sickness which include sniffling‚ coughing‚ sneezing‚ and may be confused as a common cold or fever. 4.Summarize how the conditions found in the Gulf of Mexico contribute to the overgrowth of phytoplankton. Gulf of Mexico has over 40 kinds of toxic algae and since people still eat the fish it contribute to the overgrowth.
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commonly known as red tide. This is a situation wherein algae reproduce easily because of the chemicals that flows through different bodies of water. Algal bloom is also connected in climate changes we encounter in this century. It’s either the algae reproduce easily by the climate or the algae are having hard times reproducing for the same reason. It can also be observed in aquariums. An experiment is given for the readers to know how algae reproduce by different situations. After reading this whole
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Chopowick Rosalyne November 25‚ 2009 Coral reefs are considered to be the rainforest of the oceans and arguably the most beautiful habitat in the world. Coral reefs are underwater ecosystems where many species such as fish‚ marine plants‚ sponges‚ algae thrive on. As the text‚ Living in the Environment describes it: coral reefs “are among the world’s oldest‚ most diverse and most productive ecosystems” (Hackett‚ 132). Unfortunately‚ coral reefs are on the endangered list mainly due to human’s involvement
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Introduction I. Attention Catcher: Mmm…carbon dioxide. Tastes good‚ doesn’t it? No? No. You’re right. Tastes horrible. To us‚ anyway. But plants seem to enjoy it… II. Listener Relevance: So how does this affect you? As long as we have trees‚ we’re fine‚ right? III. Speaker Credibility: Well‚ after reading everything on the subject…yes‚ everything! Including Piscina and Homs’ Chemical Society Reviews on October 25‚ I know that these amazing little green things can offer a lot more than
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Analysts expect gas prices to decrease or remain mostly flat not only in 2014‚ but for years to come. Nonetheless‚ drivers in some states will see higher prices at the pump‚ starting January 1. Gas prices may not have seemed all that cheap in 2013. But in fact‚ prices for the year as a whole were less expensive than they have been. According toAAA’s year-end report‚ American drivers paid $3.49 per gallon of regular‚ on average for 2013. That’s the cheapest per-gallon average since 2010; the national
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Andrew McClarren Each of the articles were notably different from each other based on the perspective the author took when discussing the usage of biofuels. In the first article‚ On the Horizon‚ Planes Powered by Plant Fuel‚ Author Matthew Wald reviews jet fuels‚ both alternative fuel based as well as petroleum based and the advantages and disadvantages of each. He established where he believes the issues lie and that is within the costs and land accessibility. The fruit jatropha is being used as
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GAC008 Assessment Event 4: Academic Research Essay Increase of Algae Harms Ecosystem Globally Student Name: Devan Andria Student ID #: 19980004 Teacher: Jennifer Ruden Due Date: 16 May 2013 Word Count: 1584 Table of Contents Introduction 3 What is Eutrophication? 3 How Does Eutrophication Start? 4 Effects of Eutrophication 4 Eutrophication in Indonesia 5 Treatment for Eutrophication 6 Conclusion 6 References 7 Question: What is meant by ‘eutrophication’? Explain
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seen an increasing amount of algal blooms caused by an excess of nutrients‚ most notably nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). Algae being “photosynthetic microorganisms that are found in most habitats” (SJRWMD‚ 2007) and algal blooms being defined as a “rapid increase in the density of algae in an aquatic system... [that is] increased by nutrient pollution” (SJRWMD‚ 2007). Algae blooms contribute to the continuing loss of marine life in the IRL‚ including fish‚ marine mammals‚ and mangroves. Among other
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Snail Evolution Snails are tiny slimy creatures. Mainly recognized by their characteristic shells‚ weirdly strange ability to stick to anything‚ and their odd questionable ooze that they leave behind. There are many different types of snails ranging from tiny too large. The smallest snail is called Daphniola eptalophas. The largest snail species is called the Giant African Land Snail (ALGALS). The most know relative of the snail family is the slug. A snail without its shell is just
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24 hour period.” (Pond Life 2001) There are several environmental factors that are essential in maintaining stable pond life. If any of the factors drastically change the results may increase or decrease the life within the pond. If there is more algae sediment in a controlled environment then more protozoa’s will be observed. If the pond water is in a controlled environment‚ then the pond life should remain stable. Materials Glass jar with metal lid Shovel Large scooping spoon Large long
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