western Asia. The large tundra wolf of eastern Asia‚ the Tundra or Turukhan Wolf (Canis lupus albus)‚ is very close in relations to the wolves of northern Alaska. In the Arctic Islands and Greenland the Melville Island Wolf (Canis lupus arctos)‚ the Banks Island Wolf (Canis lupus bernardi)‚ the Baffin Island Wolf (Canis lupus manningi)‚ and the Greenland wolf (Canis lupus orion)‚ are all found. Wolves of the Continental Tundra and Newfoundland include the Alaska Tundra
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MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) What shapes the fundamental form of Earth’s surface? 1) _______ A) economics B) social development C) anthropology D) geology E) politics 2) What is the theory of plate tectonics? 2) _______ A) Earth is made up of a large number of geological plates that move slowly across its surface. B) Earth was created 6‚000 years ago. C) The number of tectonic plates
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amount of buildup in the atmosphere. Carbon is assimilated by the biosphere through photosynthesis and released through autotrophic (plant) and heterotrophic (animals‚ microbes‚ etc.) respiration. The magnitudes of these processes vary from biome to biome‚ but some of the largest fluxes are expected
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Introduction Over the years the many people have claimed Bigfoot into existence. However‚ after examining the facts you can say differ. Bigfoot is believed to be fake and real by many people‚ but if you look at the facts you can see that Bigfoot once roamed the earth but now is extinct and that Bigfoot sightings are just optical illusions. Example #1 Bigfoot once did roam the planet‚ but new scientific studies show that he most likely has become extinct. Scientists have found teeth of Gigantopithecus
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Bruce N. Waller reminds us to identify the issue. The argument was that the Alaskan pipeline is not a threat to the environment. Once this is determined‚ Waller suggests to recognize the conclusion. The pipeline may or may not be a threat to the tundra and Alaskan shoreline. The pipeline may or may not accidentally pollute its surroundings. In contrast‚ this particular issue had these supporting arguments: the Alaskan pipeline is essential to the United States’ economy‚ Alaska has the largest oil
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Core Content for Social Studies Assessment Elementary Version 4.1 August 2006 Introduction Core Content for Social Studies Assessment What is the Core Content for Social Studies Assessment? The Core Content for Assessment 4.1 (CCA 4.1) is a subset of the content standards in Kentucky’s Program of Studies for Grades Primary – 12. It represents the content standards that will be assessed beginning with the spring 2007 state assessment. The Core Content for Social Studies
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planning: (1) The Biogeography Zone: It is a large distinctive unit of similar ecology‚ biome representation‚ community and species‚ e.g.‚ the coasts‚ the islands‚ etc. (2) The Biotic Province: It is secondary unit within a biogeographic zone‚ giving weight to particular community. (3) The Land Region: It is a tertiary set of units within a province. It indicates different land forms. (4) The Biome: It is an ecological unit and is found in biogeographic zones or provinces.Explanation
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Magbabaya created the earth from the soil coming from Dadanyahan’s mouth but it was dry and colorless. Dadanyahan sprinkled his saliva and blessed by Magbabaya and it was the first rain. When water washed over the earth it created different landforms and water forms. Vegetation also sprouted and grow. Magbabaya and Makabughaw scoped some soil and made a figure with the use of Dadanyahan’s saliva. They put bones‚ blood vessels and blood to the seven figures they formed. Magbabaya and Dadanyahan
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ECOSYSTEMS AT RISK – CASE STUDY 2 PART 1: CORAL REEFS – OVERVIEW Coral reefs are often referred to as “the rainforests of the sea” because of they form some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. Its massive structure is formed from coral polyps (tiny animals that live in colonies) that support approximately 25% of all known marine species by providing essential habitats. Factors affecting reef development and survival include temperature‚ light‚ sedimentation and salinity of the water. Without
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Did you know that the biosphere II is a 7.2 million cubic foot greenhouse? The Biosphere II was made to be a mini- world‚ which was meant to mimic Biosphere I‚ The Earth. The Biosphere II has 7 different biomes including‚ and ocean‚ a desert‚ a savannah‚ a marsh‚ and a tropical rainforest. The biosphere II was originally made for 8 scientists to endure locked inside the Biosphere for two years‚ without any supplies! The plan looked perfect‚ but like everything in life problems quickly appeared
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