Essays on Coastal

Kuwait community comprises from a number of nomads who happened to settle on the coastal region of Arabian Gulf. Searching for greener pastures is a characteristic of nomads and so explains the reason of settlement along the coast, they also consisted of several tribes with from different clans. After settling at the coastal region, they looked for the safest shelter by building forts, this was to cater for security purpose against other nomads who were also in search for greener pastures. Many Kuwaitis settled and population increased, this led to formation of nations, ethnicity, economic activities and political interests developed as ...

Introduction

Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was a Tamil insurgency and terrorist group, which fought for an independent state of Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka. LTTE was founded in 1976, and since 1983 was engaged in a civil war with government forces. The civil war between LTTE and Sri Lanka government lasted for 26 years and claimed approximately 60,000 human lives (Human Rights Watch, 2006, p. 1). The rise of LTTE movement started with ethnical conflict, based on Sinhalese discrimination of Tamil ethnic minority. Underrepresentation of Tamil minority in the government as well as social exclusion from Sri Lankan community ...

There just is not enough fresh water in the United States to sustain the current usage rates indefinitely. In America, as in the rest of the World, water reserves are facing a triple threat from a combination of human consumption, agricultural needs and industrial demands that stress our current reserves. Complications from climate change may further intensify these problems. As glaciers melt, they contribute to rising sea levels; they also are a fresh water reserve that is fast dwindling. Although Global measures are being set in place to combat and mitigate the effects of climate change the most effective advances in consumption ...

Visit the Virtual Caves website: http://www.goodearthgraphics.com/virtcave/index.html. Briefly describe and provide an example of Solutional caves, Sea caves, Erosional caves, and Lava tube caves. Solutional Caves: Solutional caves are formed by chemical reaction between the groundwater and the rock bedrock consisting of limestone. Ground water contains dissolved carbon dioxide which is a weak solution of carbonic acid and is capable of dissolving the rock slowly. This makes the passage of water wider and takes the shape of the cave. The most common example of solutional caves is flowstone. Flowstone is mostly composed of calcite and becomes rounder as it tends ...

“Natural Disasters-Floods," Retrieved October 18, 2014 from http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/teacher_resources/webfieldtrips/natural_disasters/floods/

This article mentioned the natural disasters like floods that may happen in poor as well as rich countries. As a matter of fact, these disaster are also linked with manmade activities. The change in land use, deforestation, landscape, and flood plains all contribute in the severity of floods. The article reported that global warming caused by man-made activities is one of the major factors contributing in this natural disaster. The human beings made changes in river basins that affect floods like in the case of Washington; concrete constructions developed to stop the flow of water prevented natural seepage that consequently ...

Article Summary

- The article of John Schwartz on The New York Times, entitled A Hobbyist Whose Workshop Sits among the Cypress Trees, talks about the wetland restoration efforts of Matt Conn in Iberia Parish, Louisiana (Schwartz).

- Matt, who works as an environmental consultant by day, purchased a wetland property from a farmer who planned to use it for planting sugarcane. Yet, the move of the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal and state-level bodies to classify the land as protected wetlands prompted the farmer to sell the property to Matt, since he wanted to avoid doing restoration work by himself (Schwartz).

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The coastal areas of United States is at major risk of hurricane, flooding and such natural disasters, destroying private or public property and even taking the lives of the residents living in these areas. Despite this fact, as the Case Study 118 illustrates, U.S. individuals have continued to lift up their houses near the Atlantic shore, increasing the population of the coastal countries with 28% (approximately 153 million people) from 1980 to 2003 (CS 118-3). This situation was significantly encouraged by the U.S. government itself, because, through its legislations it obliged the entire population of United States to pay ...

Q1: Describe the number of special local cultures, foods, norms, rituals, and, etc. (i.e., anything) you find interesting from the video.

Greece is a mix of unique cultural background comprising of both the western and eastern characteristics. The people are known for the hospitality and the unique of enjoying their everyday life. There is a variety of archaeological as well as historical and religious sites. The people are famous for their rich culture. The tourist has a chance to experience the cosmopolitan nature of life in Greece and a wide range of traditional delicacies such as Greek salad, dakos, taramosalata, tirokafteriamond others and spirits. Moreover, they have a norm of attending local festivals and night outs

Q2: How do you perceive the existing tourism infrastructure in Greece? Please evaluate all five tourism sectors in Greece(i.e., Accommodation; Food & beverage; Recreation; Transportation; Travel services).

