Presentation to the speech at Portuguese club Toastmasters in Braga.
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Bangladesh is a area of natural beauties. It is located in south-east asia. It has many wonderful scenary and culture. It has the lengthiest organic unbroken sea seaside called Cox's Bazar. Teknaf a position located by the side of Naf stream. This also represents the end point of Cox's Bazar seaside. "saint Martin" a little island in the northeast part of the Bay of Bengal.
[Challenge:Future] Where Nature is Most BeautifulChallenge:Future
Lake Baikal is the oldest and deepest lake in the world, located in Siberia. It is inhabited by over 1700 unique plant and animal species, two thirds of which cannot be found anywhere else. The lake has varied topography including cliffs, bays, deltas, and islands. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for special locations like Sagan-Zaba Cliff and Peschanaya Bay.
Lake Baikal in Siberia is the deepest lake in the world, containing more water than all of the Great Lakes combined. It is around 25 million years old and seismically active, with the last earthquake registering a 9.0 on the Richter scale. The lake is home to many unique plants and fish, 27 species of which are found only in its waters. However, some factories have polluted the lake's environment, while other threats include illegal fishing, deforestation, and rubbish. Efforts are needed to curb industrial pollution and participate in conservation programs to protect this special lake.
Lake Baikal is the oldest and deepest lake in the world, located in Siberia and containing 20% of the world's unfrozen freshwater. The document shares photos and details experiences at Lake Baikal, including views from a hotel on the shore, the Baikal Limnological Museum which explores the lake's history and wildlife, an open air market, a foggy cruise on the lake, and a wedding tradition on the lakeshore.
This 2-day, 1-night tour offers visitors an opportunity to discover Lake Baikal, considered the greatest natural wonder of Siberia. The itinerary includes visits to cultural and historical sites around Lake Baikal such as the open-air museum Taltzy, the Baikal Museum, and the famous Round Baikal Railroad. Visitors will stay in the town of Listvyanka and learn about the local culture and importance of preserving Lake Baikal, considered a sacred lake.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located off the east coast of Queensland, Australia. It stretches for over 2600 km and covers an area of around 344,400 square km, composed of 2900 individual reefs and 900 islands. The reef is home to over 400 species of coral, 1500 species of fish, 215 species of birds, 500 species of seaweed, and 16 kinds of sea snakes. However, the Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its coral in the last 27 years due to various threats such as pollution, oil spills, damage from tourism, and coral-eating fish.
This document summarizes seven underwater wonders of the world: the Palau islands in the Pacific Ocean, the Belize Barrier Reef off the coast of Belize, the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia, deep-sea hydrothermal vents, the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean west of Ecuador, Lake Baikal in Russia which is the largest freshwater lake, and the Red Sea between Africa and Asia. It then lists seven wonders of the ancient world and includes honorable mentions, before concluding that the most wondrous things are experiences like seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, laughing, feeling, and loving.
Massachusetts has a 192-mile long coastline with low hills, small lakes, and shallow rivers. Cape Cod extends 65 miles into the Atlantic Ocean and has sandy beaches, forests, and swamps. The Charles River flows through Boston Common, a former animal park where you can now float in swan boats and discover trees and leaves on the Freedom Trail. Massachusetts is a leading producer of cranberries, apples, dairy, and nursery plants, and produces half of the cranberries eaten in the United States.
Bangladesh is a area of natural beauties. It is located in south-east asia. It has many wonderful scenary and culture. It has the lengthiest organic unbroken sea seaside called Cox's Bazar. Teknaf a position located by the side of Naf stream. This also represents the end point of Cox's Bazar seaside. "saint Martin" a little island in the northeast part of the Bay of Bengal.
[Challenge:Future] Where Nature is Most BeautifulChallenge:Future
Lake Baikal is the oldest and deepest lake in the world, located in Siberia. It is inhabited by over 1700 unique plant and animal species, two thirds of which cannot be found anywhere else. The lake has varied topography including cliffs, bays, deltas, and islands. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for special locations like Sagan-Zaba Cliff and Peschanaya Bay.
