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    diction and geographical imagery help forge the analytical style‚ describing certain traits of the Okefenokee swamp. Passage 2‚ through descriptive diction and the usage of figurative language‚ the passage exemplifies the species contained in the swamp and their contribution towards it. Moreover‚ through the descriptors listed above‚ the purpose for passage 2 consists on the certain life forms to roam the swamp. For passage 1‚ the intent reasons the characteristics of the swampland and its sustainability

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    Caroni swamp

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    Sanctuary is located at #38 Bamboo Grove Settlement No. 1‚ Uriah Butler Highway‚ Off of Uriah Butler Highway‚ Valsayn‚ Trinidad‚ West Indies. It is approximately half an hour from Port of Spain‚ the capital city of Trinidad. This is the third largest swamp in Trinidad. The Caroni Bird Sanctuary is important because it is the home of Trinidad’s national bird‚ the Scarlet Ibis. Types of Birds‚ Animals and Trees that are found at the Caroni Bird

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    The Okefenokee Swamp is a well-known marshland and wildlife refuge located in southeastern Georgia and northern Florida. Its prominence in the world of nature has led to a variety of different opinions and feelings from the people who have researched or visited it. Two particular articles‚ Passage 1 and Passage 2‚ written two years apart‚ paint clearly separate pictures of the famed swamp. Passage 1 admires the swap and uses the details included to impress nature lovers or potential visitors‚ while

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    Wetland Research Paper

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    When most people think of wetlands the first thing that will pop into their mind will be visions of swamps and flooded plains. These marshy lands would seem to have no purpose‚ while in reality they are the most precious form of ecosystem that we have in America. Wetlands contribute to biodiversity‚ clean water‚ flood control‚ and provide a habitat for millions of species of plants and animals. Even with all this wetlands still face mass destruction‚ much like the rain forests they are just as productive

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    surface. The land is covered by stagnant water that does not exceed 6 meters. They are considered important as they are home to various species of flora and fauna. Wetlands covers 6 %of the earth`s land surface. This includes marshes‚ mangroves fens‚ swamps‚ lagoons etc. They store water for a long period of time and help keep floods in check. They also prevent coastal erosion. Despite the fact that these marshlands are important the reduction in the levels of these areas are very apparent .The government

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    There are more to aquatic plants than just floating on the surface of water. Aquatic plants are plants that can adapt and live in a freshwater environment. They are sometimes called hydrophytes. These include plants that live in fresh wetlands‚ swamps‚ ponds‚ lakes‚ and marshes. This type of plant actually serves two important functions. First‚ they help oxygenate water (2006) and they provide nutrients and food for some fishes (Tappin‚ 2003). There are many types of aquatic plants including rooted

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    an ESPN College Football Analyst once stated. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium‚ or “The Swamp‚” is widely recognized as one of‚ if not the toughest‚ environments for a visiting team in all of college football. Several facelifts after the stadium’s original construction in 1930 have made Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium the state-of-the-art facility you see at today’s game. Without a bad seat in the house‚ "The Swamp" ranks as the largest stadium in the state of Florida. The Gators’ average home

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    area from shoreline to depth of 200 meters. Enough light penetrates to support photosynthesis -Oceanic Province: area in open ocean w/ water depths greater than 200 meters. Organisms adapt to dark environment. -Wetland soils are rich in nutrients. Swamps are wetlands w/ trees and marshes are wetlands w/out trees -Zones of the lake: -Littoral zone: most productive zone‚ photosynthesis is greatest -Limnetic zone: open water beyone littoral zone‚ extends down as far as light penetrates‚ microscopic

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    Crossing the Swamp

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    easy and others are rather hard. Mary Oliver’s poem‚ Crossing the Swamp supports the quote stated. Over all Oliver’s poem depicts a struggle of life that one must overcome‚ hence the title. In Mary Oliver’s poem poetic devices are used to achieve the literal meaning as well as establish a relationship between the speaker and the swamp. In the poem the use of imagery‚ structure‚ diction and metaphors convey the struggle between the swamp and the speaker. One of the techniques Mary Oliver used to demonstrate

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    Wetland Resources in Bangladesh Saroar M. Mustafa Concept‚ Types and Status of Wetlands in Bangladesh: The Ramsar Convention (1971) has defined wetlands as - areas of marsh‚ fen‚ peat-land‚ or water‚ whether natural or artificial‚ permanent or temporary‚ with water that is static or flowing‚ fresh‚ brackish or salt‚ including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres. The Ramsar definition of wetlands lumps together a wide range of contrasting habitats

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