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    Why are some volcanoes more hazardous than others? There are several reasons that influence volcanic hazards‚ these include the viscosity of the magma‚ proximity to population centres‚ materials that are ejected from the volcano‚ the magnitude of the eruption and the plate margin that the volcano rests upon. The viscosity of the magma depends on 3 things‚ the temperature‚ dissolved gasses and the chemistry involved in the magma. These factors produce 2 main types of magma called acid and basic

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    Jobs in Ancient Rome In ancient Rome there were many different types of jobs. Some of the jobs paid well‚ while others did not. A lot of jobs were shown on inscriptions on tombstones. Most jobs are very similar to jobs today. They mostly keep the same reputation as well. Jobs were not easy to come by and people worked hard to get them and maintain the job when they did have it . During ancient Roman times there were many jobs that were considered rich jobs. Mainly everyone in the military became

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    The debt over burning fossil fuels and the impact it has caused on climate change as been discussed over years without answer as to say if the gradual warming of the earth is a natural process or if human activity has added to the acceleration of climate change or is the key behind it. Evidence of this is the hockey stick debt as temperature rise rapidly once humans became developed. One thing we do know is that there are many natural events that possibly could accelerate global warming but also

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    Transformed into a church in early 7th century ce Ancient viewers would have associated sphere with eternity and perfection‚ and the dome’s surface must have evoked a starry night sky Visually the dome seems unanchored House of the Mysteries 7.25 Origin: Pompeii Material: Painted plaster Period: 60-50 BCE Style: Second Description: Represent initiation into womanhood or marriage‚ in the presence of Dionysis and Ariadne Solid and bold modeling of life-size figures‚ calm and varied poses‚ lend a quiet power

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    The Romans used both scientific and mythological methods in their medicine. By adopting the methods of Greek medicine; the Romans obtained a solid foundation. They copied Hippocrates‚ who separated the study of medicine from philosophy and had an overall approach to the health of humans. Hippocrates also observed the habits and environment of humans to accurately determine illnesses and discover treatments. The Romans adapted the Hippocratic method and combined it with mythical and religious views

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    Catcher in the Rye 2014/03/19 Dear Holden Caulfield‚ I have taken the liberty in writing you this letter. I have created a mixed tape of ten songs that I thing you would like. I hope that you can connect with what these songs are talking about and you love this mixed tape. First we have Demons by Imagine Dragons. I picked this song because‚ as the title states‚ your inner demons. “Your eyes‚ they shine so bright. I wanna save that light. I can’t escape this now‚ unless you show me how

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    History of Painting Philippines Artistic paintings were introduced to the Filipinos in the 16th century when the Spaniards arrived in the Philippines. During this time‚ the Spaniards used paintings as religious propaganda to spread Catholicism throughout the Philippines. These paintings‚ appearing mostly on church walls‚ featured religious figures appearing in Catholic teachings. Due to the Church’s supervision of Filipino art and Spanish occupation of the Philippines‚ the purpose of most paintings

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    HERITAGE AND CULTURAL TOURISM TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Tourism is third largest industry in the world and according to the report of World travel and Tourism Council tourism industry generates approx 12% of world GNP (Agyei and Samuel‚ 2006). Heritage and culture has always been one of the most significant aspects of world tourism. People live their lives against rich environment formed by historic buildings‚ countryside’s of ancient times (Chang‚ 2000). This present research report

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    Review for test 2 Chapter 6 Read- Storing and Serving Food 6.9‚ 6.10‚ 6.12‚ 6.13‚ Combines utility with aesthetics and meaning. 6.9 “Three-Legged Ting with Cover” 6th Century‚ from China‚ simple shape‚ three legs‚ repeated circles‚ quatrefoil pattern‚ made of bronze‚ made for liquids such as “ritual wine” may have been placed next to deceased ancestors as a shrine for good blessings 6.10“Basket” 1890-1910‚ from the Promo tribe (California)‚ basket decorated with feathers shells over the

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    The ‘Pompeii mosaic of Vagrant musicians’ is a mosaic that depicts everyday people playing instruments. The Romans saw Greek statues as the most aesthetically pleasing item and they would soon copy the work. In doing so‚ they were preserving copies of Greek/Roman

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