Earth Term Papers Samples For Students

Forewords

The universe is a collection of different galaxies; stars and planets and earth is part of it. The earth is also one of the planets in the solar system comprising the sun and nine other planets. The central part of the solar system is the sun while the earth and other planets in the solar system revolve around it. The earth as a gigantic structure but in the actual sense, it is infinitesimal in comparison with the solar universe. The universe has many galaxies, and the Milky Way galaxy is one of that many galaxies in the universe. The name "Milky ...

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BIOL/RELT421-Issues in Science and Society- Winter 2014
Term Paper
The origins of the universe has been a subject of many theories and explanations (Linder, 2003). Some believe in the scientific explanations and the Big Bang Theory is the foremost of them (Linde, Linde & Mezhlumian, 1994). Many, on the other hand, believe in the creation as what was told in the Holy Bible (Van Till, Stek, Snow, & Young, 1990). This paper will portray the notable characters that shaped the theories and beliefs about the origins of the Earth.
Hugh Ross, Leonard Brand, and James Gibson are the three ...

Several individuals have explained the origins of the universe. Some believe in the scientific explanation, while others believe in theories and evolution. Many, on the other hand, believe in the creation as what was told in the Holy Bible. This paper will inform the readers about the notable persons who have theories and beliefs about the origins of the earth.
Hugh Ross, Leonard Brand, and L. James Gibson are the three key people who have significant contribution in explaining the origins of the universe in relation to the bible story. The website of the Reasons to Believe stated ...

Introduction

Plate tectonics is important because it explains the reasons for the deformation of Earth’s surface. Plate Tectonics theory assumes that the Earth’s surface was broken into several small plates and the plates have collided with each other to form the continents. The theory explains that the oceans and continents also move in addition to the tectonic plates. It also explains the global distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes. The plate tectonics explains the major features of the earth, such as the continents and oceans, the earthquakes and volcanoes and the mountains and valleys. The theory explained that the ...

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First cosmonaut of the planet was born March 9, 1934 in Gzhatsk (now Gagarin), Smolensk region in farmer's family. "The family in which I was born - he wrote later Yuri - very ordinary; it is no different from millions of working families of our country. "
The first years of his life spent in the countryside Yuri Klushino, where his parents lived father - Alexei Ivanovich, and mother Anna Timofeevna.
In May 1949 he graduated from the sixth grade Gzhatsk junior high school, and on 30 September of ...

The existence of God or rather an intelligent being with define abilities has been a contentious issue of discussion since time immemorial. There are as many people advocating for divinity in the creation of the universe as there are people doubting the existence of this Supreme Being with unique and really frightening capabilities who designed and created the universe. Among the chief advocates of the thought of the existence of God and perfect order in the creation of the universe is William Paley. William Paley brings forth among the best arguments ever brought forward advocating for the existence of God ...

A reality that has been always considered a hoax by many as they believe global warming is because of the changing nature of the Universe and how the planet rotates. Global Warming is real because while it could be naturally influenced, the concentrations of the greenhouse effect emmissions causes the rays of the Sun to remain on earth, further influencing climate.
The dispute that rages over this issue is unresolved because “experts” have shown “proofs” (for and against) based on scientific data. Supporters of the non-existence of Global Warming, basically offer the arguments as that the climate has changed ...

China on Screen: Chinese Identity

China on Screen: Chinese Identity
The majority of classic popular Chinese cinemas are filmed and published by the fifth generation directors. The fifth generation directors focus on three key aspects to their production, in which are the social framework of the countryside, the past-aesthetics, and the global film distribution. These aspects have been well illustrated through the films of Yellow Earth and Hero directed by two well-known fifth generation directors, Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou. Both directors believe in the power of aesthetic matter to convey the issue of Chinese identity. Despite the fact that both films appeared ...

Travelling to another planet is referred to interplanetary spaceflight. The term is usually used when travelling to a planet within the same planetary system (Fisher 1). The human race has made tremendous strides in space exploration. Man has made it to the moon and back, which was a great achievement for science as well as the human race. Man may not have stepped onto another planet yet, but significant achievements have been made in interplanetary exploration. There have been explorations using probes that have flown by every planet in the solar system. The New Horizons recently flew by the ...

