Ecosystems At Risk Reefs are important ecosystems as the are home to an immense amount of biodiversity and are essential in the cycle of life The Role of the Atmosphere Many reefs are located in the cyclone zone due to the necessary conditions they require to grow. For as long as reefs have existed they have been shaped by cyclones and intense storms. The severity of the storms and cyclones is determined by the length and intensity of the storms‚ which determines how much damage will be inflicted
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* Coral reefs are underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals. Coral reefs are colonies of tiny animals found in marine waters that contain few nutrients. Most coral reefs are built from stony corals‚ which in turn consist of polyps that cluster in groups. The polyps are like tiny sea anemones‚ to which they are closely related. * Coral reef ecosystems support a variety of human needs. They are important for subsistence‚ fisheries‚ tourism‚ shoreline protection‚ and
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THE TUBBATAHA REEF The name ’Tubbataha’ is a Samal word for "long reef exposed at low tide". Samals are seafaring people of the Sulu Sea. Cagayanen people who are more geographically associated with Tubbataha Reefs referred the Park as ’gusong’. Location Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) lies in the middle of the Sulu Sea and falls under the political jurisdiction of Cagayancillo‚ an island municipality situated 130km to the north. The park is around 150km southeast of Puerto Princesa City -
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Intelligence is the ability of: abstract thought understanding communication reasoning learning planning Problem solving What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Definition: “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the intelligence exhibited by machines or software‚ and the branch of computer science that develops machines and software with intelligence”. “Artificial intelligence (AI) is the intelligence of machines and the branch of computer science which aims to create it”. Major AI researchers and
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The Benefit of Artificial Intelligence in the World Diana Carter INF 103 God Jesus January 10‚ 2010 Abstract Artificial intelligence technology has yet to show the world of its capabilities but in due time it will be evident. Artificial intelligence (AI) is referred to as a computer and robot that is able to model human-like tasks without being told to do so. AI is used around the world everyday by humans for their own beneficial use. Many may not know it‚ but AI is the core to many of our
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Artificial Intelligence: Foundations of Autonomous Consciousness and the New World to Come Shawana Thomas INF103: Computer Literacy Prof. Troy Robinson December 5‚ 2012 Table of Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………… 3 What is Artificial Intelligence? ……………………………………………………………….. 3 Defining Intelligence ………………………………………………………………………….. 4 A Glimmer of a Thought………………………………………………………………………. 5 The Beginning of a New Intelligence………………………………………………………….. 6 AI Applications of Today:
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------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form A BRIEF HISTORY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Stephanie Haack is director of communications for the Computer Museum in Boston. The history of artificial intelligence (AI) began in antiquity‚ with myths‚ stories and rumors of artificial beings endowed with intelligence or consciousness by master craftsmen; as Pamela McCorduck writes‚ AI began with "an ancient wish to forge the gods."[1] The seeds of modern AI were
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Located in tropical ocean waters‚ coral reefs provide priceless resources to both human and marine life. The leading natural cause of destruction among the coral reefs is global warming. Other natural causes are earthquakes‚ hurricanes‚ cyclones‚ and typhoons. The destruction to the coral reefs from these natural disasters is minimal compared to the dangers caused by man. Man-made destruction has a much wider impact on the health of the coral reefs. This destruction includes over-fishing‚ damage
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Coral Reef Destruction They can be found in all three of the Earth’s oceans‚ scattered throughout 109 countries. Ancient natural masterpieces formed by a variety of delicate lime secreting coral polyps. The oldest discovered reef was formed over 500 million years ago‚ which makes it one of the oldest ecosystems to exist. Little is known about the lifespan of coral colonies but they have been known to last from a few decades to over a century. Although‚ many different forms exist most reefs are
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organ replacement: xenotransplantation and artificial organ replacement; the latter of the two types consists of either synthetic or natural materials. However‚ because xenotransplantation poses many health risks‚ artificial organs provide a more sensible‚ disease-free approach to organ replacement. Thus‚ efforts of scientists and engineers should be directed toward furthering the development of artificial and bioartificial organs and materials. Artificial organs are synthetic devices that replace
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