Vasco da Gama was born in Sines, Portugal in 1469. Da Gama also served as a navel officer, and in 1492 he commanded a defence of Portuguese colonies from the French on the coast of Guinea. Da Gama was then given the mission to the take command of the first Portuguese expedition around Africa to India. When Vasco da Gama set out on July 8, 1497 he and his crew planned and equipped four ships. Paulo, da Gama’s brother, commanded...
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Water quality influences community health outcomes. People need water to survive and undertake basic human activities, such as cooking and washing clothes (World Health Organization, 2013). However, beyond these purposes, water has a broader impact on public health because it affects people’s well-being (World Health Organization, 2013, p. 1). Water quality and water quantity have the strongest effects in this regard. For example, in many societies (particularly in developing countries), waterborne diseases have led to poor health outcomes. Traditional public...
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Overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics in agriculture has been implicated in the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria, which is a significant and growing public health threat. Antibiotics are used in the agricultural as growth promoters as well as treatment and prevention of infections. Some of the popular antibiotics used as growth promoters are those related to Vancomycin such as Avopricin. These antibiotics are administered to animals orally, through injection or mixed into animal food. Spraying of antibiotics on plants...
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The construct of class and race can have a considerable impact on the life choices of individuals. In “The Wife of his Youth,” Charles Chesnutt describes the story of Mr. Ryder, a prosperous African American with light skin which meets his wife, Liza Jane, after a long period of being apart. Even though Mr. Ryder wishes to marry Molly Dixon, who can solidify his social position. However, after consulting with the members of the Blue Veins society, he decides to...
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Cane Ridge: America’s Pentecost is a documentation of the largest and most famous camp meetings of the Second Great Awakening. It took place during August 1801 at Cane Ridge, Kentucky and was led by Barton Stone. Over 20,000 people attended these religious services that were organized by Presbyterian ministers and Methodist preachers. There had never previously been such large religious meetings, which caused preaching to be difficult. The preachers at these religious meetings stood on large logs and tree stumps,...
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E-Learning is learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom (Elearningnc.gov, 2019). South Africa's public education system is going through massive transformation, moving away from limited educational opportunities based on race and poverty levels to social and educational inclusiveness. Most of e-learning systems are oriented to support higher academic levels of education. However, soon after the universities, many high schools also have implemented e-learning systems as an additional option to the traditional educational process(Nikolova et...
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Essay on Waste Management-Waste management is essential in today’s society. Due to an increase in population, the generation of waste is getting doubled day by day. Moreover, the increase in waste is affecting the lives of many people. For instance, people living in slums are very close to the waste disposal area. Therefore there are prone to various diseases. Hence, putting their lives in danger. In order to maintain a healthy life, proper hygiene and sanitation are necessary. Consequently, it...
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The Euthyphro is a paradigmatic early dialogue of Plato's: it is brief, deals with a question in ethics, consists of a conversation between Socrates and one other person who claims to be an expert in a certain field of ethics, and ends inconclusively. It is also riddled with Socratic irony: Socrates poses as the ignorant student hoping to learn from a supposed expert, when in fact he shows Euthyphro to be the ignorant one who knows nothing about the subject...
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These are the famous words spoken by Neil Alden Armstrong. Who was the first person in history to walk on the moon. He left earth on July 16, 1969 to embark on this extraordinary lunar mission. Neil had shown immense courage and bravery to venture into space, anything could have happened. He is an inspiration to all because of this remarkable achievement. This year we celebrate 50 years since the first moon landing. Neil Alden Armstrong was born on August...
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Introduction Today humans are enjoying a technological era where everything becomes possible and easier through various technologies and industries. But this luxurious life does have a black side. It has many harmful effects on nature. Earlier people don’t have major industries and technologies but they have trees and pure air. Today people have all the major facilities but at the cost of trees that provide us pure air and many more things. Importance of trees Trees provide oxygen without which...
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Fear. We all experience it universally every day as a basic emotion. Everywhere we go, everything we do, fear is hidden deep in our minds. Some might not consider fear’s power over us, thinking it’s too small of emotion to be in control of our ginormous body, and our even bigger life. Fear is just known to be a survival instinct, only to take control in dire situations, it sounds like we benefit from it, don’t we? Phobia comes from...
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According to the United Nations about the Water of life research in 2013, “more than one billion people are lack of using and drinking clean water on the earth.” Currently, the shortage of water is a serious problem. Many areas around the world are lack of using clean water so people usually suffer from starving. Water pollution, overpopulation, and climate change are the three main causes of water shortages. First, water pollution is one cause of water scarcity. “The sources...
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Introduction Conservation biology operates at a critical juncture where scientific research meets environmental management. In this complex field, effective leadership serves as the cornerstone for successful initiatives. Modern conservation efforts face unprecedented challenges, from biodiversity loss to climate change impacts. This analysis examines how leadership shapes conservation outcomes. Traditional conservation emerged from hierarchical structures where scientific experts directed strategies. This approach, while establishing initial frameworks, often overlooked stakeholder perspectives and local knowledge. The field has witnessed transformation toward inclusive models...
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What is depression first? Depression is the common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act and if you’re going to ask me if we should talk about depression my answer is yes, because depression is not a joke and people need a shoulder. Why am I telling this to you? Because I want you to open your mind and for you to be aware. The reason anyone gets depressed,...
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In the research project I will be researching about Emmett Till. In This paragraph I will be talking about Emmett Till’s Childhood. Emmett Till was born on July 25 but unlike like most he died when he was only fourteen on August 28, 1955. Till's nickname was Bobo. He didn’t have a normal childhood either, in fact he had polio at age 5. Luckily he recovered but he still had a slight stutter for the rest of his life. He...
