* Also known as “net” * INTERnational NETwork * Worldwide computer network that connects hundreds of thousands of smaller networks. * It is a system of interconnected computers all over the world that enables them to store information with each other. BACKGROUND How did the Internet get started? The history of the Internet begins in 1957 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik‚ the first man – made satellite. In response to this display of Soviet superiority‚ the U.S. government
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* Under normal circumstances‚ the earth’s atmosphere consists of nitrogen (~78%)‚ oxygen (~21%)‚ small amounts of carbon dioxide (~0.03%) and other gases like water vapor and some tiny particles of liquid/solid matter like dust. Natural Sources of Air Pollution A. Volcanic Eruptions * Carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide are the primary gases that are released during volcanic eruptions. * Other gases like hydrogen sulfide‚ hydrogen chloride‚ hydrogen fluoride‚ carbon monoxide‚ halocarbons
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SOURCES OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING Catholic Social Teaching is a collection of teachings that are designed to reflect the Church’s social mission in response to the challenges of the day. The teachings are rooted in biblical values and reflections on Christian tradition. The Church’s social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. In this essay‚ five sources of Catholic Social Teaching will be highlighted
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Scottish law recognises four sources of law: legislation‚ legal precedent‚ academic writings and custom. The Sources Of Legislation in Scottish Law Legislation affecting Scotland may be passed by Holyrood (Scottish Parliament)‚ Westminster (Parliament of the United Kingdom‚ made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords) or The European Union (made up of The European Commission‚ The Council of the European Union‚ The European Parliament‚ The Court of Justice and The Court of Auditors)
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7.4 ch 19 VOCAB: Renewable alternative energies sources- such as solar water and biomass that are more or less continuously made available in a tim from work useful to people nonrenewable alternative energies- energy sources including nuclear and geothermal that are dependent on fuels or a resource that may be used up much faster than it is replenished by natural processes bio fuel- an energy recovered from biomass- organic matter such as plant material - animal waste digestion- poop (waste
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needs‚ is often not readily available for the world’s poor. To address this need‚ many water-supply and distribution technologies have been successfully implemented to provide clean‚ reliable water in close proximity to its end users. Rainwater harvesting is one of these options available for consumers. It has the potential to provide water for a variety of purposes. Rainwater harvesting is one of the most basic forms of water collection and has been used for millennia around the world as a means of
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University of Phoenix Material Using Sources Review the Continuing Academic Success assignment requirements from Week 5. Conduct research in the University Library to find at least three sources that are relevant for your Week 5 essay. Complete the following table for each source you have chosen. Include the original passage when you provide the summary‚ paraphrase‚ and quote. Source 1 Title of the article The influence of motivational orientations on academic achievement among working adults
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Sources of Finance in Short Term Source of short term finance refers to money that is needed for financial activities carried out for less than one year. These funds are usually used for day to day operations such as payment of wages‚ inventory ordering‚ advertisement expenses and so on. There are different sources of rising the short time finance can vary according to way of their usage. Bank Overdraft This is a temporary source found that is provided by bank in which business has a
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How similar were Richard and Saladin? Richard: 1. Look at source F. Which person is Richard and why? I think Richard is the one on the horse with the long flying cape on his back because it is the main feature in the picture and is not faded out like the rest of the picture and he also has a crown on his head. 2. Is source F Primary or Secondary? Why? 3. What do sources G-J tell us about Richard? It tells us that King Richard was a very powerful and a man of great courage and spirit
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making value because the purpose of a secondary source determines it prospective. A secondary source that gives objective data is probably of more value in the decision making process than one that simply gives an opion. Scope- Helps you to determine how current and accurate the information is‚ Therefore the information’s that is more current should be weighted heavier in decision making than older information. This Authority – Information that is publishing by a recognized authority should
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