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The Big Bang and The Birth of The Universe, 2006.
An overview of the big bang theory and how it attempts to answer the question of creation.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 100.95
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The Universe around us still contains many mysteries that are the subject of both our imagination and scientific research. One of the oldest questions is the question of creation. The currently accepted theory that addresses this problem is so called The Big Bang Theory. Even though there are still some skeptics regarding its validity, it is the hypothesis that has found solid evidence. This paper discusses the big bang theory, pioneered by George Gamow who based his ideas on the previous concept of exploding 'primeval atom.
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Marine and Forest Ecosystems, 2006.
An examination and assessment of a marine and forest ecosystem and the relationship these systems have to the well being of humans.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 86.95
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This essay examines a marine ecosystem and a forest ecosystem and identifies and ranks the three most important ecosystem services that are provided by these two systems, describing the nature of the relationship between two of the ecosystem services and the well being of humans. Furthermore, the essay discusses the most significant direct and indirect drivers of degradation within the two systems and discuss the scenarios that would best protect them as well as the scenarios that are most likely to happen.
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Genetically Modified Foods, 2006.
Discusses the ethical implications, health risk and impact on the environment of genetically modified foods.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 129.95
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Genetically modified foods have emerged as a topic of great controversy in recent years. As agricultural technology grows by leaps and bounds, the presence of enhanced and or modified foods becomes more ubiquitous at grocery stores and on dinner tables. However, this proliferation has been met with concern by many people who fear that the new foodstuffs will have environmental ethical and human consequences that the proponents of such items are as yet dimly aware. This paper explores the environmental implications of genetically modified food.
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Climate Change and Bird Migrations, 2006.
A look at the effect that global climate changes are having on bird migration patterns.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 144.95
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This paper explains that wildlife around the world is being affected by global warming and that the importance and impact of global climate changes have constituted discernible factors within our ecosystem. The paper further explains that these factors have disrupted animal and plant populations whereas further extirpation may result in extinction. In addition, there may be changes associated with migrating tendency, timing of events, distribution ranges, migrating routes and stopovers, traits of the birds and their population.
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Climate Change, 2006.
A historical look at climatic changes in parts of the U.S. and its effects on human culture.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 129.95
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This paper analyzes various studies of climate change and its effect on human culture in the Great Plains area of the United States, citing climate change on prehistoric cultures in southern high plains of Texas and New Mexico, determining what the climate change in the region of the Southern high plans may have been and examining changes in the culture of the native population that resulted from this change.
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"In this era of concern about global warming, more and more research has been conducted into climate change in the past. One area of such research has been into the impact of climate change on prehistoric cultures in southern high plains of Texas and New Mexico, determining what the climate change in the region of the Southern high plans may have been and examining changes in the culture of the native population that resulted from this change. From such research, certain patterns have emerged and have engendered further study."
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The Little Ice Age in North America, 2006.
This paper examines the impact of the Little Ice Age on North America.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 57.95
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This paper explores the last repercussions of the Little Ice Age on North America. Although this geological event took place many millennia ago, its impact is still felt by the amount of water available in certain regions and the quality of soil for agricultural use. The author contents that radical environmental changes have major repercussions for humans.
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Tsunami, 2006.
A discussion on the cause and effects of the tsunami.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 86.95
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This researches the cause of the earthquake that led to the tsunamis around Indian Ocean. It explains that one of the most devastated places was Banda Aceh province in Sumatra Island. The paper also examines the emotional effects of the tsunami, it describes the tragedy for the population and the extents of the catastrophe.
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The Custody of Inmates, 2005.
An analysis of the responsibility of prison guards during a crisis situation, such as Hurricane Katrina.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This paper reviews the challenges that housing and supervising prison inmates present to correctional facilities and to those who work in them. Specifically, the paper looks at the practical difficulties of providing some semblance of security and protection in a time of crisis, and it also examines the (possible) legal repercussions flowing from a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina. The paper concludes that prison officials cannot be expected to maintain order and decorum in a crisis situation when they have been poorly trained and/or given limited supplies.
