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“Riding the Black Cockatoo” by John Danalis
Australia
The author foreshadows his ‘family secret’ with which simile? Why is this an effective comparison? The simile associated with his family secret is like a kangaroo- iconic in the wild but troublesome in the paddock. It is an effective way because the secret is troublesome outside of the family. Why did the author decide to…
Salinity Lab Report
Chemistry
Nature
Water
The Effect Salinity Has on Primary Productivity Research Question: How does the amount of salinity in the water affect gross primary productivity? Hypothesis: The higher the salinity content in the water the lower the gross primary productivity values. Variables: Control- The group with zero salt added. Dependent- Dissolved oxygen reading. Independent- The salt concentration in…
Compare and Contrast Europe and Asia
Europe
The geographical differences between the East and the West are among the most common distinctions used to identify these two different parts of the world. As a result, it is inevitable that comparisons are made between the development of European and Asian civilizations during medieval times. During the Medieval Ages, feudalism largely influenced the social,…
The Damaging Effects of Acid Rain on Society
Acid Rain
Society
The damaging effects of acid rain on society is becoming overwhelmed with great amounts of pollution from cars, factories and an large amounts of garbage. The immense amounts of sulphur dioxide put into the air causes high levels of acid in the atmosphere. When this sulphuric acid is absorbed into moisture in the air, then…
Chicago Skyline One of Illinois Official Seven Wonders
America
I don’t know if the Chicago Skyline is one of Illinois official seven wonders. I do know that is one of mine. At some point in everyone’s life they should make the journey to experience the magnificent view of the Chicago Skyline. Young or old, whether it is day or night, winter or summer, by…
American Labor Movement: Development Of Unions
America
Development
The American Labor Movement originated in the 19th century when disgruntled workers formed urban associations to fight for their rights and privileges as citizens in a free nation. They vehemently opposed being treated as slaves and enduring unbearable working conditions any longer. Workers united and acknowledged the power of collective action in protesting oppressive companies….
Circle of Gold by Candy Dawson Boyd
Jamaica
Main Characters Mattie Benson-the daughter of Mrs. Benson and twin sister of Matt Benson Matt Benson- twin brother of Mattie and son of Mrs. Benson Mrs. Benson- Mattie and Matt’s mother Toni Douglas – Mattie’s best friend Angel Higgley- Mattie’s enemy/ bully Charlene- Angel’s best friend and follower Mrs. Rausch- Mrs. Benson’s boss Mrs. Stamps-neighbor/…
The Earthquake in Chile
Disaster
Earthquake
Natural Disaster
Heinrich von Kleist’s “The Earthquake in Chile” presented a number of ideas and concepts embedded within the story of star-crossed lovers Jeronimo Rugera and Josephe Asteron. By and large, it was a representation of many themes in one story such that the major ideas of providence, then social injustice and disintegration, and the hope…
Kit Kat International Strategy- Comparison of 3 Three Countries
Countries
The exchanges globalization brings opportunities to companies, but also challenges. The standardization of certain aspects of the everyday life as for example the cinema or the restoration, does not exfoliate the differences between the cultures. People like their culture, and their roots. The local consumers want to mark their difference. They want to continue to…
Walton-on-the-naze Coursework
Beach
Sea
Water
For my geography coursework, I will be exploring many question based on the coastal processes and other coastal Ideas at Walton-on-the-naze. The main hypothesis that I will be studying is that if ‘Management of the coast at Walton is better than doing nothing’. I will also be studying questions such as the best and worst…
| theme | The five themes of geography are location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region. |
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| description | Geography is a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth and planets. The first person to use the word γεωγραφία was Eratosthenes. |
| quotations | Geography has made us neighbors. History is not everything, but it is a starting point. Love, having no geography, knows no boundaries. There is an eternal landscape, a geography of the soul; we search for its outlines all our lives. War is God’s way of teaching Americans geography. |
| information | Importance: Geography can help us understand the planet’s movement, changes, and systems. Topics that are relevant to today such as climate change, water availability, natural resources, and more are much easier understood by those who know geography well., |