biosphere (p.394-5). Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas. Transpiration is the transfer of water from plants leaves and stems into the atmosphere. Evapo-transpiration is a combination of the two. 2. Discuss how human activity affects water quality according to our text. According to the text‚ humans affect water quality by introducing waste. Waste that is contributed to water from humans includes agriculture (fertilizers‚ biocides and animal waste)‚ industry
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Language Shapes Our Personality Can language shape our personality? Tongues we use are indispensible factors of us. If you think about it‚ human beings use the tool in form of language in every possible aspect of life. In school‚ at home‚ while watching TV‚ playing sports‚ reading books‚ at the store‚ even on the walk. It is also a part of one’s heritage‚ cultural belonging and ethnic identity. Language surrounds us from every possible direction. It would be “silly” to say it has no influence
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The Victorian culture did not treat women or people with disabilities equally. It was a rigid class structure and did not deviate much. Moving up classes was difficult or impossible. All of these were shown in Flatland with great satire. Women were not even shapes in Flatland‚ and had their own set of ridiculous laws to protect the men at the expense of the women. They are called the frail sex. They are considered lesser than men. Women in Flatland are thought of as stupid and dangerous. They are
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Year 9 Geography Exam Revision Pack When is the exam? 1st February What will you be examined on? WILD WEATHER: 1) Tropical storms 2) Floods 3) Droughts 1) Tropical storms / Hurricanes / Typhoons / Cyclone (all the same event) The strongest tropical storms are called hurricanes‚ typhoons or tropical cyclones. The different names all mean the same thing‚ but are used in different parts of the world. If these huge storms start in the Atlantic‚ off the west coast of Africa
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environmental value. This topic allows students to carry out detailed studies of contrasting coastal environments at a local/ small scale‚ exploring competing and conflicting land uses‚ and evaluating the pressures created by development. It considers how vulnerable and valuable coastlines face a growing physical risk from rapid coastal erosion and coastal flooding. It provides an overview of coastal management‚ looking at protection and conservation strategies for the present and the future.
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Downloaded Downloaded from http://examguesspapers.com Education forum for ICSE Students GEOGRAPHY H.C.G. – Paper – 2 (Two hours) Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Attempt seven questions in all. Part I is compulsory. All questions from Part I are to
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society can shape or change us. Some specific examples of this are stereotypes‚ clothing‚ and religion. These things can shape us in many different ways and forms. Stereotypes have been around for a long period of time. Stereotypes is an idea or picture of a particular type of person or thing. They are still relevant in today’s society. Stereotypes shape us in many ways. If you have a stereotype‚ it affects who you associate yourself with‚ what kinds of foods you eat‚ how you dress‚ how people think
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civilization of Mesopotamia had its first settlements dating back since 10‚000 BCE. Due to this‚ it is considered as one of the birthplace of civilizations. Mesopotamia was also known as “the country between two rivers.” (Chilvers‚ 2007) These two rivers that surrounded this fertile land were the Tigris and the Euphrates. I believe that both rivers were one of the significant environmental factors that contributed to the development of the ancient civilization known as Mesopotamia. (Hollar‚ 2011)
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Mesopotamia was a polytheistic society that placed great importance on the worship of gods and goddesses. Their association of these gods and goddesses with the forces of nature may have been the result of intense changes in climate that ranged from rainstorms to long term droughts. The Mesopotamian society believed that the city of Babylon was founded by Marduk‚ a hero-god‚ who was the child of the goddess Wisdom. It was believed that Marduk created humans to serve the deities which is reflected
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2015 Candidate’s Name: Jeran Samuel Candidate Number: 150011 Title of Study: Unemployment Teacher: Miss Joseph Date: February‚ 13th 2015 Subject: Geography Year of Examination: 2015 Candidate’s Name: Jeran Samuel Candidate Number: 150011 Title of Study: Unemployment Teacher: Miss Joseph Date: February‚ 13th 2015 Subject: Geography Purpose of Study To examine the adverse effects of unemployment in my community of Freeland and to formulate solutions to alleviate the situation.
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