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"The Custody of Inmates during Hurricane Katrina The events that unfolded between August 27 and September 1, 2005 as Katrina rolled ashore along the Gulf coast cannot easily be dismissed. For correctional facilities, the storm over-burdened their resources and placed staff in an untenable position. The following paper will examine the challenges that correctional staff faced in this crisis, both from a practical stand-point and also, in its aftermath, from a legal stand-point. As should become apparent, training and proper evacuation and preparedness procedures could all have spared the affected facilities the trauma they experienced during the storm. With this in mind, it is to a discussion of this important topic that this paper now turns. The practical challenges presented to correctional facilities in a situation such as the Katrina disaster are many."
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Land Degradation in the Arab Region, 2005.
A discussion regarding the problem of land degradation in the Arab Region.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 57.95
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This paper discusses the issue of land degradation in the Arab region over the past 70 years. This paper reviews the various reasons and causes of this land degradation, focusing on the increase in population who require water for human consumption and agriculture, land for agriculture and land for their livestock.
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"Land degradation in the Arab region is primarily the result of a surge in the population growth in the past several decades. As the population had increased within the Arab region the need for water for human consumption, grazing land, and agriculture has risen. In an area that was already dry and naturally scarce in water supplies this added requirement for water has led to severe issues concerning the natural water sources and their ability to sustain the Arab civilization over time. Furthermore, cultivation of marginal land, as well as deforestation has created a situation in which natural trees and foliage have been depleted from the land surface, adding to the landmasses that are dry. As these dry land masses, or deserts are increased in the Arab lands the water is absorbed into the ground and the loss of foliage eventually leads to a loss of water."
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Myths and Theories, 2005.
This paper examines the theory of uniformitarianism and why it has been disproved by science.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 57.95
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The paper discusses myths and theories that have been disproved by science. The paper examines the theory of uniformitarianism. The paper explains that the idea is that the earth has been a very stable planet. The assignment looks at how new discoveries that have been proven eroded support for this theory and eventually continental drift has taken its place.
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"Myths and theories are used by human cultures to make sense of the world. However, myths and theories can share a similar fate. This is because scientific investigation can disprove both myths and theories. This is made possible by the fact that science also provides a way to make sense of the world. One theory that seems to have been virtually destroyed by geologists is known as uniformitarianism. Uniformitarianism assumes that the earth and its continents are incredibly stable and almost never change (Benton 24)."
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Canada's Climate and Environment, 2005.
This paper contrasts the geography of Nunavut in Canada's northern and southern regions and discusses the climate, environment, glacial formations and the Arctic Tundra.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 115.95
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In this paper this geographical study examines the nature of geological formations in the country of Nunavut and presents the affect these landmasses have within the environment and the climate they reflect. By contrasting the Arctic tundra of the North to the warmer climates of the smaller southwestern portion of Nunavut the writer points out that there is a major difference in the habitability of these regions. The writer notes that although they show different temperatures, they impose a chain reaction that is not disconnected to the overall well being of the environment.
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"This geographical study analyzes the land and climate related to the Nunavut, a region in Canada's arctic sector. By presenting the icy and cold landmasses that are part of this region, one can realize the many waterways and island formations that are responsible for marine activity of the natives that abide here. By understanding the geographical aspects of the tundra and glacial formations, Nunavut is a region of Canada's arctic that is mostly barren, and covered with snow and frozen precipitation."
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History of Easter Island, 2005.
This paper discusses the demographic and environmental history of Easter Island.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 12 sources, AU$ 173.95
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In this article, the writer studies the environmental and demographic history of Easter Island. The writer maintains that basically Easter Island was very isolated. The writer points out that the human population grew quickly. Further, the writer notes that eventually most of the resources were depleted and the civilization collapsed.