Being a developed country depends heavily on tourism; Greece offers a ...

Abir, L. M. (2013, March 11 ). Impact of tourism in coastal areas: Need of sustainable tourism strategy. Retrieved October 20, 2013, from http://www.marbef.org/wiki/Impact_of_tourism_in_coastal_areas:_Need_of_sustainable_tourism_strategy

This article provides a discussion on the issues and impacts of coastal tourism evaluating the current environmental related affairs and issues regarding the future of tourism. In the conclusion, the article provides suggestions for the management of coastal tourism in the future. The article begins with the recognition of the increased awareness for improving sustainable forms of tourism. The coastal regions provide transition points between the land and the sea featuring high biodiversity and the most volatile and fragile ecosystem on earth. For example, the coral reefs and mangroves present a very fragile environment. Rapid urbanization has also led to increased ...

Statistics has it that the cruise line industry is the fastest growing in the sector of leisure in the tourism, travel and hospitality industries (Jr Brent et al 240). There has been a growth rate of 2100% between 1970 and 2006. Moreover, 68% of the cruises that have been taken have existed for a decade (Jr Brent et al 241). The industry undergoes a 7% growth rate annually. I choose the Norwegian cruise lines ; I feel that it will attract more people because billing itself a ‘freestyle’ cruise line, with regard to dining and was the pioneer to swerve from the two-set ...

Introduction

Transgressive system tracts [TST]

It is formed by the rise in sea level over the shelf edge and the general conditions of the transgressions. Sediment deposited on the shelf and slope sedimentation moves toward the continent as a transgressive series. TST presented retrogradatsionnym package parasikvensov characterizing transgression as the shelf and in the coastal lowlands. In zashelfovoy area due to lack of precipitation formed clay-fused incision [condensed-section deposits]. The foot of the front surface is called transgressive [transrgessive surface]. It represents the maximum flooding surface, which marks the beginning of transgression, reflected in a shift of the coastline in the ...

Module 8 Geology: Coastal Processes and Terrain

Sediments are transported along coastlines by several processes. Rivers deposit sediments as they enter wetlands and oceans. Tidal fluxes are constantly depositing and eroding sand while waves erode sand and deposit it somewhere else. Wetland and coastal dune vegetation retains sediments. Storm surges can dramatically erode coastal sediments. Coastal sand transport by all these methods are complex. But, the issue has become more complex with human impacts on the natural processes. Flood control measures and the damming of rivers decreases the downstream deposition of sediment. Sediment starvation of these areas typically results in our replacement of sand on ...

This paper presents an overview of the North Sea area. In addition, it provides a history of the exploration of the area, petroleum occurrence and location of the North Sea. Consequently, it provides a description of the Stratigraphy of the southern Northern Sea, Central North Sea and the Northern North Sea. A brief description of the tectonic history of the area is provided taking note of the four major tectonic events that occurred. These were the Caledonian collision, rifting and basin formation as identified in the Carboniferous, Mesozoic rifting and graben formation and the inversion.

Province Geology (North Sea)

Introduction

Discovery of gas in the ...

Question 1

Baltic Sea in the Atlantic Ocean has world’s largest dead zones. It has been a victim of anthropological activities such as over fishing and excess use of fertilizers in agricultural lands (Baltic Nest Institute, 2014). Dead zones similar to that of Baltic Sea are also seen in US territorial waters including Chesapeake Bay, Great Lakes, northern Gulf of Mexico, Long Island Sound and coastal Oregon. The Chesapeake Bay is a major nutrient sink that receives the storm water run-off from the 88,000 farms in the surrounding states as well as effluents from 5 major effluent treatment plants. Hypoxic conditions ...

The Civil War and Reconstruction must have been chaotic and frightening times. The number of people who lost their lives from war or disease included soldiers, civilians, and runaway slaves. Families were pitted against families in conflict that sometimes led to violence. Therefore in terms of emotions running high and conflict causing many lost lives the Civil War and Reconstruction were like the American Revolution. It seems like the South probably felt that they were waging their American Revolution against the North, but in the end they lost the war whereas the 13 colonies won their war against the ...

