Geology 122 JAVELOSA‚ Luis Antonio A. 2008-68085 Plate tectonics as expressed in geological landforms and events: An exploration using global data and global visualization tools JAPAN (Convergent): Japan features a very interesting series of geomorphological features. The island lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire that is characterized by having active volcanic and tectonic activity. Due to its geomorphology‚ the area is very vulnerable to environmental hazards such as earthquakes‚ tsunamis‚ and
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methane (CH4)‚ among others from various industries‚ increases the overall temperature of the earth‚ resulting in global warming. Global warming has various serious hazards‚ both on the environment as well as on human health. It results in melting of glaciers and snow-capped mountains‚ causing an increase of the water levels in seas and rivers‚ thereby increasing the chances of
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solifluction and debris avalanche are related forms in which mass movement is by flowage. If shearing movement occurs on a surface on consolidated rock‚ the dislocated mass is a debris slide. Cliffs may become so steep through undercutting by rivers‚ glaciers or waves that masses of rocks will fall freely and constitute a rock-all type of landslide. Causes of Landslides: There are several factors which lead to the occurrence of landslides. Seismic activity‚ intensity of rainfall‚ steep slopes‚ rigidity
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Copper was the first metal that is used by humans as weapons and tools. It is shinny and has a reddish brown color. It’s application toward humans has really changed the way we live. Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity‚ which is often used as electrical wires or cables in generators‚ motors and electric products. In addition‚ it is also an outstanding conductor of heat‚ which is used in radiators and heating systems. Since it does not react with water and corrode easily‚ it is widely
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EOSC 114 – Final Review Notes Get A’s or die trying. Jason Kim Unit 1: A Fragile System At least 3 earthquake recording stations are required to find the location of the earthquake epicenter. A single recording station can only calculate distance‚ but not direction; to cover all possibilities‚ a complete circle is drawn around that station. If only two earthquake recording stations are used‚ the circles will overlap at two points. Data from a third recording station will eliminate one of
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Geography Exam - Study Notes The Australian continent: Countries that belong to the Asia-Pacific Region: | Countries that are described as being on the Pacific Rim: | * Australia * Brunei * Cambodia * People’s Republic of China * Hong Kong * Macau * Fiji * Indonesia * Japan * Kiribati * North Korea * South Korea * Laos * Malaysia * Marshall Islands * Federated States of Micronesia * Nauru * New Zealand * Palau * Papua New Guinea * Philippines *
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us. They breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen that sustains our life. Thus they make this world a better place to live in. Trees are also very necessary for having good rainfall. The trees attract rain bearing clouds and prevent soil erosion and conserve the earth. Our Government also realised the importance of trees. The ’Chipko Andolans’ and "Van Mahotsava’ made us all aware of the importance of trees."One tree by one man" scheme by Vinobha Bhave also helped the cause. Even science
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climate. Research supports the fact that Global warming is a huge factor in climate change and that human activities are increasing the warming of our world. When we look around the world today‚ we see that our seasons come in later times than usual‚ glaciers are melting rapidly than it did thirty years ago‚ animals are migrating farther than they usually do‚ to find food and water because it is too hot and the waters are drying up and food source is scarce. Our climate is changing‚ and this is as a result
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PLANET EARTH A Term Paper Presented to Ms. Lenie Jabagat Department of English In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for English III By Jim Paul Sencil January 30‚ 2013 PLANET EARTH Jim Paul C. Sencil Himamaylan National High School January 30‚ 2013 INTRODUCTION: Earth is the planet on which we live. Earth is the third planet from the sun. The particles which compose of the mass of the earth but more particularly the particles which from the mould on the surface
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Back in the summer of 2008 athletes from all over the world were getting together in China for the 29th edition of the Olympic Games. Just prior to the games inaugural ceremonies there were a lot of concerns about the air quality‚ the contamination‚ and the heat in Beijing. Many athletes wore face masks to prevent getting sick prior to their respective competitions. We might be asking ourselves‚ what does that have to do with climate change? As China and its neighbors economies grow‚ the need
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