Metamorphic rocks are the transformation of the existing rocks‚ the protolith through the process of metamorphism. The Protoliths can be the igneous rock‚ sedimentary rock or any old metamorphic rock. Due to severe heat and pressure‚ the protolithis get various chemical or physical changes. These rocks create a huge part of the Earth’s crust and these can be classified by the mineral and chemical assemblage and by the textures. Examples of the metamorphic rocks are: slate‚ gneiss‚ schist‚ marble
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Marine engineering broadly refers to the engineering of boats‚ ships‚ oil rigs and any other marine vessel or structure. Specifically‚ marine engineering is the discipline of applying engineering sciences‚ mostly mechanical and electrical engineering‚ to the development‚ design‚ operation and maintenance of watercraft propulsion and on-board systems; e.g. power and propulsion plants‚ machinery‚ piping‚ automation and control systems etc. for marine vehicles of any kind like surface ships‚ submarines
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A joint is defined as a fracture in a rock between the sides of which there is no observable relative movement. They are present is most consolidated rocks of igneous‚ metamorphic and sedimentary origin. Joints may form as a result of either diastrophism or contraction. Description: (i) A series of parallel joints is called a ’joint set’. (ii) Two or more joint sets intersecting each other produce a ’joint system’. (iii) Two sets of joints nearly at right angles to one another‚ produced by the
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History of Rock Worksheet Write a 500- to 750-word explanation regarding the role of plate tectonics in the origin of igneous rocks. Igneous rocks can come from two hot liquid like materials‚ which are lava and magma‚ these to substances are a lot alike‚ magma is what lava is before it is taken to the Earth’s surface by a volcano eruption. These substances being such a large part of the forming of Igneous rocks is where the rock gets its name‚ the word igneous comes from the word ignis‚ which
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Vampire existence Almost each nation has legends about vampires that rummage people at night and drink their blood. In these legends‚ vampires are brutal‚ heartless‚ half-decayed creatures. For example‚ Slavic mythology has a belief that a vampire won’t get out of grave if you throw some corn inside. The vampire will count corns all night long. But the image of a vampire has changed. Today it is an mysterious sexy superstar that kept its peculiar traits: love of blood‚ hate for garlic‚ and fear
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Danielle Introduction to Philosophy April 23. 2013 The Existence of God The existence of God has been questioned‚ pondered‚ sought out and studied for hundreds‚ no‚ thousands of years since the beginning of time. “Does God exist?” “What do certain philosophers have to say about the existence of God?” “What do Christianity and Atheism have to say?” “What about those who say they have experienced God?” “If He does exist‚ what is He like?” “Why does
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Hugh Rice Peter D. Smith David I. Tomlinson Marine Insurance & Reinsurance - An Introduction Page Index 1. Introduction 2 2. Classes of Marine Business 3 3. Types of Insurance and Reinsurance 6 4. Organisations and systems 7 5. Claims 12 6. Rating 14 7. Data Problems 21 8. Reserving 23 9. Summary and Conclusion 31 10. Bibliography 31 - 1 - Marine Insurance and Reinsurance - An Introduction The only
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Leading Marines Lance Corporal Steven M. Spencer CLB-31 / Embark 2013/10/18 To: Gunnery Sergeant Sandoval / # / 0491 Originator: Lance Corporal Steven M. Spencer / 1262282666 / 0431 Task: Provide an essay summarizing MCWP 6-11 Leading Marines‚ also answer the question of‚ ‘Why did the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps want every Marine to read MCWP 6-11’‚ with 1000-1500 words. Method: By reading MCWP 6-11 Leading Marines‚ answer and write an analysis on the objectives given per
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instruments. For example in the steel pedal guitar can be plays the lead riff in “Country Roads” by John Denver. It can also be heard in “Wild Horses” by the Flying Burrito Brothers. Along with the pedal steel guitar another essential of country and folk rock is a acoustic guitar which can be heard through these albums and is the base for this genre. John Denver used Guild and Yamaha guitars‚ Neil Young played a Les Paul and Hank Williams Martin D-28. Some artists will use a variety of instruments‚ for
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What It Means To Be a Corporal of Marines A Corporal of United States Marine Corps had duty and responsibility that they carry out and sever on a day to day base. A Corporal is the lowest as a Noncommissioned Officer in the Marines Corps. A Corporal helps establish good order and discipline for their Marines. Corporals are held accounted for their and their Marines action. As Corporal of Marines they lead their Marines with firmness‚ fairness‚ and dignity. Corporals should have confidence‚ communicate
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