(Keep in mind, while completing this assignment, the video you watched regarding the elderly man getting tased by the officers because he was refusing to go to the hospital.) Recent cases have addressed the issue of liability with regards to both police officers’ individual liability as well as the potential civil liability of government entities. From your readings Town of Castle Rock v. and Brosseau v. Haugen one might say that these cases could be said to favor law enforcement. In 2-3 pages, respond to the following questions: Do you think that this is a trend in this country towards stopping litigation against law enforcement officials? Do you agree with the decisions in these cases? Why or why not? Do officers have enough to worry about without being concerned with potential lawsuits? Should we eliminate the ability of citizens to sue government in the kinds of cases in these examples?

Astrolabe

1. What is Earth’s mantle?
2. What elements make up the Earth’s mantle?
3. Describe the “big splash” theory of the Moon’s origin?
4. How are comets different from asteroids?
5. Of what are comets made? And asteroids?
6. If you grew up on the moon, would your bones be heavier or lighter than they are now?
7. Look up New Horizons space probe. Where is it heading and where is it right now?
8. Where are the tallest and longest mountain chains on Earth? How were they formed?
9. How do we know that tectonic plates move?

   Describe how transform plate boundaries differ from plate boundaries.

   What form of geologic activity is exhibited along transform boundaries?

10. On what tectonic plate do you live?

    How many adjacent plates are there to the one you live on?

    In which direction are these plates moving?

11. If the Mid-Atlantic Ridge opens up at the rate of 5 centimeters per year, how much farther apart will Paris and New York be in 1,000 years (show your work for full credit)?
12. Mount Everest is now approximately 8,850 meters tall, and it has been growing taller at a rate of about 2 centimeters per year. Estimate the approximate age of the mountain.