Communication is the Key Alex Belerique HUMA 1770 207291024 During the 12th to 14th centuries‚ technology related to communication was still fairly primal‚ and generally limited to face to face interactions. Of course‚ during a time where trade was at some points‚ booming between civilizations‚ a system of exchanging information was vital to successful trade‚ on small scales like people within the same area‚ and on larger scales‚ like communities in different regions. Successful trade transactions
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How does light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis? Does the amount of light intensity increase the rate of photosynthesis in a pondweed? Design aspect 1 Introduction My investigation will be centered on measuring the rate of photosynthesis and whether or not light intensity will affect it. The formula of photosynthesis is Carbon dioxide + water oxygen + glucose with the arrow referring to light energy as a means to convert the CO2 and H2O into oxygen and glucose. Logically‚ one would
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Economics IB past paper questions Structural questions 1. (a) “The price elasticity of demand and the price elasticity of supply for many primary commodities tend to be low.” Explain what is meant by this statement‚ and how this contributes to the problem of price instability for primary commodity producers. [10 marks] (b) Evaluate the view that it is best to allow primary commodity prices to be determined purely through the free interaction of market forces. [15 marks] 2. Explain what
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Thermochemistry IB questions 1. Ammonium nitrate‚ NH4NO3‚ dissolves readily in water according to the equation: NH4NO3(s) NH4+(aq) + NO3-(aq) H = 28kJ mol-1 Which of the following contribute(s) to the occurrence of this process? I. The system moves to lower enthalpy. II. The system becomes more disordered. a. I only b. II only c. Both I and II d. Neither I nor II 2. Which substance has the largest lattice energy? a. NaF b. KCl c. MgO d. CaS 3. A certain reaction is spontaneous
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Amos the Prophet The historical background A wandering people At the start of what is a series looking at some of the prophets of Israel‚ it might be helpful to do a little history which gives us a feel of the background. When I recently visited Israel and went in to the desert‚ it was interesting to note the Bedouin still living there in tents in a very primitive way. I wondered if the reaction to these roaming people was the same as the reaction in England to gypsies. Here in England the wandering
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* Biology Investigation 3.1 Porcellio Scaber (Slater‚ Woodlouse) Task 1 The crustacean Porcellio Scaber‚ or more commonly known as the woodlouse‚ is a species usually found in leaf litter or in fallen trees and bark. It feeds on detritus like many other isopods of its type‚ and is generally predated on by small mammals‚ lizards and some insects. The woodlouse habitat reflects its need to avoid warm and dry areas. The woodlouse is prone to desiccation (drying out) due to its body’s large surface
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Historical Monuments When thinking about architecture‚ many visual images come to mind. The works of many are seen everywhere we go‚ from the average home to a New York skyscraper. As these buildings are fairly common to most of us‚ we forget to incorporate the work of our prehistoric man that gave us the foundation of early architecture. Pre-historic monuments provide us with numerous amounts information about our past and how life existed in these prehistoric times. When comparing two great
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__________________________________________________________________________________ The following readings are taken from historical documents and the ideas of historians themselves concerning the American Colonial Experience and the American Revolution. It is hoped that the student will be able to have a deeper and more thorough understanding of his country’s early history and the developments that led to the Revolution from direct contact with these historical sources and interpretations of historians. Occasionally through the readings will
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already prophesied the prophecies of Haggai before his time. “According to J. Vernon McGee‚ in the study of this prophecy we will note how important it is to consider the historical book along with the prophetic books. There is a little cluster of the books that belong together; Ezra‚ Nehemiah‚ and Esther for the historical records and Haggai‚ Zechariah‚ and Malachi for the prophetic section. Haggai‚ the writer of this short book‚ is mentioned in Ezra 5:1-2 and 6:14”[2] “Also according to Samuel
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different ways. There were three key elements that assisted in the spread of vernacular languages. They were the need to spread the beliefs of religions‚ technological advances‚ and the role of women in society. Historical Foundations Among the first to begin the spread of the vernacular language was the French. Around the fourteenth century the vernacular works began to make their way around Europe. The conversion to vernacular language from Latin demonstrates
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