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Viking expansion has impacted europe greatly in the the short term as well as the long term. A major short term impact was the barbarian raids that the Vikings would start, which in turn lead to many trading posts to start business. One long term impact is the language of Old Norse has transferred some of the words into modern English. Yet another long term impact was that the vikings discovered many countries that have been inhabited by many different cultures, some of which have continued…

Increases in the amount of heat that the earth’s oceans contain can cause many changes. These increases in temperature have increased the rate at which ice from glaciers and ice sheets melts which has led to a rise in the oceans sea level and volume. Storm systems are greatly affected by these temperature changes the warmer the ocean is the stronger the storm system becomes (1). The increase in warmth in the top layers of the ocean leads to stratification in its water columns minimizing…

According to Paul Greenland and AnnaMaria L. Sheldon, before people go to Veterinarian College they have to take a Veterinary College Admission Test (VCAT), the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), on their test people have to make…

Pangea! It was the supercontinent that existed about 300 million years ago. According to Alfred Wegener’s theory, long before us humans existed all of the continents used to be one large landmass. Who is Alfred Wegener you might ask? Alfred Wegener was a German polar researcher, geophysicist, and meteorologist born in Berlin on November 1, 1880. I chose to research about Alfred Wegener’s life and his struggles because we are currently focusing on the continental drift theory in science class. He…

transportation through sleds and canoes and created the first maps of Canadian coastline by carving the general outline into wooden pieces (M.R. Freeman).The Inuit Peoples covered, and still continue to cover, the far northern coasts of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. The fact that these people have had such a strong presence here for generations should give these countries a stronger claim, including Canada. Also, European and BNA explorers like Vilhjalmur Stefansson, John Rae, and Richard…

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is a vacationer's paradise. With close proximity to Yellow National Park and the Grand Teton National Park, there's plenty to do with spectacular scenery. If you're looking for an adventure, consider kayaking at Jackson Hole. Flowing from the mountain ranges and nearby canyons, Jackson Hole waters are the perfect location for kayaking. Beginner kayakers will enjoy the tranquil water that Shoshone Lake offers. An advantage to beginning on this lake is that no motorized…

Why should we celebrate Columbus Day? Think about it this way. How many people actually do take the time to celebrate Columbus Day? As stated by an analysis by Vox, only fifteen percent of private workers take the day off. Only twenty-two states recognize Columbus Day as an actual holiday, which is nearly half of the country. Think about it, only half the country celebrating something a holiday. We don’t consider the Super Bowl a holiday do we? No, we shouldn’t celebrate anything if…

Catie Bartholomew Ms. Fenwick English 9H, Per. 4 18 March 2015 What Does it Take to be a Veterinarian? "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one 's soul remains unawakened" (Anatole France). Becoming a vet takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but above all else, it requires a love for animals. Veterinarians are medical professionals who take care of animals. They can help with research, and help improve and protect the health of humans. The majority of vets are engaged in private…

is about the melting of the Arctic Circle and Greenland. These regions are claimed to experience faster impacts of global warming than other regions. The thickness of this ice has decreased by 40% in the last 50 years. Rise in temperatures thaws permafrost and has endangered the infrastructure of the land and releases even more carbon into the atmosphere. Greenland based Cairn Energy is considered to be responsible for the pollution in the Greenland region and surrounding area. Shell,…

through raiding; it was surprising how quickly the Norse people adopted the new culture. German missionaries and Anglo- Saxon’s arrivals to Viking lands and settlements meant a success conversion of Christianity in regions of Scandinavia such as Greenland, England and…