Polar Bears What is a Polar Bear? Sizable mammals colonizing tundra biomes, with fur adapting to colder climates are Polar bears. These mammals referred scientifically as Ursus maritimus meaning maritime bear since many consider them marine animals. The bears are carnivorous animals, with their main diet walruses, narwhals, beluga whales, and bowhead whales. With Polar Bears in the food chain remain on top, they do not have any predators except for male polar bears during competition in…
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different variations within a specific species, for example snakes are part of the same species but there is a different between a rattle snake and an eastern ribbon snake. Ecological biodiversity is the diversity of ecosystem, natural communities and habitats. Biodiversity is very important because it contributes to the survival on earth. Biodiversity is important to life being…
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it to live successfully in its habitat. These features are called adaptations, and we say that the organism is adapted to its habitat. Organisms living in different habitats need different adaptations. The polar bear Polar bears are well adapted for survival in the Arctic. They have: a white appearance, as camouflage from prey on the snow and ice thick layers of fat and fur, for insulation against the cold a small surface area to volume ratio, to minimise heat loss a greasy coat, which sheds water…
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Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated. Climate and Air Pollutions Climate change is an environmental issue in the news almost daily. Air pollution impacts us on a global level. What are the implications of global warming? And, do you feel the efforts to improve air quality are worth the economic costs? Be sure to appropriately cite your sources and respond to at least two of your classmates' postings. Respond Expand All Collapse All Print View »Show Options »Hide…
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some they are very beneficial and should be kept around. 2. Microbes a. Though many people think of microbes as germs that cause us to get sick such as athletes foot or malaria, they are sadly misinformed. Many of the microbes that exist benefit us more than harm. They help us digest and breath and stay healthy. b. Many humans do not fully understand how much microbes benefit our lives. Many believe that microbes are dangerous and make us sick, while few do, they are only a small amount and the majority benefit us in our day to day lives…
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to the catastrophic event known as “El Nino”: “El Niño's reverse the upwelling and bring warm surface water from the central pacific back to the shore. During strong El Niño's –that is, when surface water temperatures reach 25oC (77oF) –the penguins do not breed” (“Penguins that Shun”). El Nino’s have occurred multiple times after this one, but before this time the penguins were unaffected by such. This El Nino was the most devastating to the penguins. El Nino’s are storms at intervals that vary from…
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melting faster, they will make the sea level rise. This will change patterns of ocean circulation in North America due to the increased of fresh water to high latitude oceans. Since, glaciers changes climate it will increased greenhouse gases. The reason why glaciers are melting faster is that the water near British Columbia is about 3 degrees warmer than the rest of the Pacific Ocean. 2) Hydraulic fracturing is one of the reason earthquake occur in British Columbia. Hydraulic fracturing or…
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Global Warming It is summer now, so hot outside. The temperature in most places in the USA is above 35°C but twenty years ago, the temperature couldn’t so high. In some areas, we can cook outside on the ground and stop sighs are sun spent. Why the weather becomes more and more hot? How can we prevent the temperature become higher and higher? It is a big question for all people the entire world. Global warming is continuing rise in the average temperature of earth. Since the early 20th century…
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Soils & Geology Test 1. Which of the following best describes soils in many tropical rain forests? a. They lack soil horizons b. They are quickly depleted of nutrients when the forest is removed c. They are similar to soils in grasslands d. They are well suited for growing a wide variety of crops e. They are deep and well drained 2. Which of the following elements constitutes the highest percentage of mass in Earth’s crust? a. Oxygen b. Aluminum c. Carbon d. Potassium e. Nitrogen 3…
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Introduction to Hydroponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture by Patricia A. Rorabaugh, Ph.D. University of Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Center 1951 E. Roger Road Tucson, AZ 85719 Revised December, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: Controlled Environment Agriculture and Hydroponics: Past, Present and Future The Plant How to grow greenhouse crops Plant Protection: Insects and Diseases Basic Principals of Hydroponics Transplant Production Pollination, Fertilization and Bee…
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