Science & Nature Essays and Term Papers
Ring-Necked DucksAlyssa Snyder
Ring-necked Duck
April 19, 2013
After visiting the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge and seeing the variety of birds, I chose to find out more about the Ring-necked Duck because I wanted to know why it was called the Ring-neck. The scientific name for the Ring-necked Duck is Aytha ...
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Science: Pacific Garbage PatchThe Pacific Garbage Patch
Everyday trash is recycled, but other is just thrown away with out thinking of recycling it. Many times trash that is not recycled and thrown away ends up in the ocean or large entities of water. Thanks to the ocean’s current, much of the trash that goes into the ocean ...
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The DogThe domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)[2][3] is a subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus), a member of the Canidae family of the mammalian order Carnivora. The term "domestic dog" is generally used for both domesticated and feral varieties. The dog has been the first animal to be ...
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The Family of SchistosomidaeBackground Information:
In the family of schistosomidae, there are 14 genera, 9 of which have avian definitive hosts, and the others infect other hosts such as crocodiles, or mammals. The parasite discussed in this case study could include Trichobilharzia, which has an avian definitive host and ...
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Darwin's finchesWhile spending time studying species on the Galapagos Islands Charles Darwin noticed some considerable differences between the finches varying from island to island. “Charles Darwin was the first to see reason in the creation of different species, instead of just assuming they appeared out of ...
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Continental Drift NotesAdrian Clamonte
TA: 30
Lg 18 notes
Evidence of continental drift
* Continents were one joined together , but drifted
* Coast of continents can aligned
* Regions of some continents that are far apart have similar rocks, mountain ranges, ...
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Big Bang Theory Practical ReportYear 10 Science
Practical Report
Big Bang Theory
Introduction
According to the scientific community, all the matter in the universe began in a very tiny, hot and compacted point. But what exactly caused this point to become the universe we know today? The "big bang" theory is the ...
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Global WarmingGlobal Warming effects on the natural balance of environment. The world climate is going a significant change day by day.
There are many causes of Global Warming. The destruction and burning down of tropical forests , traffic clogging up the city streets , rapid growth of unplanned industries, ...
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Direct Stiffness MethodValidation of the finite element analysis done by ABAQUS
M. Katariya
School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Materials Engineering
s3388984@student.rmit.edu.au [HYPERLINK: mailto:s3388984@student.rmit.edu.au]
abstract: Finite element analysis done using ABAQUS, a computer program will ensue ...
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EnvironmentEnvironment means the surroundings. Land, water, air, plants, animals, solid wastes and other things that are surrounding us constitute our environment. Man and environment are closely intertwined with each other, to maintain a balance or equilibrium in nature.
Different groups of people working ...
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Projectile MotionPROJECTILE MOTION
* The motion of the body thrown horizontally or an angle other than 90[0] with the horizontal component
* Trajectory is the path that a projectile follows
* Parabola is the trajectory of a projectile
* Two components of projectile motion: ...
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AtomsDevin Watkins
Period 4
3/19/13
Atoms
There are three fundamental laws that give the idea to support the atomic theories which are the law of conservation of mass, which says that in a chemical reaction, matter is neither created nor destroyed, was developed by French scientist Antone ...
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Homeostasis and HealthNana Mansa
Prof. S
Fund Of Anatomy and Physiology
October 8th, 2013
Homeostasis and Health: Analysis from a standpoint Of the control theory
I. Summary
Homeostasis is vital to organisms, such as humans, in order to transfer our genetic information to the next generations and so on. As ...
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What is Physics?What is Physics?
As defined in the dictionary, physics in its simplest form is described as "the study of matter, energy, and the interaction between them," (Webster, 1965). Through these three topics, physicists formulate unanswered questions, and attempt to solve these questions themselves ...
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HuaoraniRunning head: HUAORANI
Huaorani of Ecuador
Susan Pierson
Ashford University
ANT101
Kristin Akerele
June 03, 2013
Huaorani of Ecuador
The Huaorani community is known for their preference to stay deep in the forests where contact with the outside world is minimal. This is based on ...
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AvalanchesThe good effects of an avalanche
An avalanche clears an area of trees and other obstacles. In the warmer months, land that experienced an avalanche in the previous winter will be clear, which creates a path up the mountain that offers easier traveling for both humans and animals. This helps ...
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Earth(a) It is a habitable planet. It is the only planet in the solar system that supports life. All forms of life right from the minutest microscopic organism to huge land and marine animals.
(b) Its distance from the sun (approximately 150 million kilometers) is appropriate to give it an average ...
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Comparing Three Mars RoversJordan Desai
Professor Mayes
Planetary Science 200
23 September 2015
Comparing Three Mars Rovers
Mars is not easy to reach or explore. Nearly two-thirds of all missions have failed. However, in recent years, the United States has had more success landing rovers. Of recent missions, two ...
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Rats As PetsWhat comes to mind when you think of rats? Most probably think of skinny, black creatures that spread disease. Maybe you think of beady-eyed trouble makers that chew holes in clothes and perhaps, if you happen to own a farm, they’re cornfield destroyers. Are rats all they’re thought to be? Are rats ...
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Genetically Engineered FoodsIntroduction
The use of genetically engineering in agriculture and food production has an impact, not only on the environment and biodiversity, but also on human health. Therefore, thorough biosafety assessment requires, not only an evaluation of environmental impacts of genetically engineered ...
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Seal HuntingCanadian's culture initiates from their wildlife and forests. Many different ways of living in Canada's regions has an impact on the cultural view. The major problem with the wildlife view involving cultural acts is Seal Hunting. Seal Hunting has been continuing for years and harming many of the ...
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Remote Neural MonitoringRemote Neural Monitoring : A Technology Used For Controlling Human Brain
HAVE you ever thought about something you never shared with anyone, and have been horror-struck at the mere thought of someone coming to know about your little secret? If you have, then you probably have all the more reason ...
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Classifying OrganismsQuestion 1. What are the advantages of classifying organisms?
Answer : There are many advantages of classifying organisms which are given as below
1. Classifying organisms helps us in recognising the basic arrangement of a hierarchical structure among diverse species.
2. It tells us about ...
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The Effects Of Ocean Acidification On Coral ReefsBrian Tomaso
November 8, 2013
CHM 141
The effects of ocean acidification on coral reefs
The ocean covers most of the earth's surface and is filled with beautiful organisms that are extremely sensitive to changes in environment. One of the most beautiful pieces of the ocean are coral reefs. ...
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Light Waves Research ProjectChi-Yung Chan
Mrs. Barkley
Physics P.6
11 January 2014
Waves Research Project
Light waves are the things that are reflected back into our eyes everywhere we look around us. Lights from the light bulb, sun and etc.. is light different wave lengths into one, for example if you were to ...
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