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    Landsat 7 Case Study

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    As characteristics mentioned above, the data especially suitable for using by anthropogenic and natural changes observation, such as urbanization, deforestation, desertification, water resource development and disasters monitoring (Satellite Imaging Corporation, 2015). Analysis and Conclusion Compared with spectral range and spatial resolution between two kind of sun-synchronous satellites, CBERS-2 and Landsat 5…

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    Hardy-Weinberg Equation

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    The forests inhabited by primates help soil stay in place thus percolating runoff and precipitation into aquifers. If we keep destroying these rainforests biodiversity will lower, forested areas will become vulnerable to soil erosion and even desertification, reducing or even completely stopping natural services such as aquifers. This will also lead to soil erosion in river beds, disturbing water sources as…

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    refugees. They usually leave behind their countries because their homeland is not habitable anymore due to natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, and disasters caused by humans like nuclear explosions, global warming, and soil desertification. Although refugee laws do not protect climate refugees, they usually obtain enormous help in form of money, food and first aid kits from other countries mainly because of the rapid broadcasting of news (Nat Geo Education Encyclopedia…

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    Morocco- The Country that Makes the Soul Grow In the 7th and 8th century, the Arab invasion of Africa prompted the first predominant Muslim dynasty which triggered a domino effect that resulted in Morocco. In 1884, Spain officially started protecting the lands that would soon be known as Morocco. When France became the protectorate of Morocco through the Treaty of Fez in 1912, there was a rebellion shortly after and lead by the Istiqual. Eventually in 1956, the French were removed as the…

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    emission of Greenhouse gases. Global warming leads to rising temperatures of the oceans and the earth’ surface causing melting of polar ice caps, rise in sea levels and also unnatural patterns of precipitation such as flash floods, excessive snow or desertification. Lastly there is the issue of overpopulation. African Americans like in densely populated areas. The population of the planet is reaching unsustainable levels as it faces shortage of resources like water, fuel and food. Population…

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    of our resources, and maintaining it is the key to improving human life on the planet. Without this, we see more of what has already began to happen: global warming, ozone layer depletion, acid rain, loss of biodiversity by deforestation and desertification and water pollution. As these problems increase, so does the cost that the country is paying to fix them. It is an ongoing cycle, as no permanent solution besides change, has been thought of. One of the most significant effects of…

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    Amazon Rainforest and ruining the home of the world’s most endangered tribe, the Awá, along with many other native tribes (Chamberlain, 2012). Deforestation simulations have shown an increase in temperature and a decrease in rainfall, which cause desertification, soil erosion, and flooding (Lejeune, Davin, Guillod, & Seneviratne, 2015). Not to mention, forests are home to 80 percent of the world’s biodiversity. Deforestation is liable for the loss of 137 plant, insect and animal species daily…

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    For example, less developed countries are unable to adopt the agricultural innovations that have led to increased food production. Also, desertification and overuse of land is limiting the amount of arable(fit for growing crops) land available.This is another way the world could face widespread…

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    Research Paper On Morocco

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    Morocco lies on the northwest corner of Africa. The country roughly covers an area twice the size of the United Kingdom. In the middle of the country are two snow capped mountain chains,the Middle Atlas and the High Atlas. South of the High Atlas Mountains lie the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Morocco generally has mild winters and hot summers. Morocco is a monarchy country. The prime minister is head of government and is appointed by the king. Regional councils have authority and funding to oversee…

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    in the crust and high waves under the sea (tsunami), in addition to the impact of sabotage of buildings and transport, Fire that occurs in forests due to natural factors leads to deforestation and destruction of vegetation, but human activities are the direct contributor to these causes and can be summarized these factors as follows: The various industrial activities, and the huge volume of smoke emitted due to the burning of fuel, which contribute significantly to the environmental pollution…

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