Question 1
1. Read Forbes (1887; see LU 1). Does Forbes view the systems via holism or reductionism? What is the single philosophical concept that emerges from his work? Is his model conceptual, mathematical, or both? Does Forbes include "idealizations" within his presentations?
Question 2
2. Read Lindeman (1942; see LU 1). Does Lindeman view the systems via holism or reductionism? What is the single philosophical concept that emerges from his work? Is his model conceptual, mathematical, or both? Does Lindeman include "idealizations" within his presentations?
Question 3
3. Imagine, if you would, rising sea levels and the lowering of the Mississippi River basin, creating a shallow inland sea up to, Saint Louis, Missouri. What would be the climate effects on the North American continent after such an event?
Question 4
4. Describe your local ecosystem, including climate, vegetative type, seasonality, and the like.
Question 5
5. Don't t like any of these questions? Ask one of your own, and then answer it. Note that your question should be substantive, just like your answer, and the question should be in a format that invites further discussion. Avoid questions like "Why are kittens cute?" or "Are sharks vicious?