Balsam Fir: The Balsam Fir is an average sized native evergreen tree. It can grow up 40 to 80 feet tall. These trees adapted to the taiga because they grow in acidic soil. Fireweed: The fireweed plants have adapted to become less affected by fires which makes it suitable for the taiga as wildfires are common in the taiga. They also have the ability to grow in all types of soils. Black Spruce: The Black Spruce is a tall tree. It can grow up to 25 meters tall. Douglas-Fir: Douglas-firs are very…
The Flowers Oh, how we long to return to the grand, few, short years of our childhood where nothing in this world mattered but skipping around, humming our favorite tunes, and playing with our most treasured toys. In the story, “The Flowers,” by Alice Walker, she gives to us a young girl, by the name of Myop, that vaguely wandered onto abandoned grounds within her backyard. Myop was, before, a little ray of sunshine with the world in her hands and not a care in it, but her new adventure gave…
chemical methods have proven to be harmful, research has thus shifted to a more biological approach to antitermitic activities. Gupta, Sharma, and Naik (2011) discuss how essential oils have evoked interest as a natural product that holds promise for their potential insect management. In particular, they note that essential oils have been shown to possess insecticidal, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties. Using naturally made insecticides will help decrease environmental pollution and…
The“Marijuana” is an ancient plant which is known to have been used long before it was recorded by man as early as 6000 B.C, by the ancient Chinese when the seeds of the plant were used as food. It is believed that the word Marijuana came from the Portuguese word marigu-ana, which means "intoxicant”. And some believed that it was originated from Mexican Spanish, which means ‘To get high’ or ‘Prisoner’ (Martin booth, Wikipedia, 2014). Marijuana is also known by other words such as “cannabis, weed…
To test our theory that lettuce plants absorb nutrients more efficiently with nutrient circulation than without circulation, we designed an experiment using a water pump for the treatment group. To set up the experiment we used 2- plastic six-quart storage containers for the control and treatment groups. The containers each had tight fitting lids that contained 4 holes to place yogurt containers in each, with a total of 8 yogurt cups between both groups. Next, two small holes were drilled into…
rest and feed on plants and insects. The habitats at the complex consists of riparian woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands. The riparian habitats are largely dominated…
consumers. These five levels all interact with each other to ensure bio-viability. The first trophic level contains the primary producers. They are called the primary producers because they produce their own food and energy. Primary producers include plants and algae, organisms that produce their own food and energy through photosynthesis. They are at the base of the food chain. The second trophic level contains the primary consumers. They are called primary consumers because they are the…
Post-apocalyptic Hawaii The population of Hawaii is dying. People are dying from left to right from the disease that the kelp contracted. In quadrant L, we are dying from starvation. The scientist have to figure out on how to stop the disease from spreading and to find a new food resource before we all die from starvation. Scientist hasn’t found anything to explain the contagious disease from the kelp and how to stop it from spreading to others. We will not be able to live our long lives. We…
funnel called a bong.Marijuana is the word used to depict the dried blooms, seeds and leaves of the Indian hemp plant. In the city, it is called by numerous different names, for example, astro turf, bhang, dagga, dope, ganja, grass, hemp, home developed, J, Mary Jane, pot, reefer, bug, Texas tea and weed. Hashish is a related type of the medication, produced using the Indian's saps hemp plant. Likewise called chocolate, hash or crap, it is by and large six times more grounded than maryjane.…
begin immediately to have a timely harvest in August. The new land will be developed similar to the current acre in 50’ wide by 80’ long sections, providing 8 beds per section for field crops. We will plant watermelon, squash, tomato, bell pepper, and lima beans during the Spring season. We will plant lettuce, broccoli, collard greens, turnips, and squash during the Winter season. Field crops will are planted every three months or every…