1) Ostler addresses the many factors that come into play regarding endangered languages. Explains the causes that are responsible for some of these endangered languages like imperialism. He defends globalization and mentions global languages are only an effect of globalization. This argument is based on a casual argument because its mainly based on a definition‚ globalization being one of them. It also carry’s some complexity to the argument which is a direct cause of casual arguments. 2) The structure
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species’ Scientific names created a buzz. Are we that careless of these natural wealth that had been given to us that we almost always take them for granted and even do not give justice to their names? When I have watched the documentary entitled “The Endangered Tales” I was once again reminded of how richly blessed we are‚ Filipinos‚ that we have such unique and beautiful animals and plants just at our own backyard. I really love the numerous species of orchids that we have and I find it most interesting
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McGraw-Hill Online Learning Center Test Answers 1. There was a dramatic increase in three of the following economic indicators during the mid 1920s. Which is the exception? Your response: rate of inflation Correct! Correct. See pages 809-10. 2. America’s economic boom in the 1920s resulted from: Your response: all of the above. Correct! Correct. See page 810. 3. Which of the following industries seemed least affected by the trend toward consolidation in the 1920s? Your
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Many animals today are becoming extinct or have already been considered endangered. Although there are many animal breeders in the world‚ the death rate of animals does not equal to the number of animals born each year. Animal cruelty is what makes our world less diverse because many animals are being beaten‚ left on the streets to die without care‚ or are getting killed for unlawful reasons such as animal testing. People do not realize how important it is to keep these animals safe because without
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Endangered languages: what is to be done‚ and why? The threat to linguistic resources is now recognized as a worldwide crisis. Language death is what happens when the last speaker of a particular language dies‚ or when a language community ceases to exist. It is an extinction that is happening on a massive scale and with astonishing speed. According to Krauss (1992a)‚ as many as half of the estimated 6‚000 languages spoken on earth are "moribund"; spoken only by adults who no longer teach them
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Question 1 - What is the focus and what are the strategies being employed in the organisation’s marketing program? 1.1 Introduction – Ocean Park’s mission and core values Ocean Park (“OP”) is the first theme park in Hong Kong and opened in 1977. It is a non-profit making organisation that aims to provide visitors a unique guest experience combining three elements of entertainment‚ education and conservation. With its long history and distinctive image‚ it has always been regarded as Hong Kong people’s
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6500 official languages. 2000 endangered languages. Leaves us with 4500 languages. Language death is occurring at a high rate. What are we doing? Do we care about our future generation? Do we have any values regarding our culture? The answer to all of that is very pessimistic. At this point of life‚ we give absolutely zero attention towards the death of the languages. We think that the languages that are vanishing do not matter‚ that is why they are dying‚ so why should we fight the tide? Well‚ I
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the next mating season begins. Red pandas stay in trees and due to deforestation they have no place else to go which is one of the reasons why they are an endangered species. There is less than 10‚000 red pandas left in the world. Their greatest threats are humans. Many baby red pandas do not survive to adulthood. The red pandas are endangered. They are now extinct in several countries. By cutting down trees in South Asia the red pandas are losing their homes‚ and boy the pandas not being healthy
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Many species of bees have recently been put on the endangered species list. They are vital to our food supply and help our crops grow. They help produce food‚ fiber‚ and shelter for us. Waves from cell phone towers or the rising heat could be the reason for the species decline in number. We can help to protects the bees by raising hives on our own‚ and by trying not to use harsh pesticides. Bees are what pollinate our crops. Without them the flowers could not be pollinated and would die. Without
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Irvin Cordero‚ Chase Demary Biology Endangered species research paper Alpine Wallaby is an endangered animal. Its scientific name is Thylogale Calabyi and its classification is Mammalia. Wallabies are members of the kangaroo clan found primarily in Australia and on nearby islands. There are many wallaby species‚ grouped roughly by habitat: shrub wallabies‚ brush wallabies‚ and rock wallabies. Hare wallabies are named for their size and their hare like behavior. All wallabies are marsupials or pouched mammals
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