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For this research, the researcher relates to the ecological systems theory to explain the experiences of child headed households and how they survive in their everyday life where they are exposed to abuse, hunger, poverty, harm and lack parental-guardian relationship or guidance which is vital for child development. Ecological systems theory Bronfenbrenner developed his ecological … Read more
Scrap metal originates both in business and residential environments. Typically a “scrapper” will advertise their services to conveniently remove scrap metal for people who don’t need it. Scrap is often taken to a wrecking yard (also known as a scrapyard, junkyard, or breaker’s yard), where it is processed for later melting into new products. A … Read more
“Journey Before Destination”: Redemption in Stormlight Archive Redemption arcs not only serve to create a realistic cast of morally grey characters, but also lend validity to the hopeful idea that nobody is beyond saving and that there is a seed of goodness in everyone. In Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive series, Dalinar’s redemption arc is told … Read more
The Language of Flowers: Providing a Voice for the Voiceless In Virginia Woolf’s 1925 novel Mrs. Dalloway, flowers tell the reader many things about Clarissa. She uses flowers as pawns in her artificial game of life. Clarissa gives flowers human features and develops human attachments to them because she has difficulty understanding people. In other … Read more
In the case study “Engstrom Auto Mirror Plant: Motivating in Good Terms and Bad” by Michael Beer and Elizabeth Collins (2008), there are many detrimental organizational issues that are brought to light in the mist of industry downturn and organizational turmoil. There is no doubt that all companies ranging from small to large, face issues. … Read more
Sometimes the most complicated things can only be fixed with time. An example of this is how complicated the transition from childhood to adulthood is. The short story, ”Marigolds,” by Eugenia W. Collier reveals this transition and its complications that teens have to go through. She uses flashbacks to express the character’s’ insecurities and unsatisfying … Read more
Abstract. Recent researches have indicated the manufacturing of several useful products by using different industrial wastes all over the world. The materials remain as a waste till their potential to right use is understood. The solid waste in India has emerged as a great threat to the environmental health of the country. The sources for … Read more
A waterproof spray does wonders for your shoes. It is necessary to have one to lengthen the lifespan of your shoe, or to preserve it. This is necessary have if you live in areas that rain frequently. However, they are a superb addition to your home even on dry land. It is definitely cheaper to … Read more
2.1 General literature review A more exact definition given by Sladen et al (1985)[6] states that “Liquefaction is a phenomena wherein a mass of soil loses a large percentage of its shear resistance, when subjected to monotonic, cyclic, or shocking loading, and flows in a manner resembling a liquid until the shear stresses acting on … Read more
Plants are infected by a huge number of pathogens of which only a few succeed in causing disease. The attack by others is responded by a sophisticated immune system possessed by the plants. Entry of phytopathogen is a vital step in causing disease. Especially in viral infection, entry is possibly through physical injuries induced either … Read more
Natural contamination has existed for a significant long time yet just started to be imperative after the mechanical rebellion in the nineteenth century. Contamination happens when the consistent living space can’t destroy a segment without making devilishness or damage to itself. The parts included are not made by nature, and the beating system can contrast … Read more
The goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is a rare species of deep-sea shark. Sometimes called a “living fossil”, it is the only extant representative of the family Mitsukurinidae, a lineage some 125 million years old. This pink-skinned animal has a distinctive profile with an elongated, flattened snout, and highly protrusible jaws containing prominent nail-like teeth. It … Read more
Structuralist Analysis of Snow White Literature is full of binaries, which create meaning and function. Classic fairy tales are replete with patterns, symbols and binaries that use opposites to promote certain ideologies, convey certain messages. In the tale of Snow White, the structure followed is that of a sheltered beauty whose kind heart and attractiveness … Read more
Importance of Water in our daily life cannot be neglected at all because water is the main source of the survival of any living being living in this planet earth. Drinking healthy and hygienic drinking water will lead to a healthy life without any diseases, causes contaminated water get you many harmful disease which sometimes … Read more
Follow these tips to help make your commute safe and uneventful. Jack Frost has visited the Flint area several times recently. Those of us in Michigan are used to sunshine one day and a foot of snow the next. But that doesn’t mean we look forward to driving in it. As you hit the road … Read more
Over the past few decades, human activity has resulted in severely detrimental ocean pollution, affecting marine ecosystems, our communities, and the environment in general. The spread of oil, industrial/agricultural waste, and chemicals continue to harm the Pacific, but plastic remains one of the most destructive forms of pollutions, killing one million seabirds and one hundred … Read more