Lake Baikal in Siberia is the deepest lake in the world, containing more water than all of the Great Lakes combined. It is around 25 million years old and seismically active, with the last earthquake registering a 9.0 on the Richter scale. The lake is home to many unique plants and fish, 27 species of which are found only in its waters. However, some factories have polluted the lake's environment, while other threats include illegal fishing, deforestation, and rubbish. Efforts are needed to curb industrial pollution and participate in conservation programs to protect this special lake.
Lake Baikal is the oldest and deepest lake in the world, located in Siberia and containing 20% of the world's unfrozen freshwater. The document shares photos and details experiences at Lake Baikal, including views from a hotel on the shore, the Baikal Limnological Museum which explores the lake's history and wildlife, an open air market, a foggy cruise on the lake, and a wedding tradition on the lakeshore.
This 2-day, 1-night tour offers visitors an opportunity to discover Lake Baikal, considered the greatest natural wonder of Siberia. The itinerary includes visits to cultural and historical sites around Lake Baikal such as the open-air museum Taltzy, the Baikal Museum, and the famous Round Baikal Railroad. Visitors will stay in the town of Listvyanka and learn about the local culture and importance of preserving Lake Baikal, considered a sacred lake.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located off the east coast of Queensland, Australia. It stretches for over 2600 km and covers an area of around 344,400 square km, composed of 2900 individual reefs and 900 islands. The reef is home to over 400 species of coral, 1500 species of fish, 215 species of birds, 500 species of seaweed, and 16 kinds of sea snakes. However, the Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its coral in the last 27 years due to various threats such as pollution, oil spills, damage from tourism, and coral-eating fish.
This document summarizes seven underwater wonders of the world: the Palau islands in the Pacific Ocean, the Belize Barrier Reef off the coast of Belize, the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia, deep-sea hydrothermal vents, the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean west of Ecuador, Lake Baikal in Russia which is the largest freshwater lake, and the Red Sea between Africa and Asia. It then lists seven wonders of the ancient world and includes honorable mentions, before concluding that the most wondrous things are experiences like seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, laughing, feeling, and loving.
Massachusetts has a 192-mile long coastline with low hills, small lakes, and shallow rivers. Cape Cod extends 65 miles into the Atlantic Ocean and has sandy beaches, forests, and swamps. The Charles River flows through Boston Common, a former animal park where you can now float in swan boats and discover trees and leaves on the Freedom Trail. Massachusetts is a leading producer of cranberries, apples, dairy, and nursery plants, and produces half of the cranberries eaten in the United States.
Coral reefs are underwater structures built by coral fragments, limestone, and sand. The Great Barrier Reef off Australia is the largest, visible from space. Corals need clean water between 20-30 degrees C and light to survive. They live symbiotically with algae. Coral reefs support a diverse ecosystem, including 400 coral species, 1800 fish species, 125 shark species, and 5000 mollusk species. The second largest reef is the Mesoamerican Reef. Coral bleaching occurs when water temperatures rise too much, causing corals to expel algae and turn white, inhibiting further reef growth.
Queensland has several notable geographic features including Brisbane, home to bull sharks and cod, the Diamantina River which supplies cattle, and the Great Dividing Range, a 3,500 km mountain range formed 300 million years ago that runs the entire east coast of Australia. The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system covering 344,000 km, is home to 1,500 fish and 400 coral species and offers fishing, snorkeling and swimming. Queensland's state flower is the Cooktown orchid and its state animal is the koala.
The document summarizes bird population and breeding trends observed at Bempton Cliffs nature reserve in Yorkshire, England. It discusses monitoring efforts of kittiwakes which numbered 45,000 pairs in 2006, up from the previous year. Small numbers of kittiwakes successfully fledged 3 young, which was uncommon. Population counts of other coastal birds are provided. The document also describes the RSPB puffin cruises conducted from the Yorkshire Belle boat since 1947 to observe seabirds like skuas and shearwaters, noting 45 bird species were counted on one trip.
The document discusses the Great Barrier Reef located off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching 2600 kilometers. The reef is home to over 1500 fish species, 4000 mollusk species, and 400 sponge species as well as many other animals including endangered sea turtles, humpback whales, and dugongs. In addition to corals, the reef contains various algae and flowering plant life. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the largest marine parks in the world and can be seen from space by astronauts.