Natural forests plays, perhaps the most important role in sustaining life on earth and balancing the ecosystem in a multitude of ways like water recycling and preventing soil erosion. The benefits that an intact forest provides to humanity are immense, which are often considered free and largely go unrecognized and uncounted for until they are lost . This essay will analyze some of the major services provided and roles played by the natural forest in ensuring the existence of life on this planet. Service 1: Maintaining the Water cycle- Forests plays a major role in ensuring effective water pumping and recycling, ...

Abstract

Many of the US companies are trying to enter international markets, outsource the manufacturing processes, and become international. Such activity needs certain knowledge from the company’s managers and all those colleagues that will participate in communications with the foreign partners. Spain has a very rich history and culture and therefore there are many aspects that US business people should learn before starting to work with Spanish partners, suppliers or customers. The economic situation, business etiquette and traditions in Spain are different from the US ones. This is mostly caused by the relaxed rhyme of life in this country and ...

World War II made a deep impact on the USA. Although no direct battles took place on the American soil, all phases of American life were affected by the war. The USA took extraordinary efforts to match tactics and strategy with the allies and waged war against the Axis powers consisting of Germany, Japan, and Italy. Within a matter of few years, the country turned into an "arsenal of democracy" producing and supplying the weapons used in the war. The country experienced a total overhaul of social and economic patterns that set a new trend of life in the USA (Unger and Tomes ...

Business

The importance of ethics in international trade is a widely explored topic for businesses and individuals who have conducted these trades. Evidence suggests that a decrease in productivity is a direct result of unethical practices, which sometimes lead to lawsuits and reduced profits (Buchanan and Yoon). Scandals involving these practices are not only widespread, but very much recognized and can result in negative publicity for those concerned. Conservation issues as well as human rights are two of the most publicized issues when it comes to ethics. Unethical practices involving these two areas have been known to tarnish and sometimes destroy the ...

The study of meteorological materials in all regions of the globe, prove that the climate is not constant, but is a subject to some certain changes. Beginning in the late XIX century, warming particularly intensified in 1920-30., but then a slow cooling started, which ended in 1960. Geologists’ studies of the earth's crust of sediments have shown that in the past era there was much greater climate change. These changes happened due to natural processes, that is why they are called natural (Martelle, 2013).

The following effects of global warming are projected:

sea ​​level rise due to melting glaciers and polar ice caps (for the last 100 years is ...

Introduction: Hurricanes are common disasters in US causing maximum damage in the coastal community. They are the worst and costliest of all national disaster and can sometimes extends to areas far away from the coast. Hurricanes are defined as giant, spiraling tropical storms, with a wind speed of over 160miles/hr. Force generated by the storm, can cause catastrophic damage to houses, buildings and causes landfall. It can kill humans, animals and destroy natural landscape. (Parker & Shapiro, 2008) Hurricanes in US, has its origin ether in Atlantic or eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricane season in Atlantic, begins in June and ends ...

There are varied definitions of common property that exist in various contexts. Its application and use is, therefore, determined by the specific context. Our definition of common property is in relation to real tangible property. Common property in this context of real properties can be defined as a property that is collectively owned by public or a community to which every member of the community has equal right to use and access. Sometimes, the government can own common property. Where government owns common properties, all citizens have a right to use it in various activities. The ownership and product of that property ...

List of Figures

Figure 1 Torrey canyon supertanker and surrounded with oil spills 6 Figure 2 A-Geographical location of the disaster. B-Route at the time of accident 9 Figure 3Torrey Canyon and Air strike: World’s first ever environmental disaster 11 Figure 4 :The Renown Torrey quarry 11 Figure 5: Dead bird in Torrey Canyon query 12 Figure 6Plumes emitting from burning Torrey Canyon 13

Abstract

On 18th March 1967, the ship Torrey Canyon, carrying a load of 120000 tons of crude oil dashed against Pollard's Rock of the reef of Seven Stones near Cornwall, England. The resultant oil ...

