The purpose of this lab is to analyze the conductivity and salinity of water simple from the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Oysters can live with a salinity level range from 10ptt-to 27ppt‚ but there is a parasite called protozoan that causes a disease known as MSX in oysters‚ that arise when salinity level of the water reach 15ppt. Therefore‚ aquaculture facility usually plants oysters in areas where salinity level are between 10ppt-to12ppt to avoid any risk of the protozoan. Oysters deliver nutrients
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Similarities and differences between the Mendip Hills and the Somerset Levels. The essay will address the main features and issues related to the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels and also compare and contrast them. The first one (also known as Mendips) relates to the type of a sedimentary rock. Approximately 12% of sedimentary rocks are limestone. Mendip Hills consist of a number of limestone hills to the south of Bristol
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Causes and Effects of Advertising of Water Pollution in Lake Huron Luis Paredes Dr. Wallace ENG 115 Water Quality is very much in the news these days and it is also a growing public concern. Water is one of the most important resources on the planet and affects nearly every aspect of life. The Great Lakes watershed contains a large percentage of the world’s fresh surface water. The Lakes support the water needs‚ and jobs of millions of people and poor water quality is an increasing frustration
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HIDDEN LESSONS: BY DAVID SUZUKI In spite of the vast expanse of wilderness in this country‚ most Canadian children grow up in urban settings. In other words‚ they live in a world conceived‚ shaped and dominated by people. Even the farms located around cities and towns are carefully groomed and landscaped for human convenience. There’s nothing wrong with that‚ of course‚ but in such an environment‚ it’s very easy to lose any sense of connection with nature. In city apartments and dwellings
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HISTORY ASSIGNMENT – ANCIENT ROME Hello‚ Australian Historical Society! I am an expert in Roman History‚ and I have been asked to talk to you for an excessive four minutes. Please be aware that I am a very nervous person‚ especially in front of large groups of people‚ so I may or may not screw it up horribly. If I am ever inaudible or I stop abruptly it may be because my hands are shaking too much to be able to read the words I’m supposed to be saying‚ so please be patient. The Gracchi (168-121BCE)
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the lag-time‚ meaning that the river can quickly reach its peak capacity. The consequence of this is the overflow of river banks. An example of where rainfall was a significant factor in contributing to flooding was in the 2007 flood of the River Severn‚ Gloucester. Here‚ 135mm of precipitation fell in 16 hours. Similarly‚ the Boscastle flood of 2004 was largely due to the presence of heavy rainfall‚ as a result of the convergence of two air masses over warm land forming cumulonimbus clouds‚ which
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Introduction Castles first came to England in 1066 when William‚ Duke of Normandy‚ won the battle of Hastings. The Normans needed castles because they had taken control of England by force and were hated by many English people. The Normans had to protect themselves from English rebellions and they needed to keep power over and show strength to the English people. William made sure that castles were built all over England in major towns. The first castles were built very quickly and were very
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Tyler is stranded with his illogical mother at the Severn City Airport and in a time of crisis‚ Elizabeth literally interprets the Bible for answers. Tyler begins to mimic Elizabeth as a result of Elizabeth being his sole parental figure. Clark notices Tyler reciting passages from the Bible to the dead on
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Tidal Energy Tidal energy is also known as tidal power‚ it is a form of hydropower that converts the energy collected from ocean tides into useful types of power‚ most specifically electricity. Tidal energy has been around for many years but the use of it today is minimal at best. Being that tidal energy relies solely on the oceans’ tides‚ which are always there and always will be‚ it has the potential to be a front-runner in the coming future of electricity. Though it is not yet a top source
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BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN KEATS Born in London‚ England‚ on October 31‚ 1795‚ John Keats devoted his short life to the perfection of poetry marked by vivid imagery‚ great sensuous appeal and an attempt to express a philosophy through classical legend. In 1818 he went on a walking tour in the Lake District. His exposure and overexertion on that trip brought on the first symptoms of the tuberculosis‚ which ended his life. Quotes "If Poetry comes not as naturally as Leaves to a tree it had better not
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