Alternative energy

1. What is inclusive fitness?? Using Hamilton’s equation, describe the cost and benefits in relation to inclusive fitness of a behavior we learned about in class (from lecture, readings or student presentations). Inclusive fitness is fitness through producing offspring and providing aid that allows relatives to spread shared genes. Hamilton’s rule is rb – c > 0, where r is the relatedness of the altruist to the beneficiary, b is the reproductive benefit to the recipient, and c is the cost…

thermal energy. If a color absorbs lots of energy, It makes lots of thermal energy (Morton, J. L. "Color and Heat Absorption"). Scientists believe that darker colors absorb better, and lighter absorb worse (Morton, J. L. "Color and Heat Absorption"). When heat enters an object, visible or invisible, it warms it to produce thermal energy. This process is called “Heat Absorption” (Heat Absorption." KidsGeo.com. Web). If an object is exposed to heat for a long time, it will absorb more energy.…

Slave Short Story Today was one of the gloomy days. It was already hard enough to work out in the fields but in addition to that it was pouring down rain. I had just left the slave cabins and I was already drenched. My little brother, John and I trudged towards the plantation with our parents. We were only wearing rag-like clothes and walking barefoot to the fields. I had already stepped on more than a dozen rocks. “Ouch,” screeched John. He was having the same problem as me. Since he was only…

Based on Julia Stewart’s leadership style she has many favorable factors that would come into play while working for her. Julia’s positive reinforcement method, her application of feedback and coaching, and focus on intrinsic rewards are all attributes that make her an appealing manager. Further examining these strategies will give extra support to this claim. Julia’s desire to administer positive reinforcement is a favorable factor most employees would appreciate. According to Kreitner and…

Peabody Energy's commitment to environmental excellence is driven by the company's’ mission statement which states that when mining is complete, the company will leave the land in a condition equal to or better than it was before mining. In 1998, Blockbuster opened a state-of-the-art distribution center in McKinney Texas, just north of the company’s Dallas headquarters. Miss Tucci was responsible for developing Terraspring’s business plan, establishing the brand, and for launching the company.…

Beersheba, a largely protected town 43 km from the Turkish fort of Gaza, was the scene of an incredible Australian historic charge by the 4th Light Horse Brigade on 31 October 1917. Beersheba was the right end of a defensive trench line that stretched all the way from Gaza on the Mediterranean coast. After two failed attempts to attack Gaza frontally it was decided to defeat it by attacking the Turkish defence line around Beersheba. The attack was launched at dawn on 31 October but by late…

The second thing to consider is the problem of gastrointestinal stress (GI) during these events. It would make sense that if you were suffering from GI stress you would have a harder time eating or drinking, but does it make it so that ultramarathon runners cannot consume enough nutrients? With up to 37% - 47% of ultramarathoners in any given race experiencing symptoms ranging from abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting it is a serious issue to consider.7 The first study that was…

Heat water in a pan or beaker until it is boiling vigorously. While the water is boiling, measure the mass of your metal object, marking off your answer to one more decimal place than what the scale marks off. Once the water is boiling, drop the metal into the water, leaving it in for about five minutes to allow it to reach the temperature of the water (100.0 °C) Place one Styrofoam cup into the other. This will be your calorimeter. Measure the mass of the calorimeter. Fill about ¾ full with…

I have a friend that is taking creatine monohydrate for the effects of increased muscle endurance while he is lifting at the gym. He claims that the supplement he takes helps him grind out a few more repetitions on heavy weight. He also likes the water retention effect that happens to make him look a tad bigger than he really is. When I found out he was taking this supplement I decided to research it to determine if it was really beneficial to his health. He admitted that he had not really…

8. Thermoregulation is the process in which your body regulates hypothalamus to sense normal body temperature. 9. Hypothalamus is what sensors the body temperature. 10a. The two mechanisms the body uses to cool itself are the blood vessels in the skin dilate to radiate heat and the sweat glands increase sweat production. 10b.The two mechanisms the body uses to heat itself are the blood vessels in the skin constrict, reducing heat loss and the muscles begin to shiver, generating heat. 11a.…