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This document provides an introduction to different types of coral reefs including atolls, patch reefs, fringing reefs, