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Problem Statement: How do different amounts of soil affect the pH of water? Is the relationship the same for different types of soils? Background: PH is a measurement of how many ions of hydrogen are found in a solution. The pH scale measures how alkaline or acidic an object is. The scale has numbers ranging from zero (which are considered the most acidic) to fourteen (the most alkaline, otherwise known as the most basic). Pure water has a pH of seven, however most water, either from the tap or…

The fact While Michael Jordan knows he’s the greatest and accepts the challenges and responsibilities that come with it, Michael Jordan is the greatest player to ever play basketball because he is the most explosive offensive player to ever step foot on the court.He lead his team to the finals and finished 3 years in a row. Some may declare Kobe Bryant the greatest player but if you look at stats he doesn't quite compare. Michael even quit basketball because the loss of his dad, but later…

Miral Heights Alternative Subdivision General Information New name: Crakatoa General: approx. 151,000 m2 (37 acres) Location: 49°6’21.82 N 117°41’2.76 W. Elevation: 521m. BEC zone: ICHxm (hot and dry). Site Characteristics: One ephemeral creek and one year-round creek (headwater at 1260ft) Randall Creek. Site is 1.6km from highway 3 and 443m from landfill. Minimal shade, direct south facing properties in shallow bowl with some sheltered areas. Varied terrain for livestock purposes and flat…

Haida Gwaii is an archipelago comprised of over two-hundred islands divided into three main physiographic regions: the Queen Charlotte Ranges, the Skidegate Plateau, and the Queen Charlotte Lowlands (Banner et al., 2014). These diverse landscapes and climates give rise to a wide range of plant species, which have sustained the Haida and their ancestors for over ten-thousand years (Banner et al., 2014). However, these plants are more than just a source of sustenance for the Haida, as they are a…

the Big Four. The latter designates the four largest financial audit groups worldwide that are Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers and KPMG. In fact, the company's name stands for Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler which is a merger between two auditor companies Klynveld Main Goerdeler and Peat Marwick. Actually KPMG is operating in 152 countries. Each national firm is an independent entity that is part of the universal KPMG network and so member of the KPMG International Cooperative.…

When it comes to the debate of who is the greatest basketball player of all time, two names always come up: Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Both players have had incredible careers and are undoubtedly among the best to ever step foot on the court. LeBron James has multiple records to match Michael Jordan, Jordan is the better basketball player because he has more championship rings, never lost in the finals, and has a defensive player of the year award. First off, let's talk about championship…

pressure and heat underground (Society). It has been known to be found up to 1,000 feet below the surface. This type of coal, which has undergone the longest period of carbonization, is called anthracite. The most common type of coal would be bituminous. Peat, the lowest quality of coal was some of the first to be used to produce heat. Another form of coal is lignite, which is found rather close to the surface. Today coal is mined two…

make this wetland stand out from others. A wetland is an area located near or above a water table. They also have a diverse amount of vegetation around the area. On the contrary, bogs are filled with water from only rain. They also are dominated by peat moss/sphagnum. The…

that are drilled into the ground, that can act as a foundation. This option as vetoed by the owner because it was too expensive. Eventually CGC and the owner came to a compromise, to perform a partial undercut and replacement. The contractor removed peat and marl and left the soft clays. To reduce the amount of settlement, the house would be floated in, the stresses on the soils would not be increased. To do this, geofoam was used to reduce the weight of the home, and stone was sued to…

A tall form 10 gallon tank is sufficient for one or two geckos while two to four can be kept in a 20 gallon tank. Substrate can be paper, smooth pebbles, fine sand, peat moss, potting soil, or specialized reptile litters. There should be at least one hiding place for each gecko. Place branches and other decorative objects in the tank for climbing. Provide a shallow dish for water with some pebbles in the bottom…