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    But sometimes some pathogens and small particles find their way to pollute groundwater. Purification of seawater is an expensive process and might not be available to poor economy countries. Lakes, rivers and oceans are at constant risk by heavy metals, poisonous minerals from industry and chemical fertilizers. Therefore, providing clean fresh water for the whole population is a responsibility that we really must take under consideration. There are several processes done to purify and provide…

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    “Forbidden City”, it is proud to be in the top of the World’s 5 most important palaces, that contributes to the tourist development and historic value of Beijing in particular and in China in general. Let’s explore the should-known things about this precious gem. The significant of the construction The Forbidden City was built in the fourth year of Ming Dynasty’s Emperor Yongle and completed in 1420. At that time, people believed that the emperors had been a son of Heaven, and he had been…

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    The first artistic style to influence Europe from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, Romanesque Art thrived from roughly 1000 A.D. to the thirteenth century. Romanesque Art also encompasses influences from Byzantine art and the Insular art of Northern Europe. It retained many features of Roman architectural style. Some of most famous examples of Romanesque architecture include its famous cathedrals and churches. Romanesque architecture is known by its massive quality, thick walls, round arches,…

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    economic, exploratory, ethnocentric, political, and religious. Due to the economic expansion there was a large demand for cheap labor: access or control of markets, for the buying and selling of products, and natural resources such as precious metals and land. After the industrial revolution began, dependent colonies often provided the factories and markets in Europe with the raw materials they needed to manufacturer products. Trading posts and warehouses were often established by…

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    What argument are the authors of “The Last Wilderness Preserve” and “A New Land of Opportunity” making about how human behavior and actions impact Antarctica? Which author do you feel presents the stronger argument and why? The author of “The Last Wilderness Preserve” talks about why humans are not meant to visit Antarctica. According to the text, “In 1959, leaders from twelve nations signed the Antarctic Treaty, which forbids extensive human activity in Antarctica.” Because of this no one…

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    The country produces about 100 million ounces a year. Another precious metal that Mexico produces is gold. Gold has been involved in Mexico’s history dating back to the 1500s. The majority of Mexico’s gold is obtain in central states and the northern states. The non-precious metals are copper, lead, and zinc. Copper is usually combined with other metal to make bronze or brass. Sonora produces the largest amount of copper. 400,000 metric tons of copper are…

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    by any means for the Taíno but more of a subservient one. As the epidemic disease hit the indigenous people it helped keep them from establishing a strong rebellion due to their lack thereof numbers. As time progressed the Spanish thirst for precious metals was not quite quenched until they found an abundance of silver in Mexico and Peru. Moreover, the significance of silver boosted Spanish economy within the Americas, helped finance a powerful Spanish…

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    are held in trust for the Queen in right of Canada. It is responsible for the production of all coin based legal tender in Canada as well as the production of coins for other nations due to its sheer size and capacity. Moreover, they also mint precious metal (gold, silver, platinum and palladium) bullion coins, medals, and bars; the quality of their products is recognized worldwide by numismatics and investors…

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    Christian Iconography . This paper explores two pieces of art; one form the early medieval years (between 500 and 1200) while the Christian iconography is contained in illustrating the return of naturalism between early and late medieval periods other is from late medieval years (between 1200 and 1400). This paper also reviews the 'Madonna Enthroned with Angels and Prophets' by Cimabue developed in the Italo-Byzantine period between 1100 and 1300. The 'Vienna Genesis' is a medieval Christian art…

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    really highlights the poor conditions Jamestown settlers suffered from at the beginning of its foundation. They only had men and most of these men were gentleman or artisans who did not know how to farm. Many of these men came over looking for precious metals and adventure rather than coming over to farm plots of land. This became known as a “starving time” despite the bountiful land the settlers had settled on. Another issue the piece highlights is the fact the settlers settled in an area with…

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