Ohop Tree Planting Pre-Trip Presentation Fall 2015Alex Storvick
This presentation provides information for the field trips to Ohop Valley where students plant trees as part of a restoration project. It includes educational information, some history, and project information.
This document discusses a tree planting project along Red Salmon Creek to restore the riparian zone. It notes that riparian zones are important for moderating flooding, cleaning water, providing shade and habitat. The project area was previously cleared for farming but is now protected land. Native trees will be planted to help salmon by preventing erosion, providing woody debris and shade, and creating habitat. Safety tips are provided for the tree planting. The document highlights the cultural importance of salmon to the local Nisqually Tribe and how modern development has impacted wildlife.
Australia is a country and continent located in the Southern Hemisphere that includes Tasmania and other smaller islands. While many believe Sydney is the capital, it is actually Canberra which was chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne. The largest cattle station in the world, Anna Creek in South Australia, currently holds around 2,000 head of cattle due to drought conditions, down from its normal capacity of 16,000. The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, is the world's largest coral reef and largest living structure on Earth. Australian Antarctic Territory, managed by Australia, is part of the Antarctic claimed by any nation.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef, stretching over 1,500 miles off the coast of Australia. It is made up of about 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands, and is home to over 1,500 fish species and 215 bird species. Though beautiful, the reef is under threat from climate change and crown-of-thorns starfish, which are damaging the coral. The reef has a variety of marine life including sharks, angelfish, butterflyfish, and clown fish.
The document is a collection of pictures documenting various aspects of the Yukon River in Canada and Alaska. It includes pictures of the middle and lower courses of the river, a grizzly bear looking for salmon, a modern paddle boat that transports people along the river, a polar bear at the river's mouth, a small Canadian town with the river flowing through it, a musher along the river, king salmon that inhabit the lower river, the Northern Lights over the river, an aerial view of the river, and a sign about the river.
Australia is made up of several states and territories with a population of over 21 million people that primarily speak English. The climate varies widely across the country from deserts to tropical regions to grasslands. Notable animals include kangaroos, koalas, and platypuses. Aboriginal culture has blended with immigrants from Europe, Asia, and Africa to influence Australia's diverse culture. Popular sports include Australian rules football and cricket. Famous tourist attractions include the Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef, and Ayers Rock.
The document discusses characteristics of dolphins and whales. It notes that they are gray, big animals with large bodies, two flippers, a fin, and a long nose. They can swim very fast, jump, leap, play with people, catch fish, and communicate with each other. The document also provides more details about blue whales, describing them as the largest animal to ever live, filter feeders that eat plankton and krill. It notes blue whales can be heard from hundreds of kilometers away and live in every ocean, with their only predators being killer whales and humans.
The document discusses characteristics of dolphins and whales. Some key points are:
1. Dolphins and whales are large, gray marine mammals with flippers and tails that allow them to swim very fast through the ocean.
2. They communicate with each other and are known to play with people.
3. Whales are intelligent animals that feed their babies milk and live in warm seas around the world. Blue whales can weigh up to hundreds of tons and have friendly, smiling faces.
The document is about marine mammals like dolphins and whales. It describes their physical characteristics such as being gray, big bodied with two flippers, a fin, long nose, and tail. It mentions that they swim very fast, jump, leap, play with people, catch fish, and communicate with each other. Specific details provided include that blue whales are the largest animal to ever live, can be heard from hundreds of kilometers away, breathe through a blowhole, and are endangered with only about 10,000 remaining. Killer whales are also discussed as being large dolphins with teeth that can swim 50 km/hr and are important for tourism.
Only 0.01% of the ocean is protected from threats like fishing, dumping, and dredging. Coral reefs are home to 25% of all marine life but are being destroyed by pollution, climate change, and being taken from the black market. The Seacology program works to protect reefs by establishing no-fishing marine preserves in exchange for aid to local communities. By joining Seacology or taking other conservation actions, people can help save threatened coral reefs and the thousands of species that depend on them.
Cambridge is located in eastern England and is famous for its university, which celebrates an annual rowing competition against Oxford University. The city has over 100,000 residents, including around 22,000 students, and has a wet and rainy climate within its 47 square mile area.
Caspian Sea & Environmental issues by Elgun HasanliElgun Hasanli
The Caspian Sea faces several environmental issues that threaten its biodiversity and coastal communities. It has fluctuating water levels which have risen in recent decades, flooding coastal lands. Pollution from oil and industrial activities and rivers like the Volga have contaminated the water and weakened species like sturgeon and seals. The Caspian's unique ecosystem is home to over 400 endemic species, but pollution and development are causing populations to decline. The isolation and conditions of the Caspian have created a fragile environment that is increasingly at risk.
Cambridge is located in eastern England and has a population of around 108,000 people including over 22,000 students. The city has a wet and rainy climate. Cambridge University holds an annual rowing competition against Oxford University.
Team IX presented on Lake Baikal in Russia as a potential wonder of the world. Some key facts included:
- Lake Baikal is the oldest and deepest lake in the world, containing 20% of the world's fresh water.
- It has extremely high biodiversity, with over 80% of species found nowhere else.
- The team outlined 51 reasons why Lake Baikal deserves recognition, focusing on its age, size, biodiversity, beauty, and cultural and geological significance.
Yr 6 Geography Units\Yr 7 Russia Chap 12\Lake Baikal Warren wOZfromOZ
Lake Baikal is the largest and deepest lake in the world, located in southern Siberia. It is over 636km long, 80km wide, and has a maximum depth of 1,637m. Over 20% of the world's fresh water is contained in Lake Baikal. The lake is home to over 2,500 plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else. Tourism to Lake Baikal has increased in recent decades due to its natural beauty and clear waters, with many hotels and infrastructure now available for visitors.
Lake Baikal in Russia is the oldest and deepest lake in the world. It was formed 25-30 million years ago and is located in eastern Siberia. The lake contains over 2000 unique animal species and hundreds of plant species, many of which are endemic to the lake. It is fed by 330 rivers and contains 30 islands, the largest being Olkhon Island.
The presentation about LAKE BAIKAL for the iearn project "UNESCO heritage explorers". Made by Russian students of the 9th and 10th classes at Lyceum "Dubna"
Coral reefs are underwater structures built by coral fragments, limestone, and sand. The Great Barrier Reef off Australia is the largest, visible from space. Corals need clean water between 20-30 degrees C and light to survive. They live symbiotically with algae. Coral reefs support a diverse ecosystem, including 400 coral species, 1800 fish species, 125 shark species, and 5000 mollusk species. The second largest reef is the Mesoamerican Reef. Coral bleaching occurs when water temperatures rise too much, causing corals to expel algae and turn white, inhibiting further reef growth.
Queensland has several notable geographic features including Brisbane, home to bull sharks and cod, the Diamantina River which supplies cattle, and the Great Dividing Range, a 3,500 km mountain range formed 300 million years ago that runs the entire east coast of Australia. The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system covering 344,000 km, is home to 1,500 fish and 400 coral species and offers fishing, snorkeling and swimming. Queensland's state flower is the Cooktown orchid and its state animal is the koala.
The document summarizes bird population and breeding trends observed at Bempton Cliffs nature reserve in Yorkshire, England. It discusses monitoring efforts of kittiwakes which numbered 45,000 pairs in 2006, up from the previous year. Small numbers of kittiwakes successfully fledged 3 young, which was uncommon. Population counts of other coastal birds are provided. The document also describes the RSPB puffin cruises conducted from the Yorkshire Belle boat since 1947 to observe seabirds like skuas and shearwaters, noting 45 bird species were counted on one trip.
The document discusses the Great Barrier Reef located off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching 2600 kilometers. The reef is home to over 1500 fish species, 4000 mollusk species, and 400 sponge species as well as many other animals including endangered sea turtles, humpback whales, and dugongs. In addition to corals, the reef contains various algae and flowering plant life. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the largest marine parks in the world and can be seen from space by astronauts.
Ohop Tree Planting Pre-Trip Presentation Fall 2015Alex Storvick
This presentation provides information for the field trips to Ohop Valley where students plant trees as part of a restoration project. It includes educational information, some history, and project information.
This document discusses a tree planting project along Red Salmon Creek to restore the riparian zone. It notes that riparian zones are important for moderating flooding, cleaning water, providing shade and habitat. The project area was previously cleared for farming but is now protected land. Native trees will be planted to help salmon by preventing erosion, providing woody debris and shade, and creating habitat. Safety tips are provided for the tree planting. The document highlights the cultural importance of salmon to the local Nisqually Tribe and how modern development has impacted wildlife.