Introduction

Djibouti is a small country, situated in the horn of Africa. Djibouti city is the capital of Djibouti. Irrespective of its size, the nation is one of very talented and ambitious nations. The nation is surrounded by several nations and almost all of them are indulged in various kinds of disputes or warlike situations but Djibouti is unaffected by these disputes and remains in a very peaceful and stable state of affairs. This paper intends to discuss the Djibouti and several other related aspects.

Geography

The nation is surrounded by Eretria in the north and Somalia in the southwest while it shares ...

Reference

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Introduction

The Best Western PLUS Chateau Granville Hotel is a five star hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia located just a few minutes’ drive from Canada Place. The location of the hotel makes it suitable for business travelers during their stay as majority of corporate location in the area are near The Best Western PLUS Chateau Granville Hotel, including St. Paul’s Hospital, Provincial and Federal Courts, and Vancouver Coastal Health. The hotel provides convenience for the busy business travelers, as it is located near the new Canada Line Rapid transit from the Vancouver international Airport. The hotel offers ample amenities in each ...

6.0 INTRODUCTION This section provides discussions on prospective environmental impacts touted to arise from implementing the recommendations under Section 5 (Alternatives Analysis). Officials at the federal, state and local levels and the general public would benefit from the environmental overview provided in this section, as it aims to give a clearer understanding on various environmental impacts that may arise from the proposal to develop Lafayette Regional Airport. The Environmental Assessment (EA) elaborated in the Airport Environmental Handbook, under FAA Order 5050.4A stands as the model from which the environmental overview in this section is derived (FAA, 1985). Of ...

Impact of climatic change on the Great Barrier Reef

Climatic changes refer to lasting and significant changes in the weather patterns characterized by statistical distribution over a period spanning decades or hundred thousands of years. These changes may encompass extreme weather conditions and may happen due to variations in solar radiation reaching earth, biotic processes, volcanic eruptions, melting of the polar caps and plate tectonics. Certain activities undertaken by humans have also been recognized as contributing to negative climatic changes such as global warming. This climate change has threatened earth's ecosystems. The recent harsh change in the climate such as an increase in temperature takes a great toll on the ...

Human Impacts on Salt Marshlands

Salt Marshes Although less regarded by the public as an important ecosystem, salt marshes are among the most fertile and abundant coastal habitats on earth. According to Bromberg Gedan, Silliman, and Bertness from Brown University and University of Florida, Gainesville (2009), salt marshes provide more ecosystem services (anthropogenic benefits from nature) to coastal populations than other ecosystems. These intertidal habitats are composed of salt-tolerant grasses, herbs, and low shrubs, in great depths, and serve many functional dynamics. Salt marshes are located in a range of climates, from arctic and subtropical regions, and are always found along global coastlines. The ...

Introduction

Ethnography refers to a designed research that explores the cultural phenomena of a group of people residing in a certain geographical location. The discipline reflects on the history, way of life and all social characteristics of the targeted people. An analysis of the organization, relationships between ethnic groups, settlements, and climatic terrain are substantial factors towards understanding the way of living and the reality of the habitat group. Furthermore, ethnographical research gives a clear view of how people and the society deal with sociological problems as they encounter in everyday life. Racism, drug addiction and illiteracy are among the common social problems facing ...

Diarrhea in Orissa, India

Introduction India is one of the countries with the largest area in the world. it is also the second-most populous country after China with a population of about 1.23 billion people. The poverty standards in India have remained very high with a number of regions living in slum areas. Orissa, India, is one of the densely populated slums in India, which has a high number of their population living on less than one dollar every day. Research indicates that most of the people prone to air and water borne diseases such as cholera and diarrhea live in poor conditions and use ...

Introduction

The great white shark is found in all major oceans around the world and is also known as the great white or white death. The great white shark belongs to the species of lamniform shark and are widely distributed all over the globe. The taxonomic name for white shark is Carolus Linnaeus. White sharks are famous for their massive size and voracious eating habits. A mature male white shark could grow up to 6.5m in length. Researches have published work stating that great white sharks grow up to 8m in length. A mature white shark would weigh around 3, ...

