Lorinda White Feb-09-15 PHS120 Essay 2 1. Cite the lines of evidence Alfred Wegener used to support his idea of continental drift. Why did scientists doubt that continents drifted? Alfred Wegner’s evidence was the way the continents fit together like a jigsaw puzzle, fossils of the same prehistoric species were found where continental drift was expected to be (for example fossils of the same species were found in western Africa and South America), matching mountain ranges, and land features
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continents look like pieces of a jigsaw. Alfred Wegner thought that this meant that the continents where moving. They had once been joined together. He looked for evidence which was recorded in their rocks. In 1912 Wegner presented the idea of continental drift and his supporting evidence to a meeting of the Geological Society of Frankfurt. Geologists around the world read the English Translation of his book the Origin of Continents and Oceans which was published in 1922. He found interesting evidence
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The Founder of a New Nation There are few figures as large in American history as George Washington. His powerful leadership, determination, and endless patriotism was essential for winning the Revolutionary War, the creation of the United States Constitution, and the establishment of a new government. There are three defining events that happened to George during his life in colonial America. His proper childhood upbringing, his military leadership in the revolutionary war, and his election
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activities that were boosting the country's wealth. In the year 1930 there was a conference that was held to debate the issues in The Hague but the discussion was not fertile. United States made a move to take control of all the natural recourses to its continental shelf which took place under the direction of customary international law and President Truman. The very first UNCLOS conference took place in Geneva in the year 1956. In this convention, there was no agreement that were signed or passed to the
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three types: Convergent/Compression (Destructive margins), Divergent/Tension (Constructive Margins), and Transform/Shear (Conservative margins) 7. What is the difference between continental volcanic arcs and island arcs? Both form at convergent plate boundaries, but continental volcanic arcs for at Oceanic-Continental boundaries while island arcs form at Oceanic-Oceanic boundaries. 8. What are hot spots and mantle plumes? Hot spot: A concentration of heat in the mantle, capable of producing magma
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exclusion zones and ships’ routeing Mikhail Kashubsky and Anthony Morrison Abstract The article discusses the legality at international law of establishing security exclusion zones beyond 500 metres around offshore oil and gas facilities on the continental shelf and implementing ship routeing measures, and requiring ships, particularly foreign flagged ships, to comply with such zones and routeing measures. It also discusses state practice in with regard to safety or security zones and ship routeing
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the revolution implied the end of slavery and granting of rights for them. American historian Benjamin Quarles, understood the African-American community's need for equality and freedom. Around 5,000 African-Americans served as soldiers in the Continental Army and about 20,000 in the British Army. The Revolutionary War was a blessing in disguise for many African-Americans, as it paved the way to freedom from slavery and helped them to embark on their journey towards equality and civil rights. At
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Brief Itinerary for Colorado 2014 This is a very rough outline of what to expect the week of our trip. Of course, there will also be time to explore Colorado and for social activities. Some of the workdays (Thursday, for example) might be half days. Also, be prepared that quiet hour times may change based on other groups at the residential site. Our work sites will be in both the Denver and Boulder area of Colorado. There will be a bus available to take us to all work site locations. Saturday
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Memorandum and article of association The most important document in the constitution of a company is the Memorandum of Association of the company. The Articles of Association is the second most important document that needs to be registered by any company for its incorporation, registration and subsequent operation. It is a public document laying down the rules for the internal management of the company and it does not have the force of ‘law’. To set up as a limited company, they need to have
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U.S. Military History 08OCT2015 The Battle of Brandywine In the first year of the American Revolution, the defense of Philadelphia, the capital, became the focus of British attacks. As they progressed to their goal, the British and American forces met in many battles that hardly slowed the British advancement. One battle stood in the way of their goal-the Battle of Brandywine. This battle possessed the opportunity to defend Philadelphia and stopping the British advancement at least for a short
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