used in a language may have been taken from some other language. Geography‚ for example‚ is an English word. It has its origin in Greek‚ which relates to description of the earth. It is made of two Greek words‚ ‘ge’ meaning’ ‘earth’ and ‘graphia’ meaning ‘writing’. Find out more about the earth. The earth is the third nearest planet to the Sun. In size‚ it is the fifth largest planet. It is slightly flattened at the poles. That is why‚ its shape is described as a Geoid. Geoid means an earth-like
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GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA Particulars Description Location The Indian peninsula is separated from mainland Asia by the Himalayas. The Country is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal in the east‚ the Arabian Sea in the west‚ and the Indian Ocean to the south. Geographic Coordinates Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere‚ the Country extends between 8° 4’ and 37° 6’ latitudes north of the Equator‚ and 68° 7’ and 97° 25’ longitudes east of it. Indian Standard Time Area Border Countries
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------------------------------------------------- Rock (geology) In geology‚ a rock is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of one or more minerals or mineraloids. For example‚ the common rock‚ granite‚ is a combination of the quartz‚ feldspar and biotite minerals. The Earth’s outer solid layer‚ the lithosphere‚ is made of rock. Rocks have been used by mankind throughout history. From the Stone Age rocks have been used for tools. The minerals and metals we find in rocks have been essential to
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Title: States of Matter Introductions: In this activity you will investigate the physical science of the different states of matter. You are going to see how different atoms and molecules (types of particles) change state (solid‚ liquid‚ and gas) when they are heated or cooled. 1. Click on the link: http://phet.colorado.edu/ This is a screen shot of the website: 2. Click the “Play with sims” button. 3. Click “New Sims”->Click “States of Matter: Basics”->Click “Run Now” This is a screen shot
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Why is sleep so important in everyone’s daily lives? Sleep matters because not only does it give you energy‚ it makes sure you function properly‚ and not get sick. If you do not get enough sleep you could gain weight. Yet there is also disorders that can make you not fall asleep. This is also a main concern in health. In the article “Why sleep matters” Barbara Kantrowitz and Karen Springen discuss why sleep is the most important for a child’s health. Barbara Kantrowitz is a writer of health and women’s
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Social Studies 10: Geography Review Package I. Geography of Canada The ten provinces are Alberta‚ British Columbia‚ Manitoba‚ New Brunswick‚ Newfoundland and Labrador‚ Nova Scotia‚ Ontario‚ Prince Edward Island‚ Quebec‚ and Saskatchewan. The three territories are Northwest Territories‚ Nunavut‚ and Yukon. The capital cities are Edmonton‚ Victoria‚ Winnipeg‚ Fredericton‚ St. John’s‚ Halifax‚ Toronto‚ Charlottetown‚ Quebec City‚ Regina‚ Yellowknife‚ Iqaluit‚ and Whitehorse. The bodies of waters
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equal‚ that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights‚ that among these are life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness."-- "The Declaration of Independence"‚ 1776 --Thomas Jefferson. Many people believe that their future is a matter of chance and they don’t have the control over it. But these are only pagan faiths. We all were born equal and good; there is no such a notion as a bad baby. Therefore‚ man’s future life is a consequence of his own choices. All people are different
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mauritiusexaminationssyndicatemauritiusexaminationssyndicate- mauritius Index Number ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… MAURITIUS EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE The Certificate of Primary Education Examination October 2010 HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY (Subject Code No. 142) Time: 1 hour For Markers’ Use Only Instructions to Candidates 1. 2. 3. Section/ Question Check that this question paper
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extent to which all interest groups involved can be satisfied with its outcome. [40] Plan: Introduction History of T5 Location Interest groups Main body BAA Locals of SipsonGovernment HACAN Trade unions Environmentalists Conclusion A summary of 3 best facts What could happen in the future? ANSWER Conflict is a state of discord or disagreement cause by the actual or perceived opposition of needs‚ values and interests between people. An example of a local conflict is Terminal 5 in Heathrow
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Conservation Matters I chose to write about Carl Safina for this extended critique assignment. He was born in Long Island and raised from a fishing family. Safina is a true biologist who study’s ocean life his early exploration right on the beach front and fishing. The reason I picked him for this assignment because we both believe in preserving animals and life. Additionally‚ all institutions are out of date with telling the real story about humanity and nature. He essential question is why does conservation
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