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    Ocean and Gulf Shores

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    most notable sight is the ocean‚ which is miles and miles of clear blue water. Attached to the water was smoothe white sand‚ filled with petite seashells. The sky is cloudless and blue. Bright rays are always shining from the flourescent sun‚ making it the perfect place to sun bathe. There is always a gentle breeze blowing the palm trees and Marram grass. Families stay on the beach all day swimming in the ocean or playing a variety of beach activities. The sounds of the ocean are very comforting; the

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    Ocean Descriptive Writing

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    The sun was shining‚ the wind flowing through the air‚ and the waves were crashing onto the shoreline. The seagulls were roaming around trying to search for nourishment. As I step into the Atlantic Ocean I feel the sand between my toes and the water streaming around my body. I gazed at the horizon. The only thing I could see was the luminous sun and blue sky. The brisk water proceeds up my legs and to my torso as I stroll into the water. I submerged into the water and opened my eyes. All I could

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    Determining the Density of Plastics 1) Introduction ⦁ a) Purpose: Determine density of different plastics ⦁ b) Hypothesis: If density is related to the ratio of mass to volume‚ then density can be calculated by using the formula D=M/V. i. c) Background: Density is the physical property that can be used to help identify substances. D=M/V. mass= found using a balanc and labeled in grams and volume=graduated cylinder or taking ( lxwxh ) measured in mL or cm3 2) Materials ⦁ a) List -graduated

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    Turning Point Activity

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    ------------------------------------------------- Chapter 9 Turning Point Activity; Chapter 9 marks a turning point in the novel. Up to now‚ Tom’s adventures have been play and make-believe. In the scene at the graveyard‚ he and Huck witness real evil. Tom is forced to make life or death decisions. Analyze this chapter‚ addressing such questions as the following: How does Twain create the frightening atmosphere in the graveyard? To what senses does he appeal? How does he use foreshadowing – clues

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    the ocean powe energy

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    time support of efforts to create a marine hydrokinetic (MHK) industry in the United States. Finally‚ I would also like to express my appreciation for the members of the Department of Energy’s Water Power team who are integral to the success of our projects. I am a professor of Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University and Director of the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC). Prior to this appointment‚ I served as the Head of the School of Mechanical‚ Industrial

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    or plastic” came from? In 1977‚ Gordon Dancy revolutionized the consumer experience by inventing the plastic bag to replace the paper bag (Turner & Sutton‚ 2012). His intention was to save the trees that would need to be cut down to create paper bags; however in his quest for environmental preservation‚ he inadvertently created a worse evil. Plastic bags are everywhere; it is almost impossible to make a purchase today without receiving our items in a plastic bag‚ but how many of use save our plastic

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    Plastic from Milk

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    Plastic from milk Materials and Equipment The materials listed below are for doing the experimental procedure exactly as written. However‚ you can make changes to the experimental procedure in order to use a different size measuring cup and/or a stovetop rather than a microwave. * Mugs or other heat-resistant cups (4); they should all be identical so as not to introduce another variable (See Variables in Your Science Fair Project)‚ and large enough to hold more than 8 oz. of liquid * Masking

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    Biodegradable Plastic Bags

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    source but in general the average length is between 500 and 2 000 glucose units. There are two major molecules in starch - amylose and amylopectin. The alpha linkage of amylose starch allows it to be flexible and digestible. Starch-based biodegradable plastics may have starch contents ranging from 10% to greater than 90%. Starch based polymers can be based on crops such as corn (maize)‚ wheat or potatoes. Starch content needs to exceed 60% before significant material breakdown occurs. As the starch

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    Response to Documentary: “Addicted to Plastic”    This documentary enlightened me on how plastic influences our lives. For  instance‚ in the beginning of the film the filmmakers mention that they wouldn’t have  been able to create to movie if it wasn’t for plastic. Almost everything we use has  plastic or plastic residue in it.   I believe that it’s going to take a very long time until we can be completely  weaned off plastics. I also believe that we will never be able to get rid of plastics in the  oceans. The moment the film showed the build­up in our oceans

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    Stalingrad Turning Point

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    prisoners were taken by the Red Army; included in this latter number were 23 German Generals. Conversely‚ morale in the Red Army soared as a consequence of Stalingrad giving the Russians increased strength and confidence. This battle represented a turning point in the Second World War. By successfully defending the city of Stalingrad the Soviet Union were able to deny Hitler his summer

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