In Christianity, the people believe in only one God. The God exists in a trinity where God is the father, Jesus Christ is the Son and there is the presence Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ in Christianity came to the earth to die for the sins of men and reconcile them to God. Jesus Christ is the foundation of Christianity. In this paper I will explore the significant role Jesus has played since the end of the Old Testament and how through his death we were set free and he continues to be a source of hope to Christians.

According to the ...

The paths of water through the hydrologic cycle

One of the most fundamental principles in hydrology and ecology is the hydrologic cycle. This cycle represents the process of water circulations from the oceans, atmosphere, land and back to the ocean. The energy driving the cycle is from the solar/sun and forces of gravity. The process is continuous, and is a global wide process ensuring that every water drop on earth is part of the system (Harper et al n.d).

At the beginning of the process, water from the seas, lakes, wetlands, rivers gain energy from the sun and get transferred to the atmosphere as vapor. The sun provides ...

Introduction

The goal of the English lessons administered to the students is to understand the use of language in explaining science concepts such as exploration, as covered in the novel, ‘A journey to the centre of the earth’. Further, the application of different writing styles are evaluated and their effectiveness in communicating science narratives considered.

Lesson plan for the novel review, ‘Journey to the center of the earth’

Lesson plan for Monday
I. Goals for Monday

Goals during our review of the novel will include

- Prepare to read the novel through by disbursing copies.
- Draw on prior knowledge and experiences by considering what they know and need to know about exploration and adventure.
- Ask questions on ...

Introduction

The natural process in which the earth traps the rays of the sun, warms itself to support life and radiates back the long wavelength rays is known as greenhouse effect. This maintains the temperature of the earth and insulates it from getting very cold. However, some harmful gases when present in the atmosphere reflect the longer wavelength rays or heat energy back to the earth. The heat energy which would have escaped into space when reflected to the ground, heats it even further. This process of trapping the harmful heat energy, sending it back to the earth and increase ...

Introduction

There are many similarities between the deities Krishna and Jesus. Krishna, in Hinduism is known as the avatar of Vishnu who is considered to be a supreme being. The Hindu trinity consists of Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva as Judge. Krishna is the second person in the trinity like Jesus Christ, the son of God, the second person in the Hebrew trinity. The Hebrew trinity has God the father, Jesus as the son and the Holy Spirit.
The teachings of Jesus Christ are contained in the Bible while the teachings of Krishna are in the Gita. ...

The development of solar energy is based on a use of solar radiation for generation energy. Solar energy is the kinetic energy of the radiation (mainly light) formed by reactions in the solar interior. As its stocks are almost inexhaustible (astronomers counted that the Sun will “burn” some more millions of years), solar energy belongs to a renewable source of energy. In natural ecosystems, only a small part of the solar energy is absorbed by chlorophyll that contains in the leaves of plants and is used for photosynthesis, namely for the formation of organic matter from carbon dioxide and ...

Causation of Climate Change

The world’s climate system is composed of five elements that include hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, cry sphere, and biosphere. It varies naturally with time and is dependent on the incoming and outgoing energy which determine the optimal balance of the earth’s energy. These determinants constitute factors that cause climate variation that result in either warmer or colder states. This result into a phenomenon referred to as climate change. This is a condition, in which, the earth experiences adjustments in its weather that occurs over a period. This essay provides a detailed analysis of the causes, characteristics, and the impacts of climate change ...

Environmental Studies

Global Significance
The one environmental issue that has the most important significance in the world today is global warming. That is because the rising temperatures at the surface of the earth are responsible for causing negative impacts around the world. The two general causes for global warming are (a) natural and (b) manmade. Green house gases are causing the warming because the amount of manmade greenhouse gases added to those that are formed naturally have created the problem of too much trapped heat in the atmosphere. The sun’s energy plus reflected energy from the surface of the earth becomes ...

Philippians 2:5-11 is a bible passage that has been interpreted a number of times and long cherished. The orthodox Christian confession of Christ is mainly based on this passage. Contemporary worshippers and devoted Christians alike have found reason to believe that this passage has an evocative and memorable power. Not so many bible passages have attracted the controversy and interpretation as much as this passage has over the years. A close look at the verses raises significant questions on the meaning of the words used and how they affirm the nature and work of Christ. Most people also look ...

Introduction

There are environmental chemical processes which require light to react. These processes are called photochemical reactions. Photochemical reaction is commonly initiated due to the absorption of solar energy or light. When molecules absorb energy in the form of light, the atoms are converted in a transient excited state (Larson & Weber, 1994). This transition state or excited has completely different physical and chemical properties with the initial state of the molecule. The excited states also have more tendencies to react since they are considered stronger acids and stronger reductants that the initial state of the molecule. The excited state of ...

Imagine living on earth during a time when there was no electricity. A time with absolutely the bare minimum of any type of light pollution and just pure night time darkness. A time that when the sun set, a celestial showcase revealed a blanket of studded diamonds, twinkling in the night with splendor beyond belief. The wild, the magic, the miracles of survival; all captured in the cycle of day and night. The closet star to Earth, our Sun, feeds the planet with energy and warmth and the night sky illuminates the senses with creativity, wonder and storytelling. A ...

In his book called “Way of all the Earth”, Dunne brings up some very important philosophical questions that people have been asking themselves and each other for centuries. After reading this book, one may think that Dunne introduces his own religion, which is unlike any other. But if we look closer, we can understand that he actually connects his philosophy with Buddhism, and his whole book in fact can be considered to be an interpretation of Buddhist philosophy. This paper describes the main topic of “Way of all the Earth” and specifically talks about the point of suffering both ...

The oldest written Hindu scripture, the Rig Veda, dates from at least 1500 BC and perhaps even before the Aryan invaders from the north conquered the ancient Indus Valley civilization. Indeed, this civilization was perhaps many thousands of years older than any other known on earth and thought to be very advanced in science, technology, architecture, public works and metal working. According to some legends, it was even aware of flying machines, spacecraft, nuclear weapons and extraterrestrial civilizations. It also practiced the brahmavidya or supreme (God) science as revealed by a series of rishis, mystics and prophets, with the Buddha ...

Revolution is often; if not always, bloody, and there cannot be a revolution without rebels. These rebels become the hero of their society. If the early American heroes such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and many others had not resisted the power of the British Crown, the American Revolution would have never come to past. These freedom fighters, in search of liberty and freedom, rebelled against a powerful government, though they were the underdog, they won. Not every rebel is a revolutionist, however, anyone who defies authority or convention is a rebel. In the article titled “The Hero in Spite of Himself”, Rosette ...

Snow/Unaccustomed Earth/Girls of Riyadh

1. Introduction

Tradition can be thought of as an annual family ritual like a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Traditions can also apply to communities such as when the nation watches the lighting of the White House Christmas tree on television. Not everyone in one community or even one family always celebrates in exactly the same way and exactly the same time.

Another way to define tradition according to Oxford American Dictionary (728) is as “a long-established or inherited way of thinking or acting.” That definition applies more to what this essay will be discussing. Even better is the fourth definition ...

Introduction

Unstable nuclei give rise to radioactive isotopes. Although there is a general belief that these isotopes are because of human activities quite a number occur naturally. Most of the radiations that we receive on earth have natural sources. The cosmic rays originate from space and other radioactive isotopes and we expose ourselves to daily. The most significant aspects of these radiations are their ability to transmit energy in terms of waves. The various forms of radiations include the visible light, radio waves and microwaves, which do not have to carry with them enough energy to ionize. Ionizing radiations are the ones, ...

The butterfly effect is a term that a lot of people are familiar with, thanks to its extensive use in the modern culture. The main idea behind the effect is that small, barely noticeable changes in the system can cause drastic changes on the global scale. Though the concept has been used extensively in movies, books and other forms of media, its modern origins are purely scientific. The term was coined by a famous mathematician Edward Lorenz, who discovered it while working on his weather forecast system. So, what has he learned exactly and how this effect could be ...

Introduction

Mining activities can pose serious environmental and health implications. Although, these environmental and health hazards can be mitigated and effectively managed through sound engineering and environmental practices, these environmental and health issues associated with mining operations could not be totally eradicated. In general, there are three major players in the mining industry: the company, which include the employees and the stockholders; the regulatory bodies, which include the government and other national and international environmental organizations; and the community, which are not directly related to the mining industry, but is impacted by its operations. Each one of these stakeholders has ...

Introduction

Faith is a topic of unending debate between opinions of various people. It’s also a bundle of questions and answers; enigmas and mysteries to solve. It’s like a labyrinth of life. Many people attempt to explain different aspects of it. Some statements matter more; some become revolutionary while some are unheard of.
Many of these opinions affected numerous lives or way of lives, and two of this life changing statements about faith – specifically about the sin of humanity and how God saved humanity – are from Athanasius and Anselm.

Athanasius’ View of Sin

St Athanasius speaks of sin, humanity and God in ‘ ...

Background of the Disaster

The Chernobyl disaster is one of the historical nuclear disasters that happened in April 26, 1986. It is referred as the world’s worst nuclear accident that moved the entire earth. The accident resulted to deaths of people both from the nuclear power plant at the time of the incident and also a number of people afterwards. Accordingly, one of the four nuclear reactors of the Chernobyl power stationed exploded due to operational defects, flawed reactor design and inadequate training of personnel (Chernobyl).
The nuclear power plan explosion instantly released radioactive materials into the atmosphere. This created a deep impact ...

Term Paper: Jean Jacques Rousseau vs. John Locke

Economic inequality is a menace that has been witnessed in the developing and the developed nations since ancient times. Legislation regarding the ownership of property has drawn heated criticism from various scholars and human rights activists. John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau are among the activists who have expressed strong ideas concerning the issue of ownership of private property. John in the Second Treaties of Government takes a soft stance. He defends the natural right of acquiring private property despite the economic inequalities that the move bears to the people of the nation. John’s stance on the matter has widely been embraced ...

Term Paper

1. Lesson 4 – a. Ingeo journey refer to a journey where our responsibilities towards environment is increasing and we are taking various measures and adopting various technologies to improve the situation. To some extent we are able to reduce adverse effect on environment but this journey will go on. The concept can be implemented on three “shelf in the bookcase”. Solar energy technology help in saving the electricity and also reduce the chemicals released while production of electricity. We can save a huge quantity of water that goes in production of electricity. The same concept work in case of renewal of ...

Past, Present, and Future

The Significance of American Indian Ceremonies:
Past, Present, and Future

Introduction

Every ceremony in the Native American culture plays a vital and significant role, especially with its people. Some individuals outside the culture often referred the ceremonies as a religion, however, most Native Americans considered their ceremonies as beliefs and practices. The beliefs and practices are part of their rich culture, an integral part of their being, and strongly influenced by their unique methods of living such as acquiring for food, hunting, and agriculture. Every Native American who practiced the tradition and culture believed that their ceremonies could help them ...

The Cold War: Space Race

Introduction
The final frontier in the exploration of man during the 20th century was space. For decades, the man had been intrigued by the vastness and the boundlessness of his surroundings. The untapped cradle that formed the home to the planet remained a mystery to man. It was this fascination that created the basis for space exploration even as the man struggled to understand not only his surroundings but also his existence.
The desire to understand space created the much needed scientific and technological advancement of humanity. In an effort to understand and conquer space, the man helped advance ...

Iron Whale

(3 Points) What is the biological pump as it relates to the ocean?
The process of obtaining carbon dioxide molecules from the atmosphere is influenced by the biological pump. This pump increases the carbon dioxide molecules in the deeper parts of the ocean which results to the decrease in the atmospheric carbon dioxide by turning and incorporating the carbon dioxide molecules into living matter or phytoplankton. Upon fixation of the molecule into the phytoplankton, the organism starts to descend to the deeper levels of the earth due to gravity (Earth guide, n.p.).
(3 Points) Where did this study take ...

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing humans. Individual’s lifestyles have developed to such an extent in developed countries that people continue to drain the earth of fossil fuels used to sustain humans. The result is that global warming is happening as a result of natural but predominantly human activities that release carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Measuring the best forms of energy to counteract this depends on a number of technological, economic and societal variables. It also requires the efforts of government to use command and control along with economic incentives to the highest potential for each ...

