While the decline of arctic deer populations would be quite tragic‚ the evidence presented in support of it is inadequate‚ and further proof is required to evaluate the stated claim. It is important to take whatever action is required to maintain the deer population‚ but first we must ascertain whether they are actually on the decline. Local hunter reports are sufficient to launch a preliminary investigation‚ but do not provide substantial confirmation of the deer’s plight. Rather‚ a census is required
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Problem The Problem is the ripening time of bananas and spoiling time frame. Hypothesis If there is a smaller amount of starch in the banana at the harvesting period‚ then the banana will take a longer time to spoil and a shorter time to ripen. Purpose The purpose of this experiment is to determine which phase of ripening period is the best time to buy a banana depending on the amount of starch in the banana and determining the spoiling period. Variables The Variable of this experiment
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e pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty. He lived until he was 96 years old‚ married over 200 wives‚ has 60 daughters and 96 sons which most of whom he lived longer than. Ramses was about the age of 30 when he officially became the Pharaoh of Egypt and he reigned for over 65 years‚ which is the second longest time in Egyptian history. He is known for his major building plans due to the colossal sculptures of him found all over Egypt. Ramses’ reputation as a great King was widely known to many‚ mainly for
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The Decline of Sparta in 371BC Sparta has been famous since antiquity for her military strength; indeed‚ it was believed by most Greeks that if Sparta rose against Attica‚ Athens would not be able to hold out for more than three years before surrendering. So‚ if Sparta was considered one of the strongest players in the classical world‚ why would she fall? The numbers of Spartiates have long been suggested as the main contributing factor in her decline. According to Plutarch‚ at the Battle of Leuctra
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Abstract This essay will discuss the major reasons for the decline in communal living in the Pacific. Firstly the essay examines issues in regards to social change which are migration and conflict of interest. Secondly‚ the essay will discuss concerns from an economic standpoint where education and employment are considered. Thirdly‚ the essay will look at cultural issues in regards to Westernization and cultural identity. The essay concludes that the Pacific people need to realise in order
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and Plutarch as a basis. Sallust and Plutarch‚ while coming from different worlds and living different lives were very much alike in the thoughts that they presented in their writing on the fall of the Roman Republic. Sallust was an active individual in Roman politics during the Republic’s decline. He was a tribune in 52 BC who was kicked out of the Senate amid allegations of immorality. In 49 BC Sallust was in command of one of Julius Caesar’s legions and was elected to Praetor in 47
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The era of the Tang and Song Dynasties is considered the Golden Age of Post-classical China. During these times‚ trade‚ society‚ art‚ and literature all flourished. A revival of Confucian thought was promoted by the governments of both dynasties. There was a decline in the status of women over this time period as well. These political and social aspects of Chinese life have both changed and remained the constant as China progressed through the Tang and the Song dynasties. The rebuilding of and expansion
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During the Han Dynasty is when confucianism became the dominant political standpoint for the next 2‚000 years. Confucianism‚ which revolves almost entirely around issues related to family‚ morals‚ and the role of the good ruler. In the short reading of “The Responsibility of Rulership” by Dong Zhongshu it explains that confucianism is a unifying idea and heaven upholds its rule‚ which is why the leaders must rule with firmness. Without humans‚ earth‚ and heaven fathers will not be able to control
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What was the reason for the decreased crime rate from the 1990s to the 2000s? The increase in technology in the late 1980s-early 1990s made it easier for gangs and criminals to commit crimes. In the 1990s there was a lot of crime going on and many people though that it was going to keep increasing into the 2000s but to many peoples surprise the crime rate actually decreased. After the 1990s‚ which was a decade full of crime‚ many people thought that the crime rate would increase in the 2000s
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The stories we hear about how the West was won are all lies. The history of the West was written by the horse. Wherever a settler left his footprint there was a Hoofprint beside it. Men came farther and further west to stake their claim in the great American wilderness. But they encountered a strength that couldn’t be tamed- Wild Horses. Mustangs (Flicka‚ 2006). Wild horses are the foundation of the Wild West‚ now all of their land has been taken. They are in danger of extinction. Wild Horse management
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