Pacific Crest Trail

Acocella, Joan. "Slaying Monsters." The New Yorker 2 June 2014: 70. Student Edition. Web. 14 Nov. 2015. This literary criticism is about how a man named John Ronald Reuel that many encouraged him to translate the poem Beowulf since the author of this poem is anonymous and unknown. Although he did publish the piece of literature, he did not publish it. Eventually, his son published the piece of literature forty years after the death of his father. Making Beowulf a popular poem at that time. The…

1. Define the characteristics of each region? In Texas there are 4 regions which are Gulf Costal Plains, Interior Lowlands, Great Plains and the Basin and Range Province. The Gulf Costal Plains are located in the south eastern part of Texas and is a level drained plain which is divided by many rivers flowing into estuaries and marshes. The coastal region is mostly composed of Sand, dunes and grass lands which follow the areas closest to the sea. The Interior Lowlands are located in the northern…

The average depth of the ocean is about twelve thousand feet (12,000). The deepest part of the ocean is called the Challenger Deep and is located beneath the western pacific ocean, which runs several hundred kilometers. The ocean is home to more than a million different types of species, with half of them on the verge of being extinct. Being home to various types of creatures, there must also be a vast amount of space for them to inhabit. Ocean travel by boat dates back millions of years, but…

Bob Englehart created an image with an interesting mood which shows some men lowering chewing gum into the ocean. This artist has other images that reflect the same point of view. He is passionate about the subject of water pollution and expresses that in his work. It also shows and oil spill running through the body of water, which is the focus of the artwork. The cartoonist’s stance on this image is how people keep littering into the ocean. Over the years, more and more waste…

6000-Year-Old Human Skull Found In Papua New Guinea Likely Belongs To World's Oldest Tsunami Victim In 1929, the 6000-year-old human skull was found in a site at Papua New Guinea. New research analysis has now revealed that the ancient skull likely belongs to the oldest tsunami victim in the world, and the catasthrophic event killed that person. Professor James Goff, the first author of the study and a UNSW Sydney scientist, says that the site where the Aitape Skull was found was once covered…

Even though Hawaii was the last state added to the United States, it is the most charming state. Most people say that Hawaii is absolute paradise because of the scenery and how the Hawaiians treat the tourists. With all of the tropical plants and sea life, it is extremely different than anyone could ever imagine. Hawaii’s culture and scenery make it one of the most gorgeous places in America. From the oceans to the mountains, Hawaii’s spectacular views can have anyone daydreaming. In Hawaii,…

cross the Pacific; she mysteriously disappeared in July of 1937. Her disappearance remains a mystery to this day. I have been researching the various theories and questioning…

“Australia needs to do more to address environmental concerns.” Discuss. It is obvious that the Australian nation needs to further correct the adverse state of the environment. From global warming to resource depletion it is clear that the Earth has been severely damaged by human actions and Australia is no exception to this. Looking at our planet today, it is evident that whatever the world leaders are doing currently is not enough. By the year 2050, it is predicted that there will be more…

shelter. The pacific ocean is a big part of the geography as it makes the people need good transportation on water. On the coast there are lots archipelagos and steep rocky cliffs. There are lots of rivers for the Haida to collect water from, but the most important part of the rivers were the salmon run that came every year. The Haida people have been living on Haida Gwaii for over six thousand…

The SFD makes sure the policy objectives of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council are implemented properly and manages fishery in a zone that is very specific to Alaska. They work with the state of Alaska to manage and develop fishing policies and data collections programs which are important to persevering the International Pacific, Halibut Commission. The SFD also keeps track of the number of fish caught by private, commercial, and other…