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Merriam-Webster defines hypothermia as a condition in which the temperature of the body is very low. This condition is a medical emergency that occurs when the body loses more heat than what it is able to produce; hence, the body temperature decreases. The part of the brain called the hypothalamus is responsible for controlling body temperature; therefore, hypothermia is the result of the dysfunction of the hypothalamus. In order for a person to become hypothermic, their body temperature must be…

18B. Describe two different processes (connected to different mechanisms) that cause down- and upwelling. Upwelling and Downwelling refers to the upwards and downwards movment of water molecules in the ocean system. Downwelling happens when near-surface water sinks and upwelling is the subsurface waters rising. Downwelling occurs when the water at the surface of the ocean becomes denser than the water below it, this dense water then sinks. Water becomes dense when it becomes saltier or colder…

An Inconvenient Truth: Rhetorical Description Global warming it is happening what is it and how does it affect them, these are common concerns and questions that come to mind when looking at these posters. While analyzing these two posters, the first thing that is noticeable is one has penguins walking through the desert, and the other has factories and smoke is rolling out of the chimneys. These two posters represent crises that are happening within our climate. What these two posters…

Rainfall in SWWA used to be considered the most consistent and very reliable when it comes to rainfall in Australia. The SWWA region derives much of its rainfall from passing cold fronts and associated storms, which is expected as it being typical features of a winter synoptic pattern and form part of the atmospheric circulation. However annual rainfall in SWWA has declined by approximately 10% since 1970, with a noticeable shift toward drier winter conditions continuing to this day. Not only…

Have you ever dreamed of going to a state where the trees are green all year long, and during winter, the ground is covered with sparkling snowflakes? Well, then Washington is the place for you, with the perfect climate for skiers, snowboarders, and even snowmen builders, or in the summer, a beautiful pool to relax in, while being bronzed by the late summer sun. Granted statehood in 1889, Washington state was named in honor of George Washington; it is the only U.S. state to be named after a…

What is the effect of temperature on the chirping rate of a cricket (Teleogryllus, commudus)? Research: /3 Male crickets make chirps/song in the attempt to attract a female so they can reproduce. The crickets create the chirp noises by rubbing their wings closest to their head (forewings). The song mentioned above (calling song) is the song the crickets use to attempt to attract a female. A cricket varies the number of chirps in a certain amount of time. Using the chirps you can…

In our compost chamber one of the most prevalent features throughout the check was the presence of slime mold. Slime mold seeks out decaying materials such as wood and leaves to grow on, so it can take up the nutrients. Slime molds are organisms that reproduce with spores, so the rapid spread everywhere in the chamber was one that closely resembles its characteristics (Poinar 1). Slime mold engulfs fungi which is attracted to decayed material, therefore it is reasonable that the slime mold would…

Inspired by a forsaken orange that sat in a North Carolina parking lot, Jonathan Bloom wrote American Wasteland to examine the growing problem of food-waste in America. I think Bloom did a tremendous job by presenting this looming issue. His numerous anecdotes pertaining to food-waste creates an innate sense of relatability, which in turn direct readers’ attention to the statistical and logical presentations of the issue. This is an impressive feat because Bloom avoided coming off as preachy or…

http://www.sunriseopals.com Buying Opal Jewellery Opals are intriguing and delightful stones; however it can mistake looking for them. What is the distinction in opal jewellery between stone, doublets, and triplets? Is the smooth light stone more profitable then the dim green? What hues would it be advisable for me to search for? Here are a couple tips while picking opal: • Australian opal is by and large the best and where the greater part of the universes opal supply originates from. This is…

According to the California Government Code a forest fire is a fire that is “burning uncontrolled on any lands partially or wholly covered by timber, brush, grass, grain, or other inflammable vegetation” (CA Codes). This is what California considers a forest fire and this is what I will be also be considering a forest fire throughout my paper. This past year here throughout California we experienced several forest fires. Forest fires are appearing more and more around us. It is affecting…