In order to measure the amount of carbon stored in the trees, we measured the circumference of the tree at breast height and then the height of the tree. ... Because I had no indication for which one was more accurate, I disregarded the trees, not including it in my calculations and evidence. 3) Accuracy of the numbers represented here are also dependant on the species of tree, its age, its heights height and diameter at both stem and top points, its location of growth, type of wood and environmental conditions, which were not measure or calculated in the process. 4) The chart given to us to ...

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Therefore, ocean acidification is a global issue and it is good to come up with measures that will reduce the consequences of the increasing levels of CO2 in the oceans (Granger, 40) The issue of ocean acidification has raised concerns among many stakeholders in the world. ... The federal agencies need to have a better understanding of the ocean acidification process, its effects on the marine ecosystem and measures to minimize the harm of coral reefs from the ocean acidification. ... With the increasing ocean acidification, it is the high time scientists, industrial managers and policy maker...

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Introduction: The purpose of this experiment was to compare how the rate of photosynthesis varies depending on light intensity. By definition photosynthesis is a process that converts light energy into chemical energy that are stored in the bonds of a carbohydrate. The main item photosynthesis nee...

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The inclusion of the latter 3 gases came as a bit of a surprise to some nations, as the emission data and measuring methods of these gases can be considered inadequate. ... The protocol also contains a number of suggestions and policy measures which include enhancing energy efficiency, sustainable land use, reducing transport emission and the protection of forests. ...

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The State of the World's Natural Environment Science and technology will not be able to ensure a better future for the human race. The future of the planet is a big concern now since there are so many people. One of the issues is global warming. Each of the international governments need to ke...

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The term pH is a measure of the degree of the acidity or the alkalinity of a solution when it is measured on a scale (pH scale) of 0 to 14. The midpoint of 7 on the pH scale represents neutrality, a "neutral" solution that is not alkaline or acid, but in the middle. Numbers below 7 indicate acidity;...

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Karl, a meteorologist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), scientists have continually changed the techniques used for measuring global temperatures over the past four decades. ... Satellites and weather balloons are used to predict the weather and measure temperature. ...

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This is due to the fact that Bush's alternative plan measure the reduction against current emissions instead of the 1990 benchmark used by the Kyoto Protocol. ... Climate change is something that is already becoming an enormous issue on the global scale, and as Americans we must all take the precautionary measures in order to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases we produce. ...

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Acid rain or acid precipitation is the rain, snow, fog hail which has pH levels below 5.6, the average acidity of rain. The pH scale is used to measure the level of acidity by measuring the hydrogen ion concentration, were pH 1 is the strongest acid and pH 14 is the strongest base. Acids and bases o...

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Abstract The purpose of this experiment was to test the effect of four different temperatures on the rate of fermentation in Saccharomyces by measuring the rate of carbon dioxide production. ... The group was able to document the carbon dioxide production by measuring the volume, then marked at each of the temperature intervals which were tested at temperatures 4°C, 23°C, 37°C, and 60° Celsius. ...

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The implementation of any technology requires the innovator to analyze the economic, environmental, social, and political factors. An innovation requires the developer to consider the after-design factors to decide whether the technology will be beneficial to the society. The factors to consider are...

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A catalytic converter is a device that was created in the early 80's. It is designed to reduce the amount of harmful elements expelled from a running combustion vehicle. Over the past fifteen years this device has dramatically decreased the amount of pollution created by vehicles, while still remain...

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Human lifestyles have evolved through various periods of revolutions that enhanced the standard of life. Early man was hunters and gatherers so they followed the herds of animals they relied on for food. With this lifestyle the establishment of permanent villages could not be developed. About 10,000...

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As Australia post is suffering from an ongoing slump in its mail business, 4 potential solutions are proposed to address the issue. These include: optimizing operating model, restructuring management system, innovating digital postal technology, and enhancing customer experience (Turnbull, 2014). Th...

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The purpose for this experiment is to determine the amount of Carbon carbonate in a Tums tablet, using the ideal gas law for three trials. We will measure and record the results of the three trials, using the same method. By using gas laws and stoichiometry, we will be able to determine the mass of ...

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Last quarter, I had an in-class debate on the positive and negative aspects of hydraulic fracturing, and after hearing the pros and cons of this advanced technology during the debate, I was in support of the use of this technique. I have a different view than my classmate. Many processes used in our...

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The increase in price would be due to either an industries' lack of carbon credits related to their total output, or new measures and tecniques set in place to lessen the company's total carbon emissions. ...

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Understanding that a good amount people in managerial roles have the potential to take unethical measures as a means to survive in a competitive industry, I can see why some regulations have to exist. ...

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Humans are responsible for a variety of environmental problems, but we can also take steps to reduce the damage that we are causing not only to our city but also to the planet. Today, I would like to discuss environmental problems and the measures that the government and individuals can take to addr...

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Have you ever felt irritable about the traffic congestion when you are driving? The growing levels of congestion and air pollution found in many regions of the world because of the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. Noise and air pollution have become a huge headache for people living...

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Under Water Sea life is one of the most beautiful and natural creations our Earth has to offer. Our oceans are the source of connection to all countries in this world. What we don't know about our oceans is that our beautiful sea life is being reduced and extinct by the human population. All the pol...

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Background The Kyoto Protocol is an treaty between developed countries that establishes binding restrictions on the emission greenhouse gases to mitigate the global climate change caused by the greenhouse effect (Schieirmeier, 2010). The greenhouse effect is the warming effect of the sun on greenho...

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Understanding the aeromedical factors is essential for the safety of every aviation professional, and the passengers. Pilots and other professional need to understand the interaction of physical environment and body reactions when in flight (Knauff 10). The human medical conditions have been the maj...

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Oil, gas, coal and nuclear fuels are all sources of non-renewable energy. These sources are used in everyday life to produce the energy that powers our machines and anything else that requires fuel consumption for our personal use. Even though the energy being produced is made to power the society ...

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Although gas prices could be lowered by building the Keystone XL Pipeline, President highlighted the overwhelming negative aspect, "we have to weigh that against the amount of jobs that it's actually going to create, which aren't a lotWe've got to measure [the pipeline's benefit] against whether or not it's going to contribute to an overall warming of the planet -- which could be disastrous." ...

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