Discussion 1: ALMA Array
and SETI" Please respond to the following:
•Describe the astronomy facilities at the ALMA Array in Chile. Assess
the range of applications of this Array and the special considerations that
were made in choosing its location.
Discussion 2: Black Holes and
the Earth from Space"
Describe how black holes are believed to form. Assess the various tools
and techniques that are used to study and observe black holes, as well as the
ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum that are best suited for these studies.
•Review the interactive titled “The Birth of a Black Hole” located at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/birth-black-hole.html.
Be prepared to discuss.
•Watch the video titled "Hunting Black Holes with X-Ray Eyes"
(3 min 9 sec). Be prepared to discuss. Video Source: NASA's Jet Propulsion
Laboratory. Hunting Black Holes with X-Ray Eyes [Video file]. Retrieved from
http://science360.gov/obj/video/b9af6752-a52c-4ddd-8478-081eb5c3c903/hunting-black-holes-x-ray-eyes.
•Review Smithsonian Institute Online Exhibition: The Earth from Space
located at http://www.earthfromspace.si.edu/.
Choose two exhibits; take a note on the images and background material.
Be prepared to discuss.
Discussion 1: "Social
Security and Medicare"
•Based on the scenario and the knowledge gained from this section,
address the following:
Identify at least two changes that may occur for Social Security and
Medicare benefits in the next 20 years. Then, describe key policies that the
U.S. government could implement in order to ensure positive changes for Social
Security and Medicare benefits based on your prediction.
Discussion 2: “The Consistency
of Military Policy"
•Based on the scenario and the knowledge gained from this section,
address the following:
Discuss the evolution of presidential power in
military affairs and explain the fundamental elements that dictate the use of
American armed forces abroad. Indicate how these elements are affected by
public opinion.
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