The tropical rainforest and tropical savannah are two of the ten major global terrestrial biomes of the world. While they are both located on or near equatorial regions‚ varying differences in climate‚ biodiversity‚ ecology‚ and soils characterize each region. Even though both are under the larger categorization of being “tropical”‚ the similarities end there‚ as each biome has its unique features that set it apart. However‚ these unique characteristics may become the source of a biome’s downfall
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You exam will have 60 multiple choice questions worth 1 pt each and 4 essay questions worth 10 points each for a total of 100 points. Review Exam 2 Underlined= possible essay questions. Chapter 5 1. In a pressure gradients winds will move winds from ____ pressure to ____pressure. 2. Know the movements for a cyclone and anticyclone in both hemispheres. 3. What is atmospheric pressure? 4. What device is used to measure atmospheric pressure? 5. What is the relationship between
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In Paradise Lost ‚ Milton characterizes Eve as autarchic as compared to Genesis‚ to show that obedience to God is truly more important than our own worth. In the original Genesis story‚ Eve is portrayed as a woman who was solely tricked by Satan into doing his evil doings‚ although in Paradise Lost‚ Milton portrays Eve as a woman who wasn’t just manipulated by Satan‚ but allows the reader to see Eve’s disobedience through her independent thought. In the beginning of book 9 of Paradise Lost‚
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My project was over the tropical rainforest biome. The tropical rain forest is a forest of tall trees in a region of year-round warmth. An average of 50-260 inches (125-660) cm of rain falls yearly. A tropical rain forest has more kinds of trees than any other area in the world. Scientists have counted about 100-300 species in one 2 ½ acre area in South America. Seventy percent of the plants in the rainforest are trees. There are a couple of topics that can be discussed within this biome such as
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Paradise Lost and Rape of the Lock When we think of an epic poem‚ we rapidly turn our minds to a world of adventures and deeds of heroic or legendary figures. Amongst the greatest epic poems stands John Milton’s Paradise Lost‚ a traditional epic based on the biblical story of the “fall of mankind”. There also exists a form of satire of the classical epic poem that adapts the elevated heroic style to a trivial subject; this is called a mock epic. Alexander Pope wrote by these means the Rape of the
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To what extent are the impacts of Tropical Revolving storms determined by human factors rather than physical factors? (40marks) A tropical revolving storm is a huge and extremely violent tropical storm which can be up to 500km in diameter. The Coriolis force is the driving force behind the spinning of these storms creating a lot of the storms power. These TRS are either known as hurricanes in the North Atlantic Region or Typhoons in the South East Asia region. However to become a TRS they have to
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Good vs. Evil according to Milton in Paradise Lost. John Milton divided the characters in his epic poem Paradise Lost into two sides‚ one side under God representing good‚ and the other side under Satan representing evil and sin. Milton first introduced the reader to the character Satan‚ the representative of all evil‚ and his allegiance of fallen angels that aided in his revolt against God. Only later did Milton introduce the reader to all powerful God‚ leader and creator of all mankind. The
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Hurricane Katrina To be considered Hurricane Katrina could be the most powerful and deadly hurricane to form and land in the United States to this day. When formed‚ Katrina was a Category 5 hurricane‚ but when landed‚ it became a Category 4 hurricane. This released some of the tension‚ but not much. Hurricane Katrina contained 175 mile per hour winds causing massive pressure and destruction. Most of eastern North America began to take safety cautions. The White House and government began to make
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Paradise Lost vs. Genesis 3:1-6 In the book of Genesis 3:1-6‚ the passage teaches the story of how Satan tempts Eve into causing the act that leads to the “fall of mankind”. Of this biblical account‚ is where John Milton gained inspiration for the idea of is work‚ Paradise Lost. Milton’s storyline and broad array of imagery portray the tale in a different light than that told in the Bible. While both accounts of “the fall”‚ are used to convey the same story and outcome‚ the two versions share some
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Critical Analysis: Paradise Lost In "Book I" of Paradise Lost‚ John Milton describes Satan’s reaction to the realities of Hell after he is banished from Heaven. After Satan and his followers have been thrown to Hell‚ it quickly becomes apparent the torture and torment they will face. In this passage‚ Satan‚ who is unable to accept his place at the foot of God‚ unsuccessfully attempts to overtake the throne of God. His view of having "equaled" God and having the "ambitious aim" of becoming
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