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    mechanically attached to. One of the more common voltage signal ranges used with tachogenerators is 0 to 10 volts Hence tachogeneratros are electrical type of tachometer. Electrical voltages may be statically induced or dynamically induced. Depending on the nature of the voltage induced there are two types of tachogenerators: 1. DC tachogenerator 2. AC tachogenerator PRINCIPLE It operates on the principle of Faraday’s Laws of Electromagnetic induction . It states that whenever there is a

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    decomposers of the Amazon includes fungi‚ earthworms‚ termites‚ bacteria‚ and protozoans. They are very important because they decompose the rotting trees‚ decaying fruit‚ and dead animals in the forest. They also provide nutrients to the land. Human Impact on The Amazon • Deforestation- Many acres of the Amazon have been eliminated each year for farming‚

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    12 Topic – Climate change is being caused by humans‚ not a natural phenomenon. IV. Causes by human involvement A – “… humans are changing the climate in ways that threaten our societies and the ecosystems…” B – “The principle reason for the mounting thermometer is a century and a half of industrialization. 1. Overall‚ the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere has increased by 31% since 1750‚ i.e. since the Industrial Revolution. C – “Humans have increased significantly the numbers of greenhouse

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    the author of article number one‚ titled “ Terrestrial Ecosystem”. It is a fervent article about the restoration and protection of the endemic plant and animal life of Hawaiʻi. Article number two is called “Hoea ea: Land education and food sovereignty in Hawaiʻi” written by Manulani Aluli Meyer. Hoʻea ea is about educating someone about the land and different actions that is being taken to ensure Hawaiʻis natural resources. The tone of both the articles show passion towards the protection and education

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    Natural Selection and Heritability: From Butterflies to humans Created for SPICE by Amy Non and Carmella O’Steen March 2007 Natural Selection Simulation Lesson 2 (as modified from Robert Gendron’s “Simulating Natural Selection” for Introductory Biology Lab College Course‚ Indiana University of Pennsylvania) Key Question(s): What is natural selection? How does natural selection change allele frequencies over time? Does natural selection work differently on large versus small populations

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    Ecosystems: Change and Challenge The Structure of Ecosystems Ecosystem: a dynamic‚ stable system characterised by the interaction of plants and animals with each other and with the non-living components of the environment The components of an ecosystem are categorised as either biotic and abiotic Biotic means the living environment‚ components include: i). Vegetation (living and decomposing) ii). Mammals‚ insects‚ birds and microorganisms Biomass-the mass of material in the bodies

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    One of things that we all experience is stress. Stress does not judge‚ it affects the rich‚ the poor‚ whites‚ blacks‚ male or female‚ children and adults. Some people may have higher stress levels depending on their livestyles. Stress is the “wear and tear” our bodies experience as we adjust to our continually changing environment; it has physical and emotional effects on us and can create positive or negative feeling. As a positive influence‚ stress can help compel us to action that may result

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    Christianna Dolce Mrs. Ramos November 11‚ 2015 Option for the Poor and Vulnerable Do you know what the 7 catholic social teachings are? They are matters in the Church about social justice‚ issues of poverty and wealth‚ social organization and the role of the state. Now that you know what those are I can tell you what option for the poor and vulnerable is. It is one of the 7 Catholic Social Teachings‚ that teaches us to respect the less fortunate‚ and homeless‚ and to not take what we have for

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    There is a difference between natural hazardsand natural disasters. A hazard is an event orobject that is a potential source of harm to a community. A disaster occurs as the result of ahazardous event that dramatically affects a community. There are six broad types of hazards:1. Atmospheric Ð for example‚ cyclones‚ hailstorms‚blizzards or bushfires2. Hydrological Ð for example‚ flooding‚ waveaction or glaciers3. Geological Ð for example‚ earthquakes orvolcanoes4. Biological Ð for example‚ disease

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    Elderly- they maybe power less and may give full power and control to the abuser that they trust‚ they may have a loss of memory due to dementia or loss of memory and mobility so it make it harder for them to get around and communicate to others. Vulnerable- power of the abuser they will trust them‚ but they will also find it hard to communicated with others because of their vulnerability. Environment- Own home- family could exploit a member of the family by taking advantage of their finances e.g.

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