Impacts of Deforestation on Biodiversity

Forests serve as the bank of oxygen. They make life possible on the planet Earth. Every living or non-living thing is either directly or indirectly influenced by forests. Besides oxygen, they support sustainable habitat for people, wild life, and other creatures of the world. Forests offer a substantial environment for endangered and vanishing animal species. They also deliver life supporting benefits that to 1.6 billion population of the world. More than thirty percent of or planet is covered by forests. But, unfortunately, forests are being cleared off at massive scales from around the world in the form of deforestation. It ...

A RELIC OF THE PAST

Month/Date/Year
More than two thousand years ago, Chinese emperors began constructing massive walls of defense to protect their northern frontiers. Nowadays, the remains of these ancient ramparts and towers still scar China’s borderlands. Hundreds of thousands of men both young and old performed Corvée labor in order to pay their taxes to the emperor. They pounded this gigantic, winding edifice out of the Earth’s soil. Finally in the 16th century, the Chinese people built greater fortifications that ran across the steppe borders. A stone colossus that became the national emblem of China; the Great Wall. ...

Religious studies

One of the elements to consider when understanding the kingdom of God is about the timing. Some scholars in the theology field argue that the kingdom of God is after the time of Jesus on earth, others hold that the kingdom is a present reality in the time of Jesus. The recent scholars argue that the Kingdom of God is about the present and the future time of Jesus. Scholars on favor of the future timing of Jesus argued that Jesus was crucified, not because he was willing to, but because he wanted God to set His kingdom. According to ...

COURSEDATE

What can be learned from history
Lao Tzu once said: "Be able to see the beginning and the way of antiquity, and this knowledge will allow you to see the clue that led to the present day." Logically Tzu is claiming that the future may be complicated, however, people use the past to plan for the future, and thus face the future challenges with optimism.
However, agnostics and others claim that everything that happens has been, and will not be anything new. They argue that different things occur in different times, but in most instances, nothing new ...

Introduction

Some of the most interesting ideas about afterlife come from the ancient Chinese culture and the Buddhist religion. The close relationship between Chinese culture and Buddhism provides some intriguing insights into heaven and hell. Although Buddhism was introduced into China from India, some of the values of the Indian culture were not easy to understand, and this facilitated the modification of teachings of Buddha to fit the Chinese traditions and practices. The end result was Chinese Buddhism that was unique in some aspects. According to the Chinese Buddhists, death does not signify the end of life rather it is a ...

Over the years, there has been the growing concern on environmental issues. Current changes in the environment have led to developments in which different people and organizations have come up to try and advocate for the conservation of the environment. There are various issues and concepts that have come up in relation to the environmental change. This essay discusses four of these issues.

Peak Oil

The current forms of energy use tend to be a great concern in the world. It is argued that the modern forms of energy. ASPO (Para 4) has issued statements with reference to the issue of oil ...

Every year in our country, women are faced with the loss of a child, during pregnancy, at birth, and shortly following delivery. Even in a country with extraordinary medical technology, there are countless newborn deaths for reasons that doctors cannot explain nor predict. These women are often overwhelmed with emotion, grief, and loss in the days, months, and years following the death of their child. “Making Memories: Trauma, Choice, and Consumer Culture in the Case of Pregnancy Loss," by Linda L. Layne, is a thought provoking article which uses first-hand accounts of the loss of a child and the preservation of the child’ ...

The cinematic medium of aesthetic expression has come to gain the strongest footing in the hierarchy of artistic works across the entire world in the present times. Stalwart filmmakers and their quintessential works have come to gain the accolades of the world’s audience as well as the scholarly film critics. Lars von Trier is surely one of the most acclaimed directors in the history of cinema. The filmmaker has left a mark on the realm of cinema with his unique style and portrayal. It is truly intriguing to note how Lars von Trier uses the cinematic techniques and ...

The story The Birthmark is about Aylmer who is a scientist and philosopher. He is married to Georgiana. One day Aylmer asks her is she had ever thought about removing the birthmark that is on her face. At first Georgiana thinks he is joking, but when she realizes that he is serious, she tells him that she and many others see her birthmark as a blessing and charm. He says that it takes away from her face, which is almost perfect except for the birthmark.
The birthmark is a small hand-shaped red mark that disappears when she blushes. Women ...