Wind power converts the kinetic energy in wind to generate electricity or mechanical power. This is done by using a large wind turbine usually consisting of propellers; the turbine can be connected to a generator to generate electricity, or the wind used as mechanical power to perform tasks such as pumping water or grinding grain. … Read more
In The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare, failure, particularly in regard to any major character’s shortcomings in fulfilling their obligations, is a consistent theme throughout the narrative, and which underpins every major plot event and its rippling effects among the characters. Camillo is perhaps the best example of what consecutive failures can do to someone … Read more
Water plays a major role in our day to day life cycle and it is a part and parcel of every human living in this planet. Our Earth contains 70% of water which should be sufficient for the growth of every human life form. But sadly millions of people die annually, most commonly children, because … Read more
Experiment 4 Title: Experiment with a spiral spring (Oscillation) Objective: 1. To show how the time of vertical oscillation depends on the load 2. To determine the spring constant 3. To determine the effective mass of the spring Introduction: Let the force constant of the spring, i.e. the force to produce unit extension, be k. … Read more
“Journey Before Destination”: Redemption in Stormlight Archive Redemption arcs not only serve to create a realistic cast of morally grey characters, but also lend validity to the hopeful idea that nobody is beyond saving and that there is a seed of goodness in everyone. In Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive series, Dalinar’s redemption arc is told … Read more
What is the issue? Global warming, also referred to as climate change, is the rise in the average temperature of the Earth’s climate system and its related effects. Multiple lines of scientific evidence show that the climate system is warming. The effects of global warming can be can be catastrophic to the world as we … Read more
The concept that I found that is important from this article is “Words are powerful”. I personally can relate in the sense that in our child care center, we had a child that was diagnosed with Autism. I experienced that the teachers will address the mother/caregiver and did not include the child in their conversation … Read more
During the Miocene period earth’s climate, had changed from cold to warm. In the Miocene epoch kelp forests appeared and became part of the earths most productive ecosystems. The Miocene epoch began 23.8 million years ago, and ended 5.3 million years ago (“The Miocene Epoch”. The Miocene Epoch. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Jan. 2018.). Many … Read more
Let’s start with where the Pisonia tree is found. It is an indigenous tree species indigenous to the tropical waters of the Pacific and the Indian Ocean. When talking about a cruel and a savage plant, the Pisonia just fits the bill. But, how does this thing happen and the tree claim the lives of … Read more
Acid rain is defined as precipitation in any form that has acidic properties, such as nitric and sulfuric acid which is formed in the atmosphere and falls to the ground. The pH scale is used the measure acidity and alkalinity in solutions. The lower the substance’s pH value is (less than 7), the more acidic … Read more
Is written and published in 2004 by a well-known Australian professor – Mark Elvin, who specialized in Chinese economic, cultural and environmental history. Chinese environmental history is comparatively tardy not only to the development of other categories of Chinese historiography but also to the western environmental history. Mark Elvin has given out a relatively concrete … Read more
Hot water can in fact freeze faster than cold water for a wide range of experimental conditions. This phenomenon is extremely counterintuitive, and surprising even to most scientists, but it is in fact real. It has been seen and studied in numerous experiments. While this phenomenon has been known for centuries, and was described by … Read more
Abstract The following research was conducted in order to assess the effect(s) caused by the depletion of a specific predator, the Green Sea Turtle, in the Andros Barrier Reef on the coral reef growth of coral reefs and survival. More specifically a cascading top down effect on the coral reef ecosystem is inferred, since Green … Read more
In this world of fast fashion and consumer culture, it’s easy to be caught up in a plethora of colour and pattern and knee-high leather boots. It’s easy to give yourself over to momentary wants and “needs” and lose sight of the bigger picture, but unfortunately, the picture is this – the fashion industry is … Read more
Ozone layer depletion is the destruction of ozone gas of upper atmospheric layer (stratosphere), caused by substances formed from breakdown of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). The ozone layer plays an ultimately significant role in absorbing ultraviolet radiation that are hazardous to living creatures on the Earth. It was until 1974, chlorine was found to be the … Read more
The Storm Within ‘The Storm’ by Kate Chopin, setting remains a huge detail in adding to the harrowing journey of this father-son team. Calling “the child’s attention to certain sombre clouds that were rolling with sinister intention from the west, accompanied by a sullen, threatening roar..” (3) is an example of brilliant foreshadowing using the … Read more
In Far from the Madding Crowd, Thomas Hardy uses nature to influence the actions of his shepherd and shepherdess protagonists, Bathsheba Everdene and Gabriel Oak, in two separate episodes involving rain storms. The conflict of Hardy’s Far from the Madding Crowd centers upon Bathsheba Everdene’s battle with and between her three suitors, Gabriel Oak, William … Read more
To begin with, according to U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 9th congressional district Jan Schakowsky an earthquake is “There is a lot that happens around the world we cannot control. We cannot stop earthquakes, we cannot prevent droughts, and we cannot prevent all conflict, but when we know where the hungry, the homeless and the sick … Read more
What is PV solar power? You have heard the term, but you are unsure as to its meaning. You are vaguely aware that solar power has something to do with making energy from sunlight. But what is PV solar power? Is it different from other kinds of solar power? PV solar power is different from … Read more
The images of the Dust Bowl migrants, made famous in John Steinbeck’s best selling novel The Grapes of Wrath (1939), tend to dominate the historical memory of migrant workers during the Great Depression era. However, while thousands of Okies and Arkies did take to the road in search of survival, they joined migrant workers who … Read more
In The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare, failure, particularly in regard to any major character’s shortcomings in fulfilling their obligations, is a consistent theme throughout the narrative, and which underpins every major plot event and its rippling effects among the characters. Camillo is perhaps the best example of what consecutive failures can do to someone … Read more
Upon anthesis, wind and insects play an important role in the pollination of mangoes. The exact species of insects, however, is unexplored, and there is no connection between specific insects and the amount of pollen being transported. Minimal pollen deposition rates and differences in environmental conditions leads to differentiating insect importance. In response to these … Read more
“Shark finning refers to the removal and retention of the shark fins and the discard at sea of the carcass. The shark is most often still alive when it is tossed back into the water. Unable to swim, the shark slowly sinks toward the bottom where it is eaten alive by other fish.” (http://www.sharkwater.com/index.php/shark-education/ ) … Read more
The maple is a common tree found across the northern hemisphere known for their vibrant autumn colors. Maples are also known for their interesting seed dispersal methods. These seeds, or samaras, are often called helicopters or whirlybirds due to their distinct two-winged appearance. By having two papery wings, the samaras are able to spin to … Read more
With growing populations and economies globally, in addition to climate change impacts to the most vulnerable parts of the world, being able to better quantify, and assess our current electrical consumption will be crucial for our security and long-term sustainability. According to the United Nations latest statistics, half of humanity – 3.5 billion people – … Read more
Every hydraulic system has a minimum number of basic components regardless of its design and function. The fundamental components of the hydraulic system include pump, reservoir, directional valve, check valve, pressure relieve valve, selector valve, actuator, and filter. An open center system has fluid flowing, with any pressure in the system when the actuating mechanisms … Read more
Transpiration, or the loss of water vapor from the leaves and stems of plants, is a process that assists in evaporative cooling, gas exchange, and the absorption and distribution of minerals and water throughout the plant. The process is fundamental to photosynthesis because it supplies a plant with the water needed to synthesis glucose. Glucose … Read more
The article “Why Tap Water is Better Than Bottle Water” by Sovie Karlstron and Christine Dell’Amore, National Geographic’s Green Guides, discusses why the population should choose tap water over bottled water. According to the article, bottled water may actually be doing more harm than good. Dell’Amore and Karlstron bring awareness to the detriment brought to … Read more
In this film The Lorax advocates for nature and everything that lives inside of it. As you watch the Film you can see the spiritual and emotional connection the Lorax has to the land. The Lorax and the environment around him was sustainable and forever lasting until the Once-ler came around. The Once-Ler created his … Read more
Solar energy is one of the cleanest sources of electricity. Solar panels operate by converting the sun’s energy into electricity that we can use. Sunlight is made of small particles called photons, which radiate from the sun. According to physics.org, hen photons hit the Silicon atoms of the solar cell, they transfer their energy to … Read more
“The Global Circulation can be described as the worldwide system of winds where the necessary transport of heat from tropical to polar latitudes is accomplished,” (metoffice.gov.uk).These atmospheric heating and circulation patterns are controlled by three cells of air flow between the Earth’s poles and the equator. These three cells are the Polar Cell, Ferrel Cell, … Read more
The Amazon Rainforest extends over South America from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Andes Mountains in the west. It is home to the myriad species of fauna and flora, containing 50 percent of the world’s biodiversity. Numerous indigenous tribes live in the Amazon, rehearsing the ancient lifestyles unchanged more than thousand number … Read more
Environmental pollution has been a matter of concern for many years. The Mellon Institute of Pittsburgh, PA, USA, sponsored the first broad scientific study of smoke abatement, which resulted in legislation designed to decrease the effects of smoke. It is now well known that environmental contamination impacts on health; the World Health Organization estimates that … Read more
Background information of Study Biomass is the culmination of organic materials such as plant matter and manure that have not become fossilized and are used as a fuel or energy source. (Dictionary of the English Language, 2016). Plant biomass is a renewable source of energy that is produced through photosynthesis during Carbon IV Oxide assimilation … Read more
