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    fatty acid. It is a fuel that derived from the vegetable oils‚ animal fats‚ which is similar to the diesel fuel except that it is made from the crops. It is produced from domestically grown‚ renewable sources‚ such as crop oils or animal fats which are then chemically converted into biodiesel (Habmigren‚ 2003). Unlike diesel‚ biodiesel contains no petroleum products and free of sulfur compounds and aromatics (Habmigren‚ 2003). Until today‚ it is still the only alternative fuel for motor vehicle. The

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    Introduction In this project I aim to explain the contributes to the environment by the actions of humans and display the consequences. I am going to divide the project into different sections and then sub sections to make the project easier to navigate around and keep the information in relevant sections. • Section 1: HABITAT REDUCTION BY HUMANS. * The building of houses and roads * Quarrying * Farming * The draining of wetland areas * Recreational uses • Section

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    Fuels: fuel Conservation

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    preparation of fuel oils • Avoid oil spillage • Prevent oil leakage • Drain water from storage tank • Clean strainers/filters • Maintain the fuel oil at higher temperature in the main storage tank • Maintain correct pre-heat temperature Combustion of fuels oils & burner operation & maintenance • The heat generated by combustion of fuel is utilised by boiler or furnace of heating water or air or any process material. • Combustion effected by a burner which mixes fuel and air in proper

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    Australopithecus Fossil

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    called australopithecus‚ which means southern apes. These were small ape-like creatures(with a height between 107cm and 152cm) that showed evidence of walking upright. It is difficult to tell whether these begins are "humans" or "apes". Many of their characteristics are split between humans and apes. The many species of australopithecus include A.(australopithecus) ramidus‚ A. anamenesis‚ A. afarensis‚ A. africanus‚ A . acthiopicus‚ A. robustus‚ and A. boisei. The oldest known and identified species of

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    Alternative Fuels

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    Alternative Fuels People in America do not realize the fact that driving their vehicle is one of the regular activities that they do that has one of the largest impacts on the earth. With more and more cars in use each day‚ the more fossil fuels are called for. Fossil fuels are natural fuels that were formed from the remains of living organisms. These fossil fuels typically take millions of years to be formed. Since most fossil fuels are being imported due to it taking a huge amount of time

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    Fossil Story

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    Fossil Story Paper Northeastern Illinois has a great deal of geological history hidden beneath the surface. If you just take a trip to the Larson Quarry or even Pit 11 you can find some interesting rock formations as well as fossils in them. But‚ if you cannot get to these areas‚ this paper can tell you what you can find in 5 different locations in Northeastern Illinois. We will be looking at Larson Quarry‚ Thornton Quarry‚ Mazon River‚ Pit 11‚ and the Glacial Drift which is at Palos Hills and

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    Selling Fossils

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    states the criticisms of selling fossils to private owners and provides three reasons of support. While in the listening‚ the professor contradicts the textbook and says the advantages of selling the fossils to private owners outweight the disadvantages. Also‚ she refutes each of the author’s reasons. First of all‚ the reading passage contends that people will miss out viewing the fossils when they go to the private collectors. Consequently‚ the public interest in fossil will reduce. However‚ the professor

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    fossil brand

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    ASSIGNMENT SPECIAL PRODUCT GROUP BRAND: FOSSIL FOSSIL BRAND Founded in 1984‚ the Fossil brand was the springboard for everything the company has become for more than a quarter of a century. Fossil prides itself on its commitment to American vintage inspiration. This commitment has allowed for a strong retail presence globally‚ with more than 400 retail locations‚ 4‚000 wholesale locations and 13‚000 employees worldwide. Alongside the Fossil Brand‚ the company is constantly developing

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    Fossel Fuel

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    the key sources of energy means; fossil fuels are being depleted in a rapid mode which reflects that we need to concentrate over alternative sources of energy that could also prove to be eco-friendly. But‚ before discussing that it should be better to have an idea about the current scenario and where we are standing today in context of availability of energy resources. At present‚ approximately 80 percent of the energy used by us is supplied via fossil fuels which are called non-renewable energy

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    Fossil Evidence

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    1. A. Fossil evidence has been used to support evolution. Paleontologists have dug up old bones and other things that were preserved in sedimentary rock. All of these things that were found show evidence that there was life long ago‚ however that’s not the only thing these fossils show. Fossils also show that there have been changes in the organisms that have inhabited this earth. The reason it supports that is once we compare the fossils to another organism‚ by using many different techniques‚ we

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