Akshay Verma
Prof. Pascual
GEOL G-107
17 September 2014
Are We Headed Towards Scientific Literacy?
There is no doubt that the United States of America is falling further and further behind
other countries in regards to mathematics and science. There is also no doubt that we Americans
have issues with regards to science versus religion. However, it would be foolish to discount
how far we as a country have come to accept learning alternative methods on how the planet has
come about and the science behind the evolution of our planet. There will always be people in
this country that are not willing to accept or be understanding of other views. With regards to
