VAN MAHOTSAV Van Mahotsav is an annual pan-Indian tree planting festival‚ occupying a week in the month of July. During this event millions of trees are planted. It was initiated in 1950 by K. M. Munshi‚ the then Union Minister for Agriculture and Food to create an enthusiasm in the mind of the populace for the conservation of forests and planting of trees. The main objectives of the planting of trees during Van Mahotsav are to: Provide fuel and thus release cow dung for use as manure
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modern society tell and learn about time. Ancient Egypt had learned a lot about medicine by the end of the New Kingdom. Their medicine consisted of plants‚ herbs and remedies such as honey to heal cuts and openings‚ different oils for cleaning‚ and acacia leaves were used for eyes and different skin diseases(Aboelsoud‚ 83). The Egyptians wrote down many prescriptions and treatments on papyrus which shows how it has affected and influenced modern medicine. These treatments and remedies are still seen
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Inca‚ and the Maya both are very different and the same in so many different ways! It’s just so fascinating how two societies from different times differ but at the same time be the same. Today we will be looking at two three components‚ those being beliefs‚ farming‚ and homes. let’s begin! The Inca and Maya don’t live today‚ they didn’t even live during the same time that being Inca lived during the 1500s and the Maya were 2600 B.C. but did the time effect how they live? So like I Said we will be
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Australia is the driest. (Australia is alarge island with a continental climate). 5. No succulents‚ very few spiny plants. Prevalent desert plants are the perenial evergreen tussock grasses (spinifex) and small trees or shrubs belonging to the genus Acacia. 6. Australia has 5 deserts: 4 on the west side‚ one in the center. a. Simpson Desert – southeast corner of the Northern Territories; < 500’ asl; stony desert b. Great Sandy – north part of western Australia; < 600’ above sea level
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TUNDRA The Tundra is the coldest of all the Biomes and being situated in the extreme north of the planet has desert like conditions. It has extremely low temperatures‚ poor nutrients‚ and short growing seasons. There is a very low precipitation of less than five inches a year which is coupled with strong‚ dry winds. There is a very large annual amount of snowfall in the region which surprisingly is advantageous to plant and animal life as the snow provides and insulation layer on the surface of
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The Abydos Cemetery was a burial ground for the ruling elites of Abydos in Predynastic times. “Umm el-Qa’ab”‚ which means "the mother of pots"‚ is the modern-day Arabic name of the site. (Bard 2008: 109) The cemetery is located in the desert between Abydos and the edge of a mountain range. The burial ground was used from at least the Naqada I period in 3800 B.C. It was the royal cemetery during the 1st Dynasty and was also used by the two last kings of the 2nd Dynasty. The area has been divided into
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Ginger(Zingiber officinalis) and Vinegar as Organic Insecticide BY: Aljon Tuyor Melchiville Joseal Diana Cuanan Elaine Castillo Mia Camille Decoy Lessette Ivan Rosas Introduction Toxic chemical is any substance which may be harmful to the environment or hazardous to your health if inhaled ingested or absorbed through the skin. Organic pesticides are just as strong as other forms of insect and weed control
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better understanding of the Ark of the Covenant‚ a short historical synopsis will be needed. In the pages to follow you will learn about the origin‚ journey and disappearance of the Ark. According to the Bible‚ the Ark of the Covenant was made of acacia or shittah-tree wood overlaid with gold. It was a cubit and a half in width and height‚ while two cubits in length. Atop this ornate box sat two cherubim facing one another‚ wings outstretched‚ forming the Mercy Seat. At the base of each corner‚ golden
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today is a reminder of the mining era in Kabwe. The wildlife in Zambia is very unique‚ you can find hippos‚ rhinos‚ elephants‚ lions and many more different type of animals only found in savannas. One example of a food web in the savanna is the acacia tree‚ which is a primary producer‚ which fuels the antelope and the giraffe‚ who are primary consumers‚ who in turn fuel the cheetah‚ which is a secondary consumer. Another example of a food web in the savanna is the red star grass as the
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Insects are often seen merely as pests or uninvited guests to humanactivities. A large number of insects coexist with us humans and are either harmless or beneficial to our society and its endeavors. Often what is needed is a proper balance between our society and the societies that insect speciesrepresent. The emergence in the mid-20th century of integrated pest management is one aspect of our efforts to live together more successfully. The changes humans have brought upon their ecosystems by monocultures
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