Coastal towns are those towns that have a coastline. A coastline is where the land and sea or ocean joins together. A coast normally refers to the region around which sea and land form a link. Examples of coasts include pelagic coast and gulf. A pelagic coast is one that faces the ocean in an open manner. A gulf coast is also known as bay and is more sheltered than a pelagic coast. The coastal regions are very important to the ecosystem. The rivers that join the ocean have fresh water while oceans have salty water. The mixture of the two different ...

Tsunamis

Introduction A tsunami (“a wave in port” in Japanese) are the marine gravity waves that are extremely large in length and height, and are the result of the up or down shift of ocean bottom areas with strong underwater and coastal earthquakes, occasionally, though, are the result of volcanic eruptions and other tectonic processes. Tsunamis are among those few natural disasters that are capable of causing huge numbers. First chapter of this research is dedicated to the causes of tsunami, wave formation mechanism, and waves’ various characteristics. The topic of the conducted research is highly relevant to our area if ...

A combination of the tropical wave and the tropical depression was formed over the Southeastern Bahamas on August 23rd, which was the beginning of hurricane Katrina. The following day this formation was labeled as a tropical storm and given its name, Katrina. This tropical storm was approaching towards Florida, and it was not considered a hurricane until it hit Hallandale Beach and Aventura on August 25th (Zimmerman, 2012). The intensity of the storm reduced as it approached land but it regained the pressure an hour prior to entering the Gulf of Mexico. The hurricane moved from category 3 to category 5 ...

Critical Thinking Questions

Chapter 1: Critical and Creative Thinking Questions 1 And 4 Question 1 Some of the indicators for mechanical weathering in my area are the following: high number of boulders with cracks and joints, fracturing at the surface of rocks and old buildings, slow disintegration of boulders and statues, and surface fracturing on roads and slopes of various hills. On the other hand, the evidences of chemical weathering are; change in color of rocks, darkening of old buildings made of limestone, and gradual wearing out of rocks and walls of some buildings. The significance of these indicators can ...

Introduction

Is the fish population close to extinction? This could be addressed by taking a look at the present trend in the marine and aquatic population. The marine and aquatic habitat house more population and species than the terrestrial. The researches have proved, and made it obvious by the fact that water bodies take up 70 percent of the earth surface. Fishes are the most common species in the aquatic and marine habitat. There are various types of fishes, and each species is important in the food chain. In fact, the depletion of one species can create incredible consequence and effect ...

Chapter One

The first part of the book provides a title that looks like a poetic title. The title of part one is “The Ocean Shall Unloose the Bonds of things”. The part one of the book contains both chapter one and chapter two. The first chapter is “Antecedents”. The setting of the first chapter takes place in four continents during the fifteenth century. The title gives information which is a coverage that is equal to all the Americas. According to Benjamin’s point of view, the Atlantic Africa, Western Europe as well as the Americas were approximately equivalent during the fifteenth century in ...

An Analysis of the Formulation of California Senate Bill 4

Chapter IV: Findings Introduction The research had the ambitious goal of identifying the political process that took for the passing of SB 4. The subject was especially interesting because hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has taken place in California for several decades. In this chapter, data collected about the drilling style in California was presented with an effort to include the variety of data available from viewpoints of different stakeholders and their support or lack of support for the duration of the legislative process. Fracking is a national as well as a state political issue. Both external and internal factors impacted ...

Sustainable Development Plan

Introduction Sustainable development plan is a preparation that guides a city to face present and future challenges. This plan includes seeking unique opportunities of the city and focusing on land use challenges in order to obtain a developed city and to produce a long-term resolution for environmental, social and economic challenges ahead. The recent devastation in New Orleans and the areas around it delivers the city as well as the region with a significant opportunity. The opportunity is rebuilding the communities in the city, in which their rich history will be promoted while making a new interpretation of a developed city of the 21st century. ...

Both estuaries and coral reefs play significant roles for the survival of ocean organisms as well as terrestrial lives. Estuaries are semi- enclosed bodies of water which is created when the salt water of the ocean combines with the fresh water from rivers. It is considered to be the transition zone between sea and land. Estuaries serve as a venue for the congregation of fish, birds and other animals to feed, grow or migrate . On the other hand, coral reefs are one of the world's richest ecosystems. Coral reef ecosystems are exceptional, diverse biological systems recognized as an important environmental ...

