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    can improve these situations. As we talking about natural environment nowadays‚ we have to reflect ourselves on what we have done before this to the natural environment itself. Being such an irresponsible person or students who like to throw the rubbish everywhere‚ practice open burning and step on the grass that has been prohibited‚ it makes the environment become worst day by day. As we reflect back‚ this is all because our attitude itself. If we can change our attitude‚ I absolutely believe that

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    CD Question Bank – Workbook Science Year 6 Name: ………………………… Class: ……………………… Date: ……………. SUMMATIVE TEST 3 Theme: Investigating Materials SECTION A Instructions: Each question is followed by four options‚ A‚ B‚ C and D. Choose the correct answer. 1. | Razi kept the following food in a cupboard. Which food would be the first to spoil? | | A | | B | | | C | | D | | 2. | Which of the following are the characteristics of spoilt food? | | I | It is colourful. |

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    Non-toxic * Insoluble in water * Acid/base resistant and UV light resistant * High tensile strength and melting point * Permeable to oxygen (can decompose more speedily without oxygen) USES: * Disposable products such as razors‚ rubbish bags‚ cutlery => biodegradable‚ therefore environmentally safe * Surgical applications‚ such as surgical pins/stiches => biodegradable/compatible‚ non-toxic and high tensile strength‚ therefore safe to use in the body * Replacement for

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    Assess the view that the environmental problems caused by the disposal of rubbish can best be dealt with by market forces rather than by government intervention Market forces (a free competitive market) can make their best efforts to deal with environmental problems by trying to cut their external costs so they have minimal negative externalities. However‚ government intervention and taxes can also play a role in reducing the environmental problems. Market forces operate with one motive which

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    All around the world‚ humans are negatively affecting themselves without realising. Whether if it’s too much consumerism or too much waste in the globe. Humans don’t realise that when they waste or consume too much‚they aren’t just affecting themselves‚ but also the earth and people around them and everything else that’s living! Smoking is a way humans affect themselves negatively. Smoking can cause many different types of diseases in your body. People who smoke are all aware that smoking can have

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    protests that commenced in Paris and spread all over Europe. These protests were caused by the disenchantment of students at the rigid institutions that outlined formal relationships in society. They were discontented with the methods of education‚ consumerism and capitalism. Artists of the Arte Povera built a bridge between art and life by integrating these sentiments into their artwork. Their concern for the changes happening in society also influenced the way in which they presented their art. Because

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    THESIS: In the novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson‚ the characters and the situations they experience represent the decline of the American Dream and the rampant corruption in American society‚ due to widespread consumerism and self-interest. I. From the very beginnings of his country people have centered their life on achieving the American Dream. A. The concept of the American Dream is becoming a successful and prosperous citizen. B. It can have a variety

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    Should The Average Citizen Resist Globalization? Name: Professor: Course: Date: Introduction The world economy has realized major changes in terms of growth and structure towards trade in goods as well as assets‚ with trading nations becoming increasingly interdependent upon each other. In the last thirty five years‚ this process has developed at an accelerated speed and is now a major factor‚ in controlling the aspect of life today. This occurrence is accredited to globalization. There is much

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    example‚ cars have made the air unhealthy for people to breathe and poisonous gas is given off by factories. Trees on the hills have been cut down and waste water is being poured continuously into rivers.Furthermore‚ wherever we go today‚ we can find rubbish carelessly disposed. Pollution is‚ in fact‚ threatening our existence. The earth is our home and we have the duty to take care of it for ourselves and for our later generations. Fortunately‚ more and more people have realized these problems

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    Jen Sandoval Professor Agusta April 22‚ 2013 Post-Apocalyptic Philip K. Dick leads his readers into understanding the relationship between humanity and the environment and how changes when humanity is struck with adversity. It is asserted that the human condition will continue to place importance on material possessions‚ although society and the possession itself changes in “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” by Philip K. Dick. In the novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep

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