Australia is a country and continent located in the Southern Hemisphere that includes Tasmania and other smaller islands. While many believe Sydney is the capital, it is actually Canberra which was chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne. The largest cattle station in the world, Anna Creek in South Australia, currently holds around 2,000 head of cattle due to drought conditions, down from its normal capacity of 16,000. The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, is the world's largest coral reef and largest living structure on Earth. Australian Antarctic Territory, managed by Australia, is part of the Antarctic claimed by any nation.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef, stretching over 1,500 miles off the coast of Australia. It is made up of about 3,000 individual reefs and 900 islands, and is home to over 1,500 fish species and 215 bird species. Though beautiful, the reef is under threat from climate change and crown-of-thorns starfish, which are damaging the coral. The reef has a variety of marine life including sharks, angelfish, butterflyfish, and clown fish.
The document is a collection of pictures documenting various aspects of the Yukon River in Canada and Alaska. It includes pictures of the middle and lower courses of the river, a grizzly bear looking for salmon, a modern paddle boat that transports people along the river, a polar bear at the river's mouth, a small Canadian town with the river flowing through it, a musher along the river, king salmon that inhabit the lower river, the Northern Lights over the river, an aerial view of the river, and a sign about the river.
Australia is made up of several states and territories with a population of over 21 million people that primarily speak English. The climate varies widely across the country from deserts to tropical regions to grasslands. Notable animals include kangaroos, koalas, and platypuses. Aboriginal culture has blended with immigrants from Europe, Asia, and Africa to influence Australia's diverse culture. Popular sports include Australian rules football and cricket. Famous tourist attractions include the Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef, and Ayers Rock.
The document discusses characteristics of dolphins and whales. It notes that they are gray, big animals with large bodies, two flippers, a fin, and a long nose. They can swim very fast, jump, leap, play with people, catch fish, and communicate with each other. The document also provides more details about blue whales, describing them as the largest animal to ever live, filter feeders that eat plankton and krill. It notes blue whales can be heard from hundreds of kilometers away and live in every ocean, with their only predators being killer whales and humans.
The document discusses characteristics of dolphins and whales. Some key points are:
1. Dolphins and whales are large, gray marine mammals with flippers and tails that allow them to swim very fast through the ocean.
2. They communicate with each other and are known to play with people.
3. Whales are intelligent animals that feed their babies milk and live in warm seas around the world. Blue whales can weigh up to hundreds of tons and have friendly, smiling faces.
The document is about marine mammals like dolphins and whales. It describes their physical characteristics such as being gray, big bodied with two flippers, a fin, long nose, and tail. It mentions that they swim very fast, jump, leap, play with people, catch fish, and communicate with each other. Specific details provided include that blue whales are the largest animal to ever live, can be heard from hundreds of kilometers away, breathe through a blowhole, and are endangered with only about 10,000 remaining. Killer whales are also discussed as being large dolphins with teeth that can swim 50 km/hr and are important for tourism.
Only 0.01% of the ocean is protected from threats like fishing, dumping, and dredging. Coral reefs are home to 25% of all marine life but are being destroyed by pollution, climate change, and being taken from the black market. The Seacology program works to protect reefs by establishing no-fishing marine preserves in exchange for aid to local communities. By joining Seacology or taking other conservation actions, people can help save threatened coral reefs and the thousands of species that depend on them.
Cambridge is located in eastern England and is famous for its university, which celebrates an annual rowing competition against Oxford University. The city has over 100,000 residents, including around 22,000 students, and has a wet and rainy climate within its 47 square mile area.
Caspian Sea & Environmental issues by Elgun HasanliElgun Hasanli
The Caspian Sea faces several environmental issues that threaten its biodiversity and coastal communities. It has fluctuating water levels which have risen in recent decades, flooding coastal lands. Pollution from oil and industrial activities and rivers like the Volga have contaminated the water and weakened species like sturgeon and seals. The Caspian's unique ecosystem is home to over 400 endemic species, but pollution and development are causing populations to decline. The isolation and conditions of the Caspian have created a fragile environment that is increasingly at risk.