In the introduction section, the paper describes in detail what the environment is and how the human race takes it for granted. In this section, the thesis statement is also given out and the materials to be used in this paper are listed. In the section of effects of pollution, the paper starts by describing the tendency of the human race of destroying the environment in the name of creating new development. In this section, the far-reaching effects of environmental destruction are listed and explained. Some of the effects that have been recorded are radiations that make the earth ...

HOW DOES RELIGION AND GENDER STRUCTURE PLAY A ROLE IN SWAHILI PORTS TOWN BEFORE AND AFTER 1500’s THROUGH THE CONCEPT OF WEALTH IN PEOPLE? How does Religion and Gender Structure Play a Role in Swahili Port Towns Before and after the 1500’s Through the Concept of Wealth in People?

Introduction

During the ancient period, the coast of East Africa where the Swahili cities that comprises the civilization in the region are thriving from maritime trade, which in time became the source of immense wealth for most of its people. In the acquisition of wealth among the people of ...

1. How do continents grow and how are they modified Continents arise due to movement of plates causing boundaries within the earth surface. Plates move through the oceanic crust along narrow zones between each other leading to the development of plate-tectonic forces. As a result, this forces leads to development of boundaries between the plates. This plates becomes the continents. Generally, continents arise because of continental drift that forces a single land mass on the earth surface to split and drift hence forming a continent. Their modification arises due to various plate boundaries that develop within the earth surface. These boundaries ...

Inquiry 1

Growing up in a traditional Chinese family, I am the single child who is living with my parents. In conventional Chinese culture, parents are supposed to take care of their children to such age until the children get married. In some cases, children are receiving family economic support even having their own babies. On one hand, Chinese children are exposed to less social stress with the help of their parents. On the other hand, the parenting style brews a mindset that children should conform to their parents’ requests unconditionally. My family is from one of these traditional families. My parents are ...

Islam is one of the fastest growing and the second largest religion in the world judging by the number of followers and conversion each year (Ezzati, 26). The religion is known to be strict in its doctrines and observing the teaching of Prophet Muhammad, who is said to be the last prophet sent by God. Islam basically started when the prophet began relaying God’s message that was revealed to him by way of visions and dreams. This was from the year 613 CE when according the Muslims, the prophet formed the first Ummah or the community of Muslims, ...

The rise of deep, cold water towards the surface to replace water is called an upwelling (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2013). Successful fisheries all over the globe are situated in areas with strong coastal upwelling due to the presence of highly productive marine systems. Oxygen-depleted conditions and available diverse electron donors, such as hydrogen sulfide and organic matter, favor processes involved in nitrogen loss resulting in high productivity of the ecosystem (Galán, Faúndez, Thamdrup, Santibañez, & Farías, 2014). Upwelling is caused by a variety of conditions. One is the replacement of warm surface water with cold ...

Is global climate caused by human activities?

Currently, the question on whether human activities cause global warming has sparked debates from environmental experts. The massive growth of the population has increased growth of consumption, and this poses threats to the global climate. The rise of the earth’s temperature is mainly caused by the gases released by greenhouses, especially carbon dioxide. It is saddening to note that the climatic changes affect the physical and biological systems across the universe. Global warming can only be decreased if the carbon output released by human activities is reduced. The Journal of Climate published a paper by Jara Imbers, Chris Huntingford, ...

Pavement distresses are distortions in the pavement surface and the subgrade either due to poor design or external factors. Distresses shorten the lifespan of a pavement and pose a danger to the road users or causes discomfort. This is a paper on the different types of road distresses, causes, and the mitigation measures which can be taken to remedy the distresses.

Rutting

Rutting is the accumulation of slow permanent deformation due to continuous densification of pavement layers caused by the shear displacement of the subgrade. Shearing causes uplifting on the sides of the rut. Rutting occurs along the tracks of heavy vehicles on a ...

According to the scientists’ observations, climate fluctuations occur constantly. There are periods of cooling and warming. Some fluctuations lasted decades, others - centuries. As of now we live in the time of worming. Global climate change has become perhaps the most important environmental issues of our time. In recent years this problem has become the focus of attention of many international meetings, as it is irreversible and threatens the security of millions of people’s lives. The main cause of global warming is the greenhouse effect - a phenomenon in the Earth's atmosphere, which prevents the energy of sunlight, ...

