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    APES Midterm Exam Review 1. Earth (chapter 5) a. Atmosphere Oxygen (21%)‚ Nitrogen (78%)‚ Argon CO2 Water Vapor Helium (1%) Layers (from closest to farthest) Troposphere (weather) Stratosphere (ozone) Mesosphere (meteors) Thermosphere (Aurora) Exosphere (satillites) Weather Factors include cloud coverage‚ precipitation‚ temperature‚ temperature‚ humidity‚ winds‚ air pressure Climate Factors include elevation‚ proximity to water‚ distance to poles/equator b. Biogeochemical Cycles

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    Young Goodman Brown

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    Cited: Hawthorne‚ Nathaniel. “Young Goodman Brown”.1835. Great American Short Stories. Ed. Wallace and Mary Stegner. New York: Dell‚ 1985. 53 – 68. Print. Wilson‚ Kathleen‚ ed. “Young Goodman Brown” Short Stories for kids. Detroit: Gale‚ 1997. 297 – 299. Print. Plot summary: “Young Goodman Brown.” “Discovering Authors. Online Detroit: Gale‚ 2003. Discovering

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    policy of legalized racism: the civilian public housing program which instituted segregation back into integrated neighborhoods. These housing policies themselves began to take on a greater significance by the late 1940’s and onward. In 1947 Wallace Stegner attempted to build houses through a cooperative. It allowed three African-Americans to become members of the cooperative showing an attempt to integrate housing opportunities. The cooperative did not however succeed because the FHA refused to

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     and Christine McQuade. “Homeplace by Scott Russell Sanders.” Seeing & Writing.4th ed. Boston. Bedford/St. Martin’s‚ 2010. N. pag. Print "“The world is a book‚ and those who do not travel read only one page.” ." seven­g. seveng‚ 11 Jan 2012. Web. 21 Oct. 2013. . Stegner‚ Wallace. “A Sense of Place.” Random House‚ Inc.‚ 1992. Print.

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    but he can ride; that’s for damn sure. Did you see how he topped off that roan horse‚” Dakota said. “Stuck it on him like patting for a dance.” Old man Stegner won the roan in a poker game at the saloon in town. He was a big‚ good looking rawboned thing. A proud cut gelding standing chin high to a tall man and old man Stegner didn’t realize until he got the horse to the ranch that the hands at the Rafter C were laughing all the way back to their spread. The old man’s son‚ Billy‚ a

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    Being A Smart Shopper Is A Skill The most important thing to me when shopping is not the things I buy‚ but what I get for my money. There are many things to keep in mind as I shop. I have to think of the things I need‚ if I’m shopping wisely and not get caught up in all of the TV ads and if I am within my budget. But with a little focus and discipline‚ I know I can do it. After all‚ I come from a long line of generations before me that have done just that. Most importantly‚ are

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    endeavors were unprecedented and a crucial component in the formation of the West’s identity. The American West’s identity is elusive and complex‚ and at times static and dynamic‚ requiring a deep understanding and appreciation in order to interpret. Stegner embodies these characteristics and examines these factors while separating them into three broad categories that define the American West’s identity that ultimately will lead to its decline: aridity‚ environmental restructuring‚ and culture. The

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    Ken Kesey was an interesting man who grew up and lived throughout the World War II; which‚ lasted from 1939 – 1941. He also lived‚ for the majority of his life‚ through the Cold War; which‚ lasted from 1946 - 1991. He witnessed the acts against freedom and segregation going on in the United States‚ and also the repercussions of Hitler’s rein. Kesey took part in some government studies that altered his mind‚ maybe for good‚ or just for the moments while under the influence. All of these events

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    Thesis Statement: Crane’s use of imagery‚ impressionism‚ and realism presents a startling picture of war that in effect makes the story an example of anti-war literature. I. Introduction II. Imagery III. Impressionism IV. Realism V. Conclusion “The Red Badge of Courage”: An Anti-War Novel Throughout history‚ literature has glorified war as a romantic event‚ where men won honor through acts of heroism. Many novels have been written to this effect. What is war‚ really‚

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    www.OnlineExamHelp.com UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level 1123/21 ENGLISH LANGUAGE Paper 2 Reading May/June 2013 INSERT 1 hour 45 minutes READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST This insert contains the two reading passages. This document consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page. DC (LEO) 57477/7 © UCLES 2013 [Turn over www.OnlineExamHelp.com 2 Passage 1 – The Internet 1 One of the most exciting innovations of recent times has

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