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Science & Nature Essays and Term Papers
Types Of Land FeaturesThe deciduous forest is classified by its dominant tree spices. The classifications are called association. Examples of associations are oak/hickory, beech/maple, and mixed mesophylic. The mesophylic association is dominated by more than two and up to ten species of trees.
The temperature ranges ...
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Alternative Fuel SourceIn one year, America will have exhausted 80% of her petroleum reserves. Will we then go to war with the Arabs for the privilege of driving our cars? Will we strip-mine our land for coal and poison the air we breathe to drive our autos an additional 100 years? Will we raze our forests for our ...
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The Dung Beetle, What A Marvelous Creature.It took me many hours of thinking back to my past to figure out who or what
I was going to make a tribute speech over. Then I thought back to my
childhood to what I enjoyed doing the most. I remember the great times I
had with my mother, and how she would always get me the package of candy ...
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CondorCalifornia s are the largest birds in North America. They may weigh up to 25 pounds and have wingspans of 9 1/2 feet. California s have bare heads and necks, dull gray-black feathers, and blunt claws. They have a triangle-shaped patch of white, visible only when airborne, that adorns the underside ...
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ReforestationThe purpose of this written report is to inform the reader about the concerns
and facts involved with . began in Ontario after
World War II. What happened was, professional foresters were assigned to an
area and became responsible for its well being. Under the Crown Timber Act,
long term ...
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Sedimentary Rocks(also called deposited rocks) are rocks, which are derived from the decomposition, and weathering of older rocks.
The sedimentary rock cover of the continents of the earth's crust is extensive, but the total of that being of is estimated to be only five percent of the total. contain important ...
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Hydroponics Growing Without SoilHydroponics: Growing Without Soil
The science of growing plants without soil has been known and used for more than one-hundred years. The word “hydroponics”, however, is comparatively new. Dr. W.E. Gericke is usually given credit for coining the word, which translated from Greek, ...
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Cancer 3A Cure for Osteoarthritis Glucosamine Sulfate
For many people, joint problems are a serious issue. Those affected by joint problems ranges from the highly athletic professional sports players to the lesser active elders with osteoarthritis. Though there are several options to deal with sore and ...
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Acid Rain And Its EffectsAcid rain is the result of the burning of fossil fuels, which release nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere. When the two compounds react in the atmosphere, with water, oxygen, and oxidants, they form acid rain, or acid deposition. Electric utility plants mostly emit the sulfur ...
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SupernovaA is a STAR that explodes. It suddenly increases in
brightness by a factor of many billions, and within a few weeks it slowly
fades. In terms of the human lifespan, such explosions are rare occurrences.
In our Milky Way galaxy, for example, a may be observed every few
hundred years. Three such ...
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Egyptian BedouinsThe Life of the
The Bedouin people of Egypt can easily be described as a people with no place to call a home. Studying the Bedouins show that they have a deep and unique culture. They do not get involved in politics, and they live a humble and modest life. The Bedouin Nomads of Egypt are ...
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Creatine 2Creatine, Beneficial or Waste of $$$$$? Having finally resolved to work out at the gym, you sweat and toil for weeks on end only to look in the mirror and see little to show for it. It's the paradox of the New Year's resolution exerciser. Seeing physical results can help exercisers stay true to ...
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Hereditary Colon CancerColon cancer is one of many cancers to plague United States citizens. There are four known types of colon cancer. Fourteen percent of all cancers diagnosed are colon cancer. Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer. Sporadic cancer accounts for 80 percent of all colon cancers ...
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Chemical BondingChemical bonds are what make up the world. In bonds, elements are held together and form compounds that may have new physical and chemical properties. There are two main kinds of bonds, they ionic and covalent. In bonding the goal of the atoms involved is to reach a level of stability with less ...
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Mononucleosis 3Infectious mononucleosis -- known popularly as "mono" or "the kissing disease" -- has been recognized for more than a century. An estimated 90 percent of mononucleosis cases are caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a member of the herpes virus group. Most of the remaining cases are caused by ...
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Origanum VulgareThe culinary herb oregano is mostly used in foods. Oregano also known as the �pizza herb� is used in a number of Italian dishes as it goes especially well with tomatoes. All the flavors of oregano are prominent in Italian cooking and in robust dishes of certain other cuisine, such as Mexicans ...
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Chemistry: Acid-Base TitrationPurpose:
The objective of this experiment were: a) to review the concept of
simple acid-base reactions; b) to review the stoichiometric calculations
involved in chemical reactions; c) to review the basic lab procedure of a
titration and introduce the student to the concept of a primary standard ...
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Extra TerrestrialIn an ever-expanding galaxy, humans cannot be the only intelligent life forms. Somewhere, in some universe exists a form of life equal, or superior to, intellectual capability and performance of humans. Many people have seen unexplained occurrences that could only be classified as alien life ...
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Radonis a naturally occurring radioactive element that can be found in
soil, underground water, and outdoor air. Some of the properties of this gas
include being odorless, tasteless, and colorless. The concentrations vary
throughout the country depending on the types of rocks that are found in ...
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The Entertainment UniverseYou are walking down a crowded street on a gloomy evening when you come
upon a mass of people listening intently to the preaching of a man. The man has
an up-side-down cross branded on his forehead. He is screeching his recitation
at the people in a demented angry voice. His lessons consist of ...
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The Human Genome ProjectWalter Gilbert who is a molecular biologist became interested in
undertaking (HGP) in 1987. Robert Kanigel of the
New York Times Magazine wrote "This project ... would reveal the precise
biochemical makeup of the entire genetic material, or genome, of a human
being ... it would grant insight ...
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Breast Cancer In WomenAs most of us look ahead into what we expect for our future, we will envision a life of good health, success and family. What if the health factor was not good? What if the woman in the family became ill with one of the most uprising and terminal illnesses. Breast cancer is a type of cancer ...
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ElectrochemistryElectrochemical processes are uniformly based on redox
(reduction/oxidation) reactions. Think of it as the opposite of a battery.
In a battery the chemical process is spontaneous and produces electrical
energy, while in an electrolysis you need to put electrical energy in to
run the chemical ...
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The Luminescence Of Black LightBlack Light. What is it? It is a portion of the Ultra-Violet Spectrum
that is invisible to our eyes. We can not distinguish it. However, when this
radiation impinges on certain materials visible light is emitted and this is
known as "fluorescence." Fluorescence is visible to the human eye, ...
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The OceanThe world's ocean covers about 70% of the Earth's surface. It is use to produce
us many things. It is more than a place to swimming, sailing and other
recreation. serves as a source of energy, raw materials and most of
all food like fish and seaweed. In this essay I will talk about "What are ...
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