Pacific Rim

caps/lids, food containers, cups, plates, utensils and many other types of debris. This can be caused by poorly managed landfill sites, sewer overflows, manufacturing sites, illegal dumping on domestic and industrial trash, and street litter. The great pacific garbage patch is not the only garbage patch but it is the biggest one out of the five garbage patches on our Earth. 20% of all the trash comes from ships and platforms offshore the other 80% comes from the wind blowing litter and the…

One of the paramount impacts in Hawaiian history was the Great Mahele of 1848. The Mahele was a land division that was legislated by King Kamehameha III. The Mahele’s purpose was to supply Hawaiians with additional land. Moreover, the Mahele was to halt the foreigners from procuring control over Hawaii. Nevertheless, the foreigners ended up with the preponderance of the land (Cachola). The Mahele benefitted the foreigners because foreigners modified the land system into the one they preferred,…

Abstract This research paper looks at the impact of the Asian Mongoose on the Hawaiian Islands, and how their existence has put the Hawaiian Islands in a cataclysmic downward spiral within some aspects of their ecosystem. The Asian mongoose has done more than just interfere with the biological stages of the islands it has also been a major hindrance to the economy. The introduction of the Asian mongoose to Hawaii could very well eliminate certain species of birds along the islands. The Asian…

The Great History of Iolani schools This schools is important to Hawaii because it was a school that was made from the request of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma Liliuokalani. I will be talking about how Iolani schools have such significance that is both positive and negative, and also how Iolani schools made such a big impact on the life of Hawaiians and the life on Hawaii. This school gave Hawaii’s people the chance to learn English so that they can communicate with the Westerners. The…

The Japanese American National Museum is a location for anyone to learn and experience the history of Japanese culture and its impact on society today. By observing the museum, people, businesses, and surrounding area, I argue that this location signifies Japanese Americans, which gives people a better understanding and appreciation for their ethnic and diverse culture. Upon observing, reading, and research I will use this to support my argument. Visiting Little Tokyo for the first time was a…

America, a country known for stereotypes that consist of obese and lazy but yet generous people, burgers, and big things in general is a very different country compared to Japan where the people are thought of as diligent, where everything is small, and described as cute or “kawaii”. However, both of these countries have similarities and differences when it comes to school and education. Some similarities that the different nations schools have is that they both have various classes that are…

The Battle of Santa Cruz Islands started on October 26, 1942. The Battle of Santa Cruz Islands took place in between the American and the Japanese. The United States military planners were determined to keep the supply lines open with Australia; at the same time the Japanese were just as determined to cut them. In late October, the Japanese decide to launch a major offensive. Their goal was to gain control of Henderson Airfield on Guadalcanal, eliminate the 10,000 American troops on the island…

Tasmania is an island off the South Eastern coast of Australia, separated in the main land by the Bass Strait. Tasmania is the specific island as well as being one of the seven Australian states. Sometimes known as the Natural State, or the area of Inspiration, almost 40 % of Tasmania's land is preserved like a World Heritage Listed area. This temperate island paradise boasts 20 nature, and the mild sunny climate makes mtss is a prosperous region for making fine foods and wine. The capitol of…

The Polynesian Islands are a cluster of islands in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean. The secular hymns, or himene, of Tahiti and the French Polynesian Islands serve many purposes. These include storytelling, entertainment [bringue parties], celebration, and spreading cultural awareness. The music of the French Polynesia is logogenic, which means it is word oriented rather than melody oriented. The words in French Polynesian songs must be clearly annunciated, while the accompanying melody is mainly…

Richard Ceka Geo 201 Mariana Trench According to Encyclopedia Britannica Mariana Trench is the deepest place on the Earth. It is located in the Western Pacific Ocean, Eastern of the Mariana Islands. Its coordinates are 11"21' North latitude and 142" 12' East longitude. Its depth is equal to 11033 meters (36201 feet) the length is 2542km (1580 miles long), and the width of the trench is 69km (43miles) wide. The length is five times greater than the length of the Grand Canyon. According to the…