Cambridge is located in eastern England and has a population of around 108,000 people including over 22,000 students. The city has a wet and rainy climate. Cambridge University holds an annual rowing competition against Oxford University.
Team IX presented on Lake Baikal in Russia as a potential wonder of the world. Some key facts included:
- Lake Baikal is the oldest and deepest lake in the world, containing 20% of the world's fresh water.
- It has extremely high biodiversity, with over 80% of species found nowhere else.
- The team outlined 51 reasons why Lake Baikal deserves recognition, focusing on its age, size, biodiversity, beauty, and cultural and geological significance.
Yr 6 Geography Units\Yr 7 Russia Chap 12\Lake Baikal Warren wOZfromOZ
Lake Baikal is the largest and deepest lake in the world, located in southern Siberia. It is over 636km long, 80km wide, and has a maximum depth of 1,637m. Over 20% of the world's fresh water is contained in Lake Baikal. The lake is home to over 2,500 plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else. Tourism to Lake Baikal has increased in recent decades due to its natural beauty and clear waters, with many hotels and infrastructure now available for visitors.
Lake Baikal in Russia is the oldest and deepest lake in the world. It was formed 25-30 million years ago and is located in eastern Siberia. The lake contains over 2000 unique animal species and hundreds of plant species, many of which are endemic to the lake. It is fed by 330 rivers and contains 30 islands, the largest being Olkhon Island.
The presentation about LAKE BAIKAL for the iearn project "UNESCO heritage explorers". Made by Russian students of the 9th and 10th classes at Lyceum "Dubna"
Lake Baikal is located in southern Siberia, Russia. It is the largest freshwater lake by volume, containing more water than all the North American Great Lakes combined. It is over 25 million years old, making it one of the oldest lakes in geological history. The lake has exceptionally diverse and unique biodiversity, with over 2,500 plant and animal species found nowhere else. Tourism is an important industry for the region, with activities including fishing, hiking, and winter sports on the frozen lake. The lake and surrounding area also face threats from industrial pollution and deforestation.
This powerpoint presentation is created by Gyanbikash.com for the students of class nine to ten from their English first part NCTB textbook for multimedia class.
Part two of a two part talk describing a remarkable event that occurred in the Arctic 50 million years ago, when a unique floating freshwater plant called Azolla repeatedly covered the surface of the ocean for almost a million years. Due to its phenomenal growth, Azolla sequestered enormous quantities of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, and changed the Earth's climate from a greenhouse world towards our modern icehouse climate with its permanent ice and snow at both poles. 'The Arctic Azolla Event' was discovered by the Arctic Coring Expedition (ACEX) when it recovered sediments beneath the North Pole in 2004. The discovery was featured in the New York Times (November 20, 2004) and National Geographic (May 2005), and its validity has now been confirmed by international teams of scientists who have investigated and published on the cores, including a series of papers in the scientific journal ‘Nature’.
The document describes several unique natural wonders around the world, including:
- Giant's Causeway in Ireland, known for its hexagonal basalt columns formed by cooled magma.
- Hvitserkur rock formation in Iceland, which resembles a monster or dragon and has bird droppings streaking down its sides.
- The Red Beach in Vietnam, dominated by red seaweed that gives the beach a bizarre coloring, especially in autumn.
- Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, comprising over 1,600 limestone islands and pillars eroded from the bay's limestone over time.
The document provides various facts about oceans and Antarctica:
- Sharks account for fewer than 10 human deaths annually while over 100 million sharks are killed each year for their fins. Polar bears have black skin and white fur that reflects visible light.
- Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii is taller than Mount Everest if measured from its base on the ocean floor. The oceans cover most of the Earth's surface and contain nearly all its water.
- Each winter, Antarctica gains up to 20 million square km of sea ice, the largest seasonal phenomenon on Earth, which reflects heat and insulates the ocean. Various forms of sea ice develop as temperatures drop.
PO WER - XX LO Gdańsk - The Baltic Sea protectionAgnieszka J.
The document discusses the Baltic Sea, its biodiversity including porpoises, greater weavers, jellyfish, flora and algae. However, pollution threatens these species as 10% of the Baltic Sea bottom has become deserted. Major pollution threats include sewage, industry, ship accidents, petroleum, toxic gas and radioactive elements. To help address these threats, the document recommends building sewage treatment plants, using renewable energy, recycling, reducing chemical fertilizers and saving energy.