Fossil fuels refer to those sources of energies which are underneath the earth surface as a result of the decomposition of the dead plant and animal remains. They include coal, oil, natural gas and others. The excessive use of these fuels led to diverse impacts on the natural environment, which can be seen through increasing rate of global warming. For that reason, the paper, therefore, aims at coming up with different alternatives which will help in stopping the use of fossil fuels in Japan. The plan has been developed to assist the islands which are commonly affected by the ...

ABSTRACT

The environmental friendly activities have been given utmost importance in every field. Due to the environmental degradation, the new trend of “go green” has been formed among the people. The people are very persistent about sustainability. The architecture and civil engineering are one of the major fields where the sustainability has to be considered on priority basis. Architect Stefano Boeri has been translating his unique idea of sustainability through world’s first vertical forest building, Bosco Verticale. The objective of the present paper is to explore the safety, durability and the sustainability of the architecture. It these factors are ...

- Paleolithic cave paintings and the Neolithic Susa vessel have a common subject matter; they both illustrate the animals, hunting scenes and cuneiform writings. The Paleolithic art which was made during the old stone period has two styles: Franco-Cantabrian which was attributed to the Cro-Magnon man whose designs depict horses, bison and cattle for their art subjects. The Neolithic art on the other hand was a new art formed in the new stone period. The style of Neolithic art was portable art is characterized of its ability to be moved from one place to another either by humans or by environment. ...

Art and architecture: Term paper

Introduction
The history of Chinese and Japanese architecture and design confirms a close connection between these two nations, their common Far-Eastern roots. At the same time, they have deep distinctions. Japanese architecture took a lot from Chinese traditions over centuries - therefore we cannot consider it separately.
In a number of aspects differences between them show that the Chinese architecture and interior design are essentially older than Japanese. Long before AD, Chinese culture and art had achieved an advanced stage of development in planning and constructive solutions.
As for the Japanese, they have been building lightly built houses for a ...

Question one

In the past and modern literature, myths are widely used in short stories, poetry, and in novels. In Oedipus, the story is about a king (Oedipus) who killed his father and married his mother. According to the story, this foretold event resulted from a prophecy by an oracle told to King Laius. The King took precautionary measures, but the prophecy was already in place and had to be fulfilled. The story becomes a myth when Oedipus dies and is swallowed into the earth, then becomes the guardian hero of the land. Other Greek myths include stories of Zeus, Odyssey, Athena, Apollo, Heracles, ...

Introduction

Currently the distribution of tigers extends from the Pacific coast of Russia to West and Southern India, continuing East into the Malayan Peninsula and Sumatra. They inhabit a wide range of habitats from impenetrable tropical forest of Sumatra to the semi-arid tracts of Western India and the human dominated agricultural landscapes of the Gangetic Plains of India. The tiger (any sub-species) is always the top carnivore and the apex predator of any ecosystem wherever it is present. Being on top the food chain, they regulate the population of other predators, prey species (herbivores) and in turn the plant population of a ...

Overview

Bruce Metzers The New Testament: Its Background, Growth, & Content takes the reader through a thorough tour of the new testament's fundamental elements as stipulated by Paul. Paul's writings which mainly arose from the crucible of missions he engaged in with the aim of educating and sustaining newly found Christians; form the basis of the Christian faith. His mission consequently led to a major reformation amid tight resistance both from staunch Jews and the Roman Empire (winter and Clark, 44). Through his preaching in a series of missionary trips and prison time, he founded, contacted and was responsible for several Churches. He also ...

Introduction: Siddhartha Gautama

Buddhism is a religion or a way of life to about 300 million people all over the world. Buddhism was founded 2500 years in India when Siddhartha Gautama also known as Budha was enlightened. Buddhism is sometimes difficult to put into the box of religion or philosophy, because it lacks a central deity. The Buddha was not the creator of the universe; instead he achieved the highest personal actualization that a person can and was therefore “Enlightened.” That, rather than a creation story, is the central tenet of Buddhism. Buddhism then as a philosophy is not necessarily a religion, but in practice it services the needs ...

