Natural Selection affects all the levels of taxonomic hierarchy from genes to groups of distantly related individuals. In order for this to occur‚ natural selection must produce adaptations that can be passed down through generations. Heritability‚ the phenotypic variance accounted for by genetics effects‚ must also be present (Latta‚ 2010). The levels of organization are bound together. Therefore‚ if one level has benefited by an adaptation caused by natural selection‚ then latter levels will
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Arbitrage in LIQUIFIED Natural Gas December 2012 Take a look at the long-term charts of crude oil and natural gas. The historical oil-to-gas price ratios have ranged from 6:1 to 10:1 before the economic crisis. Since one barrel of oil contains the energy equivalent of the 5.825 million BTU of natural gas‚ an implied BTU arbitrage kept this relationship in check. Spot natural gas traded as low 1.905 earlier in the week implying an energy equivalent price of a barrel
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Explain Natural Law theory In this essay‚ I will discuss the theories behind Natural Law‚ as well as the qualities it is seen to possess. I will explain Aquinas’ concepts and theory on Natural Law‚ discussing eudaimonia and the doctrine of the double effect. Finally‚ I will reflect on some of the positive and negative aspects‚ in summarising Natural Law theory. It is important to highlight that Natural Laws differ from acts which occur naturally. There are many aspects to Natural Law‚ the first
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Patrick Meehan Jeb Waldschmidt ENGL 102-05 3-26-05 Natural Gas and the Future of Energy Until recently natural gas was considered the dirty brother of oil. Natural gas was often stranded and left undeveloped‚ often wasting it. Oftentimes natural gas was considered unusable ’ and worthless ’ compared to oil. But now that the oil is running out a new light is being shown on natural gas. Today natural gas is very much in favor as a clean fossil fuel‚ especially for
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Natural Law can be traced back into the Ancient Greek and Roman worlds. In Sophocles’ play ’Antigone’‚ Natural Law is very apparent throughout and the writings of the Greek Philosopher; Aristotle. In his works - ’Nicomachean Ethics’ - he wrote; "The natural is that which is everywhere‚ is equally valid‚ and depends not upon being or not being received...that which is natural is unchangeable‚ and has the same power everywhere.’ The Ancient Stoics emphasised the importance of Logos‚ or rationality
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Natural Selection is “a mechanism… whereby an organism has characteristics enabling it to survive under current environment conditions. It will then pass these characteristics to its offspring” . The theory of Natural Selection was first published by Charles Darwin in the 19th century after hearing that another scientist‚ Alfred Wallace‚ was publishing a similar theory. The basis of their theories was: 1. Variation in traits within individuals in specie’s generation. 2. Heritability- where some
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Chemical Composition of Natural Gas Natural gas is a naturally occurring gas mixture‚ consisting mainly of methane. While most of the gas supplied to Union Gas is from western Canada‚ some gas is supplied from other sources‚ including the United States and Ontario producers. While the gas from these sources has a similar analysis‚ it is not entirely the same. The table below outlines the typical components of natural gas on the Union Gas system and the typical ranges for these values (allowing for
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the Natural Environment The health and sustainability of the earth’s natural environment is critical to the long term conservation of the delicate ecosystem that is crucial for all living things. For many destinations‚ the natural environment is one of the primary attractions for leisure visitors. A wide range of recreational‚ activity based‚ educational‚ cultural activities and experiences‚ can be accessed by visitors in natural and protected areas. The development of natural and/or
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Singapore‚ unlike many other larger countries‚ are lacking in natural resources. The main reason for Singapore’s growth and success today is largely due to good governance‚ encouraging the influx of foreign investments and development in various fields like engineering and manufacturing sectors. However‚ without the most important criteria to ensure economic success; the human population and workforce‚ Singapore would not have been able to achieve today’s standards as a first world country. Without
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Chapter ten focused primarily on evolution and natural selection. Evolution are the changes in traits‚ phenotypes‚ of groups of organisms over time. Darwin was influenced by Lamark and Malthus‚ who were other scientists during his time. Lamar believed that acquired characters are passed on to offspring. For example‚ giraffe necks would change for “adaptation”. Giraffes would be born with longer necks. Malthus believed that populations try to go beyond support capacity. He believed they go through
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