Lake Tanganyika is an international lake located in central Africa that is shared by four countries. It is estimated to have formed over 10 million years ago and is inhabited. Lake Tanganyika is the fourth largest lake in the world by area and third largest in volume. It is also the second deepest lake globally. Ferry accidents are common on the lake due to overloading of passengers and drunk captains.
Kozhikode, formerly known as Calicut, is a historic city in Kerala, India known for being a major trading center along the spice route. Some of its main attractions include:
1) Beypore Port - One of the oldest ports in Kerala, historically used for trading with the Middle East and known for building traditional wooden boats.
2) Canolly Canal - An 11km canal constructed in 1848 that connects two rivers and now offers boat rides.
3) Dolphin's Point - A jetty extending into the sea from Beypore Beach, famous for seeing dolphins playing in the water.
This document discusses different forms of water on Earth. It describes the composition of marine water bodies like oceans and seas. The five main oceans are described in detail as well as other seas around the world. The composition of sea water is also summarized, noting that rain washing over land is what made the original oceans salty by dissolving minerals that were carried into sea basins. In conclusion, the dissolved minerals in sea water like magnesium are valuable resources.
1. Alaska is home to many unique geographical features, including over 100,000 glaciers covering 5% of the state, over 3,000 rivers and 3 million lakes, and tundra, forests, and mountain landscapes.
2. The climate and weather in Alaska also exhibit extremes, such as the Northern Lights being visible in Fairbanks for 243 days per year on average, temperatures ranging from -80°F to 100°F, and variations in daylight hours depending on location and time of year.
3. Alaska has a variety of festivals and events that celebrate its culture, heritage, and landscapes, such as the Iditarod dog sled race, World Ice Art Championships featuring intricate ice sculptures
Lake Baikal is an ancient, massive freshwater lake located in southeastern Siberia, Russia. It is considered the deepest lake in the world at over 1,600 meters deep. Lake Baikal contains 20% of the world's fresh water and is home to unique plant and animal species, including freshwater seals and over 2,500 types of endemic organisms. The village of Listvyanka on its western shore is a popular starting point for tours to spot wildlife, go ice skating, and dog sledding along the lake's shores.
The document summarizes key details about 8 of the largest and most notable freshwater lakes around the world. It provides information on the location, size, depth, notable species, and other distinguishing features of Lake Baikal, Lake Victoria, Lake Superior, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Malawi, Lake Vanern, and Lake Ladoga.
Lake Baikal is the world's oldest and deepest lake. It holds more fresh water than any other lake and has exceptionally clear waters due to its large crayfish population. The lake is home to unique creatures like nerpa seals that can stay underwater for 70 minutes.
1) The document describes various geographical locations and features around the world, including bog bodies found in peat bogs in Denmark, the Rio Negro river in Brazil, the Terracotta Army in China, and opium production in Afghanistan.
2) Other topics covered include yak transport in Tibet, ostrich racing in South Africa, airports in Aruba and Hong Kong, landmarks like the San Andreas Fault in California and the Stari Most bridge in Mostar.
3) Natural and man-made features such as the Nile Delta, Karnak temple complex in Egypt, the Arctic Circle in Finland, and the Dingo Fence in Australia are also summarized.
Bulgaria is a country located in Southeastern Europe, bordered by Romania, Serbia, Macedonia, Greece, and Turkey. It has a diverse landscape that includes mountains, beaches, lakes, and plains. Bulgaria has a long history dating back to ancient Thracian and Roman civilizations, and is the birthplace of the Cyrillic alphabet. Some of Bulgaria's top attractions include the Black Sea coast, the ancient town of Nessebar, and the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, known for its well-preserved frescoes. Bulgaria offers a variety of cultural experiences year-round, from traditional folk dances to its famous cuisine like yoghurt, banitsa pastry, and Shopska salad
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
13. BAIKAL IN FIGURES
20% of the
world's fresh water
25 million
years old
At 1,637m, it is the
deepest freshwater lake
in the world
It is 636kmlong
and 81kmwide
More than 330
rivers flow into the
lake
Only 1river
flows out (The
Angara)