Grassland

Domestication of pigs started many years ago. There are still wild pigs out there called the wild boar. Domesticated pigs now a days are on farms everywhere, some even living in the homes of people. A pig pretty much eats anything so they are a fairly easy animal to care for. Pigs come in all different breeds and sizes and colors. “Pigs are mammals with stocky bodies, small eyes, and flat snouts”(Bradford). The domestic pig is also known as the Sus Scrofa Domesticus or Sus Domesticus. Their…

oil industry’s potential role in accessing the land, pulling this resource out for the benefit of the energy independence and economic growth of North America. On the other side of the debate is the protection of this majestic beauty of the vast grasslands and herds that live in this refuge and the ugliness and loss of biodiversity that will occur if or when drilling activities are allowed. The question that I think we need to address in forming our opinion on this topic is how we weigh the…

more money, they will export a huge amount of wood to foreign countries like Japan, a country that aim to protect their own greenland and trees. “When those plants die and decay, carbon dioxide is released back into the atmosphere. As forests and grasslands are cleared for individuals’ use, enormous amounts of stored carbon enter the atmosphere”. (M. Venkataramanan and Smitha, 2011) As a result of cutting down carbon-absorbing forests, “the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is now higher…

wildflowers, lichens and other small plants. Different shrubs make up the second or middle level. The last, third level is made up of many hardwood trees such as the Oak, Sweet gum, Beech, Maple, Birch and many more. Above the 1,800m point there is alpine grasslands. Availability of Water - There are many rivers in the park such as the Poxi River, Qianxihe, Fuxi and Xiangxi. Three of these leading to Taiping Lake. Soil quality - The soil quality is good, there is a vast variety of plants that…

Mongolia is a country in East Asia surrounded by China and Russia best known for its steppes and endless expanses of grasslands. The prairie regions of Mongolia can surely give you a sense of serenity and help you in the rejuvenation of your soul when you take a trip to the country. The natural landscape of Mongolia is phenomenal and incredible. Mongolia can easily please your mind and heart if you are a nature lover. People from all across the world come on trips to Mongolia. Mongolia is a…

In the beginning when I started this class I had so many questions, that I couldn’t wait to get the answers to. One of my questions was, who were the first people to arrive to America? When did the first migrants arrive in America. Another curiosity dealt with me wanting to know more information on Beringia and when it was uncovered and available for others to travel. I am eager to provide the history of the Bering Land Bridge Theory. Thankfully after doing some thorough research I discovered…

While surveying the western half of the United States an individual can see a wide variety of biomes. The peaks Rocky Mountains, the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, the arid desserts of the Southwest, but none compare to the Great Plains. The grasslands of North America have a tumultuous history that dates back look before the English setters arrived. Elliott West’s book The Contested Plains sets out to explain the history of the prairie, the rise and fall of the native plain people, and…

of Brahman genetics. American breeds are known for their heat tolerance and resistance to insects and disease. Santa Gertrudis can survive in a range of habitats across the globe. Primary habitats may include terrestrial biomes such as deserts, grasslands, chaparral, and forests. Habitats, however, must be able to support cattle by providing sufficient water and food sources. Santa Gertrudis do not have specific wintering or breeding habitats; in most cases, cattle are raised on a ranch, where…

awareness on the situation. Non-point source pollution control is another important factor to consider to properly address the pollution issue in the YRB. It has been determined that more pollutants come from runoffs through farmlands than through grasslands in the Yellow River Basin. (Ouyang et al., 2010) One way to control pollution is to apply long-term vegetation landscape patterns to retain some of these chemicals. Indeed this measure can help to reduce…

What is international trade? International trade is when two countries exchange goods, services and capital. Trading on a global scale has not always been as successful and steadfast as it is today. However, the advancement in technology has greatly increased the possibilities of trade between countries. An example would be the internet, the internet is a perfect example of how a business can trade internationally; by putting the whole business online it enables anyone in the world to observe…