Maldives rising sea levels Population: 309‚000 Birth rate: 22.5 per 1000 Death rate: 3.5 per 1000 Republic of Maldives lies in the Indian Ocean as one of the flattest countries in the world‚ it is extremely vulnerable to rising sea level and the possibility of the country underwater in this century. The maldives consists of 1‚190 islands‚ Given mid–level scenarios for global warming emissions‚ 17 the Maldives is projected to experience sea level rise on the order of 1.5 feet (half
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A sugar substitute is a natural or artificial product made to produce the sweet flavor on food or other products that otherwise would be bitter. Synthetic artificial sugar substitutes are called artificial sweeteners. Inside the family of the sweeteners there are high-calorie ones like sugar or honey‚ but the low calorie ones are the artificial sweeteners mostly associated with diet products. These artificial sweeteners are what people consume today as a substitute to regular sugar (sucrose). According
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As artificial turf grows in popularity‚ questions about health risks arise. It seems as though every school with an athletic field wants to install artificial turf. Some parents worry about their children spending time on fields that may produce cancer causing agents. Professional sports experts suggest artificial turf may cause more knee injuries to athletes because of cleats on shoes sticking in the synthetic field (Patton 2). Health risks from artificial turf appear in several different forms
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is known as the catchment basin of four large rivers on the northern side and two on the western coast. 1. FEATURES OF THE GULF OF THAILAND Some of the physical and chemical features of the Gulf of Thailand include coral reefs‚ mineral resources and water quality. Coral reefs are havens‚ or safe places for many species and organisms. They are sensitive to pollution and are under threat from certain fishing practices. The main factors to coral destruction are the setting up of industrial parks and
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ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES INTRODUCTION: An Artificial Satellite is a people-made machine that orbits a variety of other objects in space. Many Artificial Satellites orbit the Earth to gather information about the universe‚ to predict the weather‚ to help with the navigation of ships and planes‚ to assist in telephone calls over the ocean‚ to observe the Earth‚ and as a tool to improve military activities. Though Artificial Satellites have mostly orbited Earth‚ some have orbited the moon‚ the sun
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Artificial Birth Control Definition of Artificial Birth Control Artificial birth control can be defined as any product‚ procedure or practice that uses artificial or unnatural means to prevent pregnancy. Barrier methods such as condoms and diaphragms‚ hormonal methods such as the pill and IUDs‚ and surgical sterilization procedures such as a vasectomy or hysterectomy are all considered to be artificial birth control methods. Artificial birth control is also refers to the use of any medication
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Artificial Breathing Aids - Iron Lung The Iron lung was invented in 1929 by Professor Phillip Drinker (1893-1977). The device performs the function of the muscles that control breathing. It was one of the first of several inventions designed to keep people alive who are unable to breathe unassisted. Pulmonators During the 1920s people who could not breathe on their own were aided by a pulmotor. This was a machine similar to fireplace bellows. It inflated and deflated the lungs by forcing air
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Artificial sweetners. Artificial sweetners have been in use for over one hundred years. A low calorie substitute for sugar it is used in many ways. Like it or not artificial sweetners are used in may low calorie products. Its no surprise that in todays weight conscious world people in an effort to lose weight will switch to these sweetners without a thought as to how these products have been made.. The soft drink industry has capitalized on dieting with their lines of soft drinks eg
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May 13‚ 2009 BIOETHICS ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION A. Historical Milleu of the development of the bioethical issue The reproductive revolution is upon us. The past half-century has seen the development of reproductive technologies previous generations could not even imagine. The term reproductive technology refers to various medical procedures that are designed to alleviate infertility‚ or the inability of a couple to produce a child of their own. These include artificial insemination‚ in vitro
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Natural Food Coloring from Spinach _______________ A Science Investigatory Project Presented to Mrs. Shellah Marie Tabayoyong-Cruz Marist School‚ Marikina City _______________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Course Science & Technology 9 _______________ Presented by DELA CRUZ‚ Mark Lawrence P. ARAOJO‚ Michael CONCEPCION‚ Matthew 9-St. Paul March 15‚ 2013 Acknowledgement I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude oto my chemistry
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