Minerals are inorganic substances that are essential for the proper functioning of the body. They are required for many biochemical processes and play a role in maintaining the structure of tissues and organs. Calcium is one of the most important minerals for the human body. It is necessary for bone and teeth formation, blood clotting, … Read more
There are a number of global problems that need to be addressed today. These include issues like pollution, climate change and water scarcity. While some progress has been made in tackling these problems, there is still a long way to go. One of the most pressing issues facing the world today is pollution. This is … Read more
Water is vital to life on Earth. It sustains all living things and is a key component of the natural environment. Water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, is the process by which water circulates through the Earth’s atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. The water cycle is driven by the sun’s heat, which evaporates water … Read more
As per U. S. EPA estimates, every year in the U. S, 1. 2 trillion gallons of sewage from households, industries, and restaurants is dumped into U. S. waterways. Urbanization, agriculture, and sewage discharge are major contributors in the loss and degradation of North American wetlands, resulting in an increasing amount of pollutants in the … Read more
At Red Bluff, the Tumblagooda Sandstone in this section is different to the Tumblagooda Sandstone found at Natures Window, and thus, the deposition environment is different. Red Bluff was most likely deposited in a fluvial-intertidal environment (shallow waters) as indicated by the high abundance of skolithos trace fossils, skolithos generally reside in shallow waters (refer … Read more
After committing to live on my own in Los Angeles, it was clear it was time for me to set up the soul sista lounge. I’m the homiest traveler you’ll probably ever know, and that’s exactly why within a month of living in my studio, I had the space decked out with a palm tree, … Read more
Procedure: Day 1: Buffer preparation First, the buffer was prepared by using the formula as follows: Figure 1: Calculation for prepare 0. 5 M Tris buffer at pH 6. 8 3. 033 g of Tris was weighed and placed in 400 ml beaker. Then, 25 mL of distilled water was added into the beaker that … Read more
There were flaws in the experiment. With the measuring cups it was difficult to tell whether or not the estimation was correct. If the experiment were to be done again, it would have ice in the measuring cups to see how the cold would make any changes in the evaporation. The experiment was done because … Read more
Can you make an egg bounce? Well the answer is yes, you make an egg bounce by using just a few steps. You can make this even more fun by doing this with a couple of friends. First you will need an egg. Then get a bowl. Also you will need vinegar. After you have … Read more
Being able to extract a compound or substance from a product or object will encourage us in being able to do the same in a similar manner with a tea solution. Extracting compounds is an important step in any kind of organic chemistry lab and will help us be better at accomplishing the experiment in … Read more
Most people choose hydrogen peroxide over rubbing alcohol to clean a wound since hydrogen peroxide doesn’t burn. However, when hydrogen peroxide is treated on deeper wounds into the flesh, it can pose numerous problems to cellular health. When hydrogen peroxide is used correctly to clean wounds, it becomes an oxidizer and can be used as … Read more
The temperature of the Riparian zone affects the physical and the chemical properties of the water and largely influences the organisms affecting their feeding, metabolic rates and reproduction. It also affects how much oxygen can be dissolved in the water and how quickly the nutrients will be cycled through the water. Oxygen is better dissolved … Read more
Introduction: Hydraulic fracturing is the process in which a mixture of chemicals and water are used in combination to stimulate wells and expose minerals that previously would have been much too expensive to access using tradition methods. With the process comes some detrimental environmental consequences, like water contamination, due to the chemicals used in the … Read more
The Case Against Bottled Water TheStar. com – August 11, 2008 By Sean Petty & Justin Trudeau Essay Exercise: After reading this newspaper opinion piece, think about how the authors could revise this into an academic essay. What would they have to change in terms of content, format, and style? Consider whether there are any … Read more
Red tides have been an ongoing environmental problem for our ocean waters wildlife. Red tide is a phenomenon caused by harmful algal blooms that occur when colonies of algae (simple plants that live in the sea and freshwater) grow so numerous that they discolor coastal waters (resulting in the name “red tide”). These large algal … Read more
Environmental racism is the social injustice represented by the disproportionately large number of health and environmental risks cast upon peoples of color in the communities in which they live. On a national scale, nothing illustrates Canada’s startling environmental inequities more clearly than the lack of access to clean drinking water in First Nations Communities. First … Read more
Summary The Ghost Map was a historical piece of literature that was used to explain the V. cholera epidemic in London. The book, written by Steven Johnson, tells about how the water and the lack of proper sewage systems lead to a disease that killed many citizens and lead to panic for Londoners. Dr. John … Read more
The different uses of colour by an author in their writing can have an incredible effect on the way that a novel is perceived. In the novel The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway, the lack of colour sets the tone appropriate for a book about a city under siege, this is punctuated by spots … Read more
Effects of Geography on the River Valley Civilizations The developments of early civilizations in Egypt, China, India, and Mesopotamia were greatly influenced by their geographical locations which allowed them to each adapt to their environment in many different and similar ways. These ancient river valley civilizations were all affected by surrounding rivers, landscapes, and environmental … Read more
Each year, on average, there are 105 snowstorms. Salt is driven around in millions of trucks across the country to help deice the roads to make way for safe travels. In the United States, 20 billion pounds of salt are used every year to treat the icy roads after snowstorms. Common salt, the salt almost … Read more
Ocean acidification is the continuous reduction of the ocean’s pH, carbonate ion concentration, and saturation states of biological calcium carbonate minerals. Ocean acidification is caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. According to “Ocean Acidification: The Other CO2 Problem,” after the industrial revolution, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere has increased nearly … Read more
Success of Dugesia tigrina regeneration in different water temperatures Abstract: The experiment at hand aimed to determine if the species Duguesia tigrina has an optimal temperature for regeneration. The experiment used three different spring water treatments of different temperatures. The treatments included a cool 12° treatment, a room temperature 25° treatment, and a warm 30° … Read more
Bellamar Caves are a National Monument that is located in Matanzas, Cuba, they are a set of cave with more than 23 kilometers of galleries. By the beauty of its gallery and caves, they were declared a National Monument. The galleries and passages of the cave started forming about 300 thousand years ago. According to … Read more
What’s SUP: Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Idaho Are you looking for a new form of exploration? Something unique and different from the everyday hike or rafting trip? Then stand up paddle boarding may be just what you’re looking for. Similar to surfing, stand up paddleboarding combines the appeal of riding waves with the idea … Read more