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"Easter Island is one of the most unusual places on the planet. It is one of the most isolated places occupied by humans. In 'A Green History of the World' Clive Ponting notes, Easter Island is one of the most remote, inhabited places on earth. Only some 150 square miles in area, it lies in the Pacific Ocean, 2,000 miles off the west coast of South America and 1,250 miles from the nearest inhabitable land of Pitcairn Island. The extreme isolation of Easter Island or Rapa Nui is not the islands most distinguishing feature."
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Climate Change in Antarctica, 2005.
This paper discusses the consequences of the climate change in Antarctica.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 158.95
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This paper discusses the consequences of climate change in Antarctica. The essay is divided into three sections. The first section looks at the nature of Antarctica. The second section examines what global warming and climate change will do to Antarctica and the final section looks at the global consequences.
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"Global warming and climate change are two closely connected environmental problems. Although global warming and climate change will affect the entire world, different areas will be altered in different ways. Also changes in one area can lead to changes in other areas. For this essay the consequences of global warming and climate change will be examined in detail. In order to examine these issues the essay will be divided into three sections. The first section will look at the geography, natural resources and ecological nature of Antarctica. The second section will examine the effects of global warming and climate change on Antarctica."
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Climatic Change in Antarctica, 2005.
This paper discusses the causes and impacts of climatic change in Antarctica.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 173.95
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This essay looks at the consequences of climate change in Antarctica. The causes of climate change are examined. The impacts of climate change on the environment of the Antarctic are analyzed. Furthermore, some impacts that would result from climate change in the Antarctic, but would have global consequences mainly as the result of global warming, are also examined.
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"The Earth's climate is changing and there is more and more evidence of global warming. This essay looks at these climate changes and its consequences, focusing in particular on Antarctica, as it is a very sensitive region yet of vital importance to the overall global climate. The Earth's climate has always oscillated, but unlike previously climate change in the last decades, has mostly been due to human activity also outlined in the essay. The changes are particularly drastic in a fragile environment such as the Antarctic and Arctic."
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Ajith Samaranayake on Tsunami, 2005.
This paper uses two articles by the South Asian writer Ajith Samaranayake to discuss the recent tsunami disaster from a sociological perspective.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 86.95
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This paper discusses two articles by the South Asian writer Ajith Samaranayake. The writer explains that these articles deal with the impact of the recent tsunami disaster on the South Asian region in general and the island of Sri Lanka in particular. The writer further comments that these writings raise many issues of importance from a sociological perspective. This essay explores the conceptual framework employed by the writer to make sense of the disaster, with an emphasis on macro level concepts.
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"The two articles by the South Asian writer Ajith Samaranayake dealing with the impact of the recent tsunami disaster on the South Asian region in general, and the island of Sri Lanka in particular, raise many issues of importance from a sociological perspective. This essay explores the conceptual framework employed by the writer to make sense of the disaster, with an emphasis on macro-level concepts. As will be seen, both articles highlight the dynamic tension that exists in an industrializing society between secular ideologies and modernity and religious traditions."
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Crater Lake, Oregon, 2005.
This paper describes the geological and biological features of Crater Lake, Oregon.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 57.95
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This paper explains that Crater Lake, Oregon, which is the deepest lake in the United States, was formed, some 7,000 years ago, as the cavity from the collapse of a volcano filled with water. The author points out that the lake is renewed from rain and snow runoff each year. The paper notes the different organisms living in the lake and the depths at which they are found.
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"Crater Lake, Oregon offers a number of interesting geological and biological features that exist because of the way the region was formed and the history since. Much of the biology of the region remains uncertain, for studies have only been undertaken in depth in the last 20 years. This fact makes the region especially interesting as new knowledge is gleaned about such lake systems and their interaction with the surrounding area. Crater Lake was formed from the eruption of Mount Mazama, leaving the crater that would fill with water and become Crater Lake. Once the volcano had erupted, it left a 4,000 foot deep caldera and a myriad of other geologic formations ("Crater Lake: History" para. 6). A U.S. Geological Survey party examined the area in 1959 and made sonar readings establishing the depth of the lake at its deepest point as 1,932 feet."
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