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 ...

Invasive python in Florida (everglades)

Invasive python in Florida (everglades)

Annotated bibliography

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Tourism

Introduction When a village in a coast al location has to pick the most convenient type of tourism to welcome, tourism can be tricky depending on the needs of that particular village. Unfortunately, there are only two methods available. These are mass tourism and alternative tourism. The most effective strategy is a combination of the two. This writing creates a fictional village referred to as “Katavalo” to showcase and analyze the best strategy to follow. It starts by discussing tourism in general before explaining mass and alternative tourism. It further explains sustainable or responsible tourism. The paper also discusses the advantages and ...

There are many limiting factors in a marine ecosystem. These limiting factors interact in many ways to form different features and also affect the marine ecosystem. This paper analyzes the relationship between the temperature of the region and rate of evapotranspiration, the upwelling of water and the speed of wind, the ocean currents and the climate experienced, and nature of rocks and type of features formed. The temperature of the surrounding region in an ocean is very important. When temperature is high, the evaporation from the surface of the ocean would be high (NSIDC, n.d). In addition, high temperature ...

An Analysis of the Formulation of California Senate Bill

Chapter 5 Discussion SB 4 is the first California law to address the issue of hydraulic fracturing or fracking for natural gas in California. The fracking method had been used in California for several years without any regulation (Freyman, 2014, p. 59). Therefore, the research studied the possible reasons the issue became a part of public conversation, and finally reached the agenda setting level of the California legislature. And, only that, the issue became law in California. Well simulation is the term used in SB 4 to describe three types of the procedure hydraulic fracturing, acid matrix stimulation, ...

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is known as the largest oil spill in history. On April 20, 2010, the explosion of the oil rig killed 11 people working on it and resulted in underwater cameras revealing the British Petroleum pipe leaking of over 4.9 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. A long distance from the coastal line (approximately 42 miles from Louisiana) and the marine nature of the spill resulted in its longevity – the well was capped in only 87 days after the accident ("Oil Spill Gulf of Mexico 2010."). The scope of the spill ...

Business

Business Strategy in the Global Marketplace International, Multinational, Global and Transnational Corporate Strategies International, multinational, global and transnational corporate strategies differ in various ways. The various levels of companies employ these strategies in their business operations to maximize their output or to remain in continual business operations. Under multinational strategies, the subsidiaries of the firm in the involved foreign country enjoy strong local autonomies of business regarding decision-making (Nirav, n.d.). Under the global strategies, the governance of the business is central and in a strong manner in order to reap the economies of scale through various global manufacturing and standardized ...

Introduction

This study is confined to the limits of Los Angeles and studies the traffic in this place. City boundaries of Los Angeles area suffer from an ever-growing traffic. With the growing population and their expansion in different areas, the problem has grown in intensity. The traffic is not limited to the city boundaries. It has also spread into contagious territory where street congestion, delays in traffic and life and property hazard is as great as in the central traffic area of Los Angeles. This paper studies about the traffic problems of Los Angeles and the need for it. ...

Background/Literature Review

Nature causes all floods despite the fact that some manmade activities also contribute in flooding. The developed nations on the globe including UK and the United States do suffer from losses caused by flooding (Natural Disasters-Floods). For instance, the New Orleans Hurricane Katrina that took place between 2005 and 2009 were intensified due to manmade activities (Shrum, 2014).

Classification of Flooding

Floods can be classified into river and coastal floods. Mandych (2011) defined river floods as inundations of river valleys that are caused by high waters running downstream. This is the most frequent and widespread type of floods. He added that river ...

Introduction

Aeolian processes occur in environments such as deserts, agricultural fields, and coastal regions. The features of such environments include a nonexistent or sparse vegetation cover, strong winds, and a supply of fine sediments. In Egypt, the increase in human population has led to the lateral spread of human settlements from the Nile’s flood plains to various locations in the western desert land. Such areas include the Kharga Oasis, where the government has initiated land reclamation projects for agriculture and human settlements. However, the developmental plans have missed the issue of natural hazards such as dune movements. Hence, the success of such ...