of the world’s most vulnerable nations when it comes to sustainability impacts of climate change. There are several low-lying coral islands which some are already suffering from disaster as the ocean waters have claimed much of their island. For instance, Kiribati only lying 6 meters above sea water, who knows what Kiribati’s future is. One of the affects of climate change is the social impact on towns. For example if Samoa was forced to leave to another island/home where they didn’t have coconut
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liquid water. The ocean contains ninety seven percent of the earth’s water and covers almost three quarters of the planet. There are four different oceans, the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and the Arctic. Tides and currents occur in all three of these oceans. Many different kinds of fish and mammals also make their homes in these oceans. All of these oceans are connected to each other in some way. Humans find oceans to be very interesting, beautiful, and exploring. All oceans contain salt water and other
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measurements would be recorded and the designated amounts were added. Fabric Softener was observed to be toxic to the plants by inhibited height and flower production. Fabric softener biodegrades into salt in the soil, depriving the plant of adequate water and thus proving the toxicity of fabric softener to plant growth. Introduction: The effects of different amounts of Downey fabric softener were tested on Brassica Rapa to determine whether or not this certain fabric softener is environmentally
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store. Also known as an air battery, a saltwater battery uses the positive and negative ions from salt in water to generate a small amount of energy, enough to power a small, low voltage light bulb. Metal electrodes can be fashioned from metal nails that are long enough to extend past the water line of the solution. B. Statement of the Problem II. Why does salt conduct electricity in Water? C. Significance of the Study III. Unfortunately, When we do this investigatory project, it can
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Mineral and Water Function Janene Mackey HMS/220 02/21/2014 Professor Tia L. Patterson, PhD There are only two main functions of minerals in the body, to build body structures, and help in bodily functions. Some minerals are need in large amounts and are called macroelements, others are needed in much smaller doses, and these are called microelements. Some minerals such as calcium are used to build strong teeth and bones, but also to help in blood clotting and nerve function. The best sources
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“The Negatives of Farm Factories” Running a successful vegetarian restaurant does not just include great taste in food but also knowledge of what makes your food better then others. “It takes 5,000 gallons of water to produce one pound of meat while growing one pound of wheat takes only 25 gallons”. The number of people who want to help the environment is growing but many of them do not know how to give a helping hand. There are many things out there that can
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their sensory-response system is relatively simple (E. Williams, personal communication). Flies are able to taste food by walking on it (Dethier, 1963). Hollow hairs around the proboscis and tarsi contain receptor neurons that can distinguish among water, salts, and sugars, and flies can distinguish among different sugars (Dethier, 1976).
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of dissolved oxygen in water samples This test was originally developed by Lajos Winkler, an Hungarian analytical chemist, in 1888, modifying a preceding test. Winkler discovered a safer and more precise method of dissolved oxygen analysis thanks to an iodometric titration. https://medseastareso2012.wordpress.com/2012/06/23/winkler-method-by-walter/ Posted on June 23, 2012 by lormau An excess of manganese(II) salt, iodide (I−) and hydroxide (OH−) ions is added to a water sample causing a white
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effects of global warming. The western side of the country uses snow packs from the mountains for its reservoirs during the spring and summer months. 75% of water in Western streams is attributed to melted snow. Even with only a slight increase in temperature overtime (0.8’C), the snow packs have decreased significantly and the summertime flow of water from the melted snowpack is expected to be 20-50% less this year. Some climatologists believe these increases in temperature can be explained by the warming
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(ex. Water) In can be expressed using the equation: S.G. =ρ sub.ρ water=m ofsusbtancev of substancem of waterv of water If, Vsub=Vwater then, S.G. =MsubMwater 2. If 54.96 mL of oil weighs 52.78g, what is its specific gravity? Given: Voil = 54.96 mL Moil = 52.78 g Formula: ρ=mv S.G. =ρ sub.ρ water Solution: Voil = 52.78 g54.96 mL = 0.9603 gml S.G. =0.9603gml1gml = 0.9603 3. A pycnometer weighs 50.00g. When filled with water, it
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