Tropics

Overall Introduction Paragraph In Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, attempts to forge an ideal society of “Community, identity, stability” (Turner) lead to excessive emphasis on class consciousness, through utilization of a rigid Caste System, suppression of human propensities, and elimination of subversive ideologies. In the World State, the government promotes a sense of unity, an essential component of a prosperous community, by restricting the populace to predetermined castes. To…

The cryogenic chamber that housed my body, seemed to be in an isolated place on an unknown vessel. From inside, the constant rumble and clang of debris that interacted with the hull was disturbing the absolute silence. My heavy body and fogged over memories must have been a result from the deep slumber. I looked out the window and realized that the that earth was not in sight; inside the control room connected to my room, a counting device showed a sign of several light years. I assumed the…

whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), sei whales (Balaenoptera borealis), blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus), and humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) have worldwide distributions. Bryde's whales (Balaenoptera edeni) are found throughout the tropics and…

In today’s world, over 120 million people are infected with a disease called lymphatic filariasis. From these 120 million people, over 40 million of them are disfigured and crippled due to the disease (World Health Organization, 2015). Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic tropical disease that is caused by microscopic threadlike worms that destroys the lymph system in the human body that may result in intense swelling (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). Lymphatic filariasis is a…

1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose and Authorisation This report was authorised by Neil Tindale (ENS242 Weather and Climate Lecturer and Tutor) for the purpose of evaluating and analysing climate change in Antarctica. 1.2 Limitations This report is only based on literature research. It would have been preferable to gather data in Antarctica, but Antarctica is 7 014 km away from Australia and limited options is available to travel in the southernmost continent on Earth. 1.3 Scope This report is…

parts of Southeast Asia. Zebu cattle are known to be less fertile than Bos taurus breeds which causes them to produce less milk, but are better adapted to the environmental conditions which makes them more likely to reproduce successfully in the tropics (Nogueira, 2004). They are not able survive in non-tropical countries just as the Bos taurus cannot thrive in tropical countries. Bos indicus were mainly used as beats of burden for…

Practicing Cultural Awareness in Afghanistan Culture is “the beliefs, customs, and way of life of a particular society, group, and place” (Merriam-Webster Inc., 2004). Location raised, language spoken, religion practiced, personal values and beliefs, and social norms of a society are all characteristics of a culture. Common cultural characteristics vary around the world. Some characteristics remain constant. Parents have pride for their children and honor for their country. Those…

The Joseon Dynasty laid the path for many aspects of design found throughout the world, in present day, including architecture, art, inventions, motifs, and furniture. The history of North Korea has consisted of numerous accounts of conflict and division. Although it is said that the Korean peninsula has been inhabited since the Lower Paleolithic times, the first kingdom of Gojoseon, was founded in 2333 B.C.E. by Dangun. [1] Gojoseon, referred to as The Old Joseon, began the creation of the…

Page Break Everyday people walking through life watching insects buzz, birds fly, and trees blow in the wind, not thinking about how special each one of these events taking place actually are. Mindlessly ignoring the surrounding area of the actions happening they maybe annoying but they are key for the survival of life. The effects of the human race are playing a crucial part in the survival of the entire planet actions should be taken to ensure the survival of the ecosystem.…

In 2016, the Chinese Communist Party celebrated over sixty-seven years in power. Founded in 1949, the People’s Republic of China has been able to survive terrible human tragedies and political upheavals. Examples include the Great Famine and Mao’s Cultural Revolution of 1966-76. While China modeled its system after the Soviet Union, the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party has been unique in overcoming its tragedies, and China has emerged as a powerful and dynamic superpower under the Party…