Introduction

Pesticides are substances or a mixture of substances whose main aim is to destroy, repel, prevent or inhibit the action of any pest. A pest is any form of an insect, plant pathogens, weeds, birds, mollusks, nematodes (worms), and microbes that destroy human foods while in the field, during transportation or in stores. In addition, a pest can destroy other human properties apart from food or help spread harmful diseases. Pesticides are classified into five categories: a chemical substance, a biological agent, disinfectant, antimicrobial and a device. Since pesticides find use in both our homes and in farms, they have the potential of causing ...

PART I

Question 1
Christianity is the world’s most popular and largest religion with approximately 2 billion followers across the world. Christians follow the footsteps and teachings of Jesus Christ. Most Christians perceive Jesus Christ as the savior of humankind from their sins. The Christian religion is founded on the ecumenical creed from which Christian followers adhere and believe in one faith. Buddhism, on the other hand, has an approximate 370 million followers across the world. Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha provided the teachings that formed the basis of Buddhism. The religion is believed to have various beliefs, and traditions ...

The Islamic Mentality among Wisdom and Philosophy

In Candide, by Voltaire, I like the part in the book when (Paquette and Girofle) stops at a roadside farm and the farmer kindly invites them to a pleasant dinner. He only has a small farm, but the old man and his family work hard on it and lives an acceptable existence. Candide finds the farmer’s life appealing. He, Cunégonde, and his friends decide to follow it, and everyone is satisfied by hard work in the garden. Pangloss suggests to Candide once again that this is the best of possible worlds. Candide responds, “That is very well put . . . but we ...

In 2006's The Devil Wears Prada, aspiring journalist Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) finds herself as the personal assistant to the editor-in-chief of a large fashion magazine, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). Andy, who purports to care little about fashion, is quickly put in her place by the cold, calculating and abrasive Miranda. Over the course of the film, Andy learns more about fashion and clothing, and squares off against the increasingly antagonistic Miranda. In essence, the film showcases the glamorous yet ultimately empty and emotionless life of the fashion world, and its costumes indicate the wild contrasts and extremes women have ...

Bram Stoker’s most renowned epistolary novel Dracula deals with numerous themes portrayed through the utilization of various symbols. One of the most potent ones would definitely be the ubiquitous struggle between the forces of good and evil, or in other words, between the angelic messengers of God and their nemesis, a demon from Hell. The strength and power of Christian paraphernalia serve as symbols of earthly as well as divine good, such as crucifixes and prayers, while the soulless entity of the Count and his undead brides symbolize the curse of longevity at the cost of one’s soul. ...

Dense rainforests have been disappearing at an alarming rate as human beings penetrate deep into the forests, clearing them so as to make room for their own activities. About 8000 years ago, this planet was covered by approximately 14.8 billion acres of forest, but unfortunately, currently the Earth consists of only 8.6 billion acres of forest remaining due to the extensive human exploitation (Jean 33). The deforestation has led to serious impacts on the environment, and species have started becoming extinct.
The extent of rainforest deforestation across the globe and the main causes of this disturbing trend will ...

The Aesthetics of Nature and of Language

Greenpeace? Friends of the Earth? Eco-warriors? What can they possibly have in common with an eccentric Californian fruit farmer of Scottish extraction? Or, to put it another way, when you turn the faucet, do you ever wonder where your water comes from? If you live in the San Francisco Bay area, then your water probably comes from Hetch Hetchy, which is located in the Yosemite National Park. Its strikingly unusual name comes from the indigenous people of the area and was used to describe the edible grass that grows there. The valley runs parallel to the Yosemite River Valley ...

The common element in Kongo burial practices is the relationship of the living to their ancestors and recently deceased relatives. An ancient, syncretic religion, its absorption of Catholic influences and elements of various African traditions enhanced the tendency of idiosyncratic belief systems to develop among the individual villages. This diffusion of belief and practice facilitated the spread of a diverse and versatile religion from Africa to the New World where it has exhibited remarkable coherence in the expression of burial practices. The trans-Atlantic slave trade strengthened the emotional need to connect with the past, not only with one’s departed ...