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Text BoxShapeImageText BoxAcre is a state located in the north of Brazil a country in South America.it is considerably smaller than most other states in Brazil.Acre, sitting under the Amazons and to the right edge of Peru, is part of the Amazon rainforest biome.Therefore, like other surrounding states, it is almost entirely covered by plantlife.Being a rainforest, it is hugely biodiverse with thousands of breeds of trees, plants and animals. Consider these facts: A single pond in Brazil can…

into the Latin American Art Museum. So, over the years its been transformed into different purposes to serve the comminutes, from entertainment, to medical treatment for the elderly and poor and for culture and diversity. All during all this time, the teak wood floor stayed the same. The Latin American Art museum shares the cultural heritage, and education of the Latin Art history. During the time that we went it showcased Dia de…

tradition. It is a centuries-old style of design that’s heavily influenced by Bali’s Hindu traditions, as well as ancient Javanese elements. For the materials that are required for Balinese homes and buildings mostly will be thatch roofing, coconut wood, teak wood, stone, bamboo and bricks. Balinese architecture has its uniqueness which is very difficult to imitate from other architectural styles. Balinese philosophy, perception, religion, beliefs including antecedent practices of Balinese…

Over 75 million acres of planet Earth’s land belongs to the tropical rainforest. (Rainforests Facts the Nature Conservancy) The rainforest is home to many different species, which includes monkeys, snakes, birds, rodents, frogs and lizards. (Earth Floor: Biomes) Many things contribute as threats to this environment. Instead of having such a beautiful and vast area of nature, humans mostly contribute to having it otherwise. The rainforest has much to offer for today’s modern society; everything…

multiculturalism through the course was seen as something that was good for a country, because it created an understanding between people of different culture. However, as I started to dive more into the topic of multiculturalism I understood how we still need to teak little details for multiculturalism to work perfectly. We as citizens should be able to know what we should preserve from each culture. Not all aspects of a culture are good and to create a society where all cultures believe gender…

A problem for the effectiveness of policy in Burma is the lack of the role of the countries belonging to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Thailand and other members of ASEAN are large investors in Burma, and therefore have no interest in sanctioning their economic partner (Green, & Mitchell, 2007). Thailand has said that it believes sanctions are the wrong policy toward Burma and that it would not participate in sanctions (Tansubhapol, 2009). The currently uninvolved countries…

What are the social needs that inspire the design of Finsbury Health Centre? In this essay I will be discussing how the social needs of the borough of Finsbury inspired the design of Finsbury health centre, such as: · Curing sunlight · Waiting room · Finsbury health centre is located in London in the borough of Finsbury on Pine Street, it was constructed and completed in 1938, and was at the forefront of modernist architecture at the time. The health centre was built…

CTET FEB (2016) - PAPER 2 SOCIAL STUDIES 44. (4) Famous Indian mathematician Aryabhata wrote the famous Aryabhatiyam book. The Aryabhatiyam is reference manual for mathematics and many of its facts and figures are still used in the modern society. The book was written in Sanskrit language and comprises 121 verses. 45. (2) Lord Buddha delivered his first lesson at Sarnath to his five beloved disciples (name). The very first lesson delivered by Lord Buddha is popularly known as Dharmachakra…

Shanghai, China Shanghai is located on the central coast of China. It is the country’s biggest city and a global financial hub. The heart of the city is the Bund, a popular waterfront promenade that is lined with colonial-era buildings. When you take a look across the Huangpu River you can see the fantastic futuristic skyline rising high into the sky in the Pudong district. The city also has many green spaces for rest and relaxation. A most symbolic part of the city is the Bund which at one…

eerily quiet except for the couple’s cadent breathing. Sauntering into the cabin, the trespasser wandered around the beautifully decorated suite. They had been in this room many times in the past and it looked the same. The warm tones of lacquered teak wood contrasted against the creamy off-whites in the furnishings and carpeting. The en suite had a freestanding tub, his and her washbasins, and a separate shower constructed to resemble a Hawaiian waterfall cascading across lava rock.…