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What is an “Expansive Soil”? Expansive soils contain minerals such as smectite clays that are capable of absorbing water. When they absorb water they increase in volume. The more water they absorb the more their volume increases. Expansions of ten percent or more are not uncommon. This change in volume can exert enough force on…

The Cuyahoga River, once the lifeblood of the land, served as a reflection of people’s perception of their own well-being. Spanning 100 miles, this renowned river was instrumental in the rise of tycoons and legends. However, it fell victim to human intervention, leading to its contamination and subsequent environmental devastation. The water became burdened with…

Geology Chapter 1 Geology is a very important subject in science and for the purpose of this study we would begin by looking at basic things in Geology. Let us first of all define Geology. Geology is the study of the Earth, its processes, its materials, its history, and its effect on humans and life…

Magnesium is the 12th component on the periodic tabular array. It is located in the 2nd group called the alkaline Earth metals. Natural Mg contains three different isotopes, and there are 12 others that are recognized. Seawater is a rich beginning of Mg in the signifier of salt. Magnesium is the 8th most abundant component…

Nature versus nurture is a debate that has been had for many years. Both sides bring valid points of view to the table. Evidence shows that they both shape who we are as individuals through the genotypes and phenotypes we acquire from conception and our continual development as humans. In my opinion I feel we…

The cutting down of over 30 million trees every year has caused significant difficulties for the local animals and wildlife. Each tree that is cut down displaces yet another animal, forcing them to migrate closer to urban areas in search of shelter. These displaced animals initially roam around in search of food, but when unable…

The Gokstad was a well-built Viking ship that was designed to navigate efficiently in water. It had strong wooden layers on its sides, which made it durable and watertight. The rudder showcased advanced technology, and the oar holes were specifically designed for the people inside the ship. The deck had loose planking for easy storage….

Exposure to silica particles present in dust from dry-mixed bagged products, cutting fixed concrete, or treating hardened concrete with high silica aggregates can harm the respiratory system. Prolonged inhalation of high levels of respirable crystalline silica, due to inadequate control measures or failure to use proper respiratory protection, may result in silicosis and an elevated…

They accumulate inside the cells by ion trapping due to low permeability of the membranes to the dissociated species. Ion trapping requires a gradient between the external water pH and intracellular pH such that the pH of water is lower than the cytoplasm It can be seen from the experimental results that at water pH…

It was in 1960 when the Taguibo Watershed area became a part of the concession of Butuan Logs Inc. which resulted in the Philippine Army declaring it a “No Mans Land” in 1984. Eventually, 4,367. 44 hectares out of the 12,438 hectares was proclaimed Taguibo River Watershed Forest Reserve under Presidential Proclamation No. 1075 dated…