The thermal conductivity in soils

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Describe all the factors that influence thermal conductivity in soils, being careful to explain how each of these variables influences conductivity.

The major distinct types and names of water at depth

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Describe how salinity and temperature vary with depth, identifying the major distinct types and names of water at depth. Summarize some approaches and types of data used to predict El Nino.

The role of Confucianism

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Explore the role of Confucianism and Confucian systems of political organization as they relate to the development of early Chinese dynasties. What were the conditions in China that led to Confucianism taking hold in state politics and society at large? In addition, identify some of the fundamental concepts associated with Confucianism and discuss how those ideas played out with regard to rule. Be sure to provide ample examples to support your essay.

The characteristics of each air mass type

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Summarize the characteristics of each air mass type, where it is typically formed, and how it influences a region’s climate. Briefly describe the factors contributing to variations in tornadoes frequency around the world.

The heritage languages

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Whose responsibility is it to maintain heritage languages? Do public schools in the US have an obligation to ensure that their graduating students speak English? Do they have an obligation to ensure that their students maintain their heritage languages? How can this be done best in the real world?

The second wave of European colonialism

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Identify social challenges you would face as the mayor of a small town and the manager of a nursing home in Europe Why was the second wave of European colonialism so much bigger in terms of acquired land area and subordinated population?

The difference between the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Oceans

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Describe the difference between the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Oceans in terms of their relative stage within the Wilson cycle. Which ocean basin is younger? Which is older?

The sources of water pollution

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Identify sources of water pollution in a local body of water. If you can visit the location, please upload a picture of the body of water and/or the possible sources of contamination, or find an image online. This could be as large as local factories polluting a local bay, or as small as road debris affecting a small stream. Get out there and do some detective work! Describe the Clean Water Act and how it could potentially reduce commercial water pollution.

The Saguaro Cactus

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What is the difference between saying that a duck has webbed feet because it needs them to swim and saying that a duck is able to swim because it has webbed feet?  Explain how tolerance limits to environmental factors determine the distribution of a highly specialized species such as the Saguaro Cactus

The policy-related mitigation strategies

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Describe the structural or policy-related mitigation strategies that you feel would provide the most benefit to the community in minimizing damage in the event of a future tsunami. Describe what each strategy is and specifically how each strategy would minimize the damage in the town.