2.1.1 Distinguish between biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem * Biotic factors in an ecosystem are living‚ biological factors that may influence an organism in an ecosystem * Abiotic factors are non-living‚ physical factors that may influence an organism in an ecosystem 2.1.2 Define the term trophic level * The position that an organism occupies in a food chain‚ or a group of organisms in a community that occupy the same position in food chains 2.1.3 Identify and explain
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PART 2: What does it actually mean to be overweight? Obesity is a medical condition in which excessive body fat has aggregated to the extent that it can have negative effect on health‚ leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. The way you know if a person is obese or overweight is by measuring their body mass index‚ or BMI. The calculation of the BMI is based on the ratio of a person’s height and weight (BMI=kg/). What is diabetes? Well diabetes‚ is a sickness that many
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Arlain Sivas June 19‚ 2013 What is the difference between Diabetes type 1 and Diabetes type 2. We all know that Diabetes type 1 and Diabetes type 2 caused when your body has high level of sugar (glucose) in your blood stream. I had research from the web sites and I found some descriptions of Diabetes type 1 and Diabetes type 2. First I will write down what I read about Diabetes type 1. (www.diabetesnerveStudy.com) If you have type 1 diabetes you are well aware of the importance of insulin replacement
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Diabetes is a term that covers several conditions that relate to a person’s ability to process sugar. The two most common conditions are called Type 1 and Type 2. Both of these conditions have similarities‚ but they also have great differences. To understand the different types of diabetes‚ it is important to understand how the body processes sugar. In general‚ terms‚ when a person consumes carbohydrates‚ they are broken down into glucose‚ which then enters the bloodstream. At the same time‚ the
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to process sugars properly. There are two main types of diabetes. Type 1 is where the body does not produce any insulin and so the person is dependent on taking insulin shots to survive. Type 2 is where the body can produce insulin but may not be able to produce enough to meet the needs of the body or the body is not properly using the insulin so the person has high blood sugars. Living a healthy lifestyle can decrease your chance at getting Type 2 diabetes (Milchovich‚ S. K.‚ & Dunn-Long‚
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Type One and Type Two Diabetes Type one diabetes is a life threatening disease with no cure known‚ but only treatment to help maintain a normal life. The exact origin of type one diabetes is not known and no known way to prevent the disease from occurring. Many signs are known to help catch the diabetes early on before it becomes life threatening. Some common symptoms are constant hunger‚ weight loss‚ increased thirst‚ and urinating frequently. Type two diabetes is also a life threatening disease
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begins at year 3‚So t=2‚t+1=3.and the present value of the annuity =$5000/8%*[1-(1/1+8%)^(25-2)] = $51‚855.29 ! ! ! C5-q11 A:(1)IRR(DF):$-750000+$310000/(1+r)+$430000(1+r)^2+ $330000(1+r)^3=0 r=19.8253% IRR(SR)=$-2100000+$1200000/(1+r)+$760000(1+r)^2+$850000/ (1+r)^3=0 r=17.3641% since r1>r2 project deepwater fishing should be chosen. (2)incremental cash flow: initial investment: -$1350000 year1:$890000 year2:$330000 year3: $520000 IRR : $-1350000+$890000/(1+r)+$330000/(1+r)^2+$520000/(1+r)^3=0 r=15
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the children’s strengths and abilities and make adjustments as you move along. It is also important to utilize in home experiences that can be useful for the children’s benefit. Daily tasks can slowly support the children to major accomplishments. 2. Explain “able-to function needs” and “neurodiversity”. The word‚ “able-to function needs” is defined as what the child need to function or progress
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Name: Alex Bernardino Date: December 15‚ 2014 Section: 934 The Narrative Life of Frederick DouglassChapter 2 Vocabulary and Questions I. Vocabulary Vocabulary Word 1. Evince 2. Ineffable 3.Obdurate Predicted Meaning Something that might have to do with envy Something you cannot believe. Something you have to obtain Intended Meaning reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling). too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words. stubbornly refusing to
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plate as my sketchpad and my hands as a pencil‚ in order to create wonderful and tasty works of art. I have always enjoyed cooking for guests‚ and by attending this program I will learn the skills I need to turn my passion into a full time career. 2. Attributes that describes me most when it comes to cooking are: cleanliness‚ productivity‚ a quick study‚ and organization. There is always room to improve and acquire more attributes in class‚ and in the field is where I will forge and master them
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