very common. They usually weigh about four pounds when they are born. A baby chimpanzee is simply called a baby chimpanzee‚ or an infant. A baby stays with its mom for about five years. Chimpanzees live in the tropical and grassland forests and savanna woodlands in central and west Africa. They can be found walking on the ground or high in the trees. They sleep in nest they make on branches high in the tree. They sleep for about 9 hours. Chimpanzees eat fruit‚ plants‚ insects‚ eggs‚ and meat. A
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Comparative Non-Western Environments October 4‚ 2013 The Democratic Republic of Congo France originally colonized the Democratic Republic of Congo. French is still one of the main spoken languages there. The Democratic Republic of Congo is located in central Africa. This location allows grief from neighboring countries on the other hand it is in an ideal location by way of trade routes to other countries and access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Congo River. The Democratic Republic of Congo is
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The Eden Project – making a connection John Blewitt* University of Exeter Abstract The Eden Project is a major tourist attraction and learning environment. Three quarters of its visitors are on holiday travelling to Cornwall from beyond the South West region. The informal learning experiences fashioned for them are intended to offer pleasure‚ meaning and ecological significance. It strives to reach people by connecting and resonating with their everyday lives in a range of complementary and experimental
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Cameroon‚ or ‘Africa in miniature’‚ contains all of Africa’s different types of geographic landforms‚ weather‚ and cultures in a small area making it an extremely diverse country. There are many reasons why Cameroon is such a diverse country; however‚ Cameroon’s five geographic and climatic zones are the main and underlying reason why Cameroon has so many diverse ethnic cultures‚ such as the Kirdi in the warm desert climate‚ the Fulani in the warm semi-arid climate‚ the western highlanders in the
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Chapter 7 2. Concept: Key factors that influence an area’s climate are incoming solar energy‚ the earth’s rotation‚ global patterns of air and water movement‚ gases in the atmosphere‚ and the earth’s surface features. It is important to understand the difference between weather and climate. Weather is a set of physical conditions of the lower atmosphere‚ including temperature‚ precipitation‚ humidity‚ wind speed‚ cloud cover‚ and other factors‚ in a given area over a period of hours or days. Weather
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“Two Heads are Better than One” Allia Hoisington History 101 Professor Emmons Everyone is familiar with the term‚ “Two heads are better than one”. Of course‚ applying this expression‚ as most people know‚ can be helpful with efficiency and time management. This phrase becomes a simple form of terminology that is tossed around carelessly in everyday life. However‚ consider the assistance it aids to that of a historian or archeologist. Reflect on the challenges these individuals face
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1. If an endangered species such as the Santa River Woolly Star were to become extinct‚ what effects might this have on other species? The community of organisms will be greatly affected if the Santa River Woolly Star were to become extinct. The Woolly Star is an interwoven strand in a crossing of organisms that are all dependent upon one another for survival. The Woolly Star also stabilizes the sand after flooding which has a [positive effect on other organisms. 2. What do the J- and S- shaped
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Cited: Reid‚ George K.‚ 1995. Open Water. Pond Life. New York‚ Golden Books‚ 18 http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/61550.aspx http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/FRESHWATER.html
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Chapter 15: Preserving and Restoring Nature Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ _________3. The United States’ first two national parks are A. Glacier and Great Smoky Mountains. B. Yellowstone and Everglades. C. Olympic and Yosemite. D. Yosemite and Yellowstone. E. Great Smoky Mountains and Yellowstone. _________4. _________ is believed to be the first national park in the world. A. Glacier National
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shelter‚ and water for 200 for the indefinite future‚ then it is not overpopulated. Overpopulation can result from an increase in births‚ a decline in mortality rates due to medical advances‚ from an increase in immigration‚ or from an unsustainable biome and depletion of resources. It is possible for very sparsely-populated areas to be overpopulated‚ as the area in question may have a meager or non-existent capability to sustain human life (e.g. the middle of the Sahara Desert). The resources to
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