?
-Which aspect do you think is more important, the physical attributes like resources or the biological study and preservation?  And why?
-The technology proposed in the second video is several years old, why do you think this has not been explored or used?
 
Be specific and remember this is designed to be a class discussion so you should be reading fellow student posts and commenting on them as well.  For full credit discussion posts should be a minimum of 150 words, in paragraph form, contain proper grammar and spelling and answer everything being asked.  ALWAYS remember your ‘netiquette’ and be polite!  Don’t forget that everyone has different opinions.
 
Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFHtVRKoaUM (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6-_UTU_bJ0 (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
 
Grading Rubric:
What did you find interesting     5 pts
Aspect importance                     5 pts
Reason not used                       5 pts
Length Req                                5 pts
Proper Spelling/Grammar          5 pts
Total Points Possible                  25 pts