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Apart from the physical damages, our generation is badly being a victim to mental abuse. The article focuses on the damages and the gap between the adults and children of the era In today’s era, the subject of child abuse is being condemned worldwide. The issues of child labor, young street beggars, sexual attempts on children (both girls and boys), harassment, kidnapping are heavily addressed and measures are taken to control them. These issues were existing from the past centuries...
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Tzvetan Todorov is a French and Bulgarian literary theorist and cultural critic who is best known for his contribution to literary theory in the form of his definition of the Fantastic in literature. As an important note, when Todorov discusses the fantastic, he is not discussing fantasy literature. Though fantasy critics, theorists, novelists and fans will often refer to fantasy tropes as fantastic, Todorov adopts the word as a term explicitly separate from fantasy. Instead, Todorov’s theory of the fantastic...
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The trees in the rainforest biomes have developed several adaptations to enable them to survive the conditions in the area. The rain forests receive an average of between 50 and 260 inches of rainfall annually (Denslow, 1987). This means that the plants in that area will need to adapt in order to ensure that they shed water in an efficient way. Another problem that may be encountered by rainforest flora is that the sunlight that reaches the plants on a...
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Climate differs from the weather on the aspect of time. Contrary to the atmospheric conditions of weather which usually lasts over a short period of time, the climate is the manner in which the atmosphere behaves over a prolonged period of time (Speer, 2011). Thus, the patterns of weather condition are short-term and hence it can be experienced on any given day. On the contrary, the average weather patterns of a climatic change are over a long period of time...
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Violence has been used as a way to “solve” issues for a long time. Back in the day when integration was being fought for, segregationist would use violence in hopes to get rid of the possibility of being equal with other races. Although, it didn’t work out for them. See violence is a way for issues to be swept under a rug, it doesn't truly solve the issue at hand it’s just left there in hopes that it will be...
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Every big city has a zoo where all the wild animals are kept in naturally simulated environment. People flock to the place to see the beasts and the heroes of the forest wilderness. It is a wonderful experience for the kids and adult alike nevertheless there are drawbacks too. Therefore, let’s find out the pros and cons of the Zoo. Advantages of a zoo Amazing benefits for the animals: Wild animals injured or abandoned in the forest are brought to...
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Clean, fresh water is a valuable natural resource that ensures the survivability of the nation. Despite having 6% of the world’s water resources, Indonesia’s management and environmental policies have not only been raising concerns but also pushed the country to the brink of water crisis (“Indonesia’s water and sanitation crisis”). In their 2019 study, Rahim and Soeprobowati aimed at finding an answer to the following research question: “What is the water pollution index of Batujai, the largest water reservoir in...
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For many years, ocean pollution has been a problem, but recently it has been getting worse. In the past 60 years, a staggering amount of waste has entered the ocean each year. The products people produce eventually end up in the ocean which is caused by dumping and runoff through drains. The main causes of ocean pollution are oil, solid garbage, and toxic chemicals. For these reasons, humans need to have more respect for marine life and work together to...
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Composite volcanoes, also known as stratovolcanoes, are a lot more explosive than other volcanoes. Stratovolcanoes are one of the most dangerous types of volcanoes. The large, cone-shaped volcanoes form on subduction zones called plate boundaries. The magma contains more silica making it more viscous. The thick, viscous magma plugs up the volcano and causes pressure to build-up; resulting in a dangerous and explosive eruption. Composite volcanoes, or Stratovolcanoes, are formed through the collision of Oceanic and Continental plate boundaries. This...
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The demand for energy is anticipated to increase in the future because of the population growth and development of emerging economies such as China, India, Brazil, and Russia. By 2050, electricity consumption is expected to double due to the shift from fossil energy (Poinssot et al., 2014). Again, anthropogenic activities such as energy production are contributing extensively to greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. Currently, 80% of energy emanates from fossils fuels; thus, the world will continue to face the challenges of...
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Sustainability is the avoidance of natural resource depletion to maintain biodiversity and ecological balance. It factors how people can protect the natural world surrounding them from destruction and damages. Over the years, civilization has been detrimental to the environment. This is because it utilizes plenty of resources, which are not renewable and viable. Developments at the present should focus on meeting needs without compromising future generations’ access to raw materials. Three pillars that contribute to sustainable development are economic development,...
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Every organism requires energy to function (Concepts of Biology, n.d.). The technological inventions made throughout history require energy as well. In the era of advances and improvements, the life of every individual becomes more comfortable; however, the environment suffers. Nowadays, the vast majority of people have a car, and the level of air pollution is impressively high. The primary purpose of the paper is to compare and contrast biofuels and fossil fuels and to evaluate whether biofuels can be considered...
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Robert Frost was a prolific American poet born on March 26, 1874, in San Francisco. Although he holds the absolute record for the number of Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry awarded to a single person, Frost struggled to find any recognition in his early years. In fact, he had to work at a farm for some time just to support his family. In 1912, Frost moved to England, where he published two books and pivoted his career, making the shift from...
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It has been acknowledged that people have had a substantial impact on the environment and biodiversity. Deforestation and pollution are regarded as some of the primary negative effects that influence the planet (Tomalty & Mallach, 2016). At the same type, other factors related to human activity are significant factors contributing to the destruction of ecosystems. One of the ways humans affect the diversity of species is urban sprawl. This paper includes a brief description of the negative impact of urban...
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This season is perfect for hiking and nature walks. Spring is also the season for the flowers to bloom and animals to breed. After a long silence of the winter season, the chirping of the birds, buzzing of the bees in the early mornings and moonlight in the night becomes very calm and soothing. Why spring is the best season? Spring brings growth back to plants and trees. A successful spring leaf growth ensures a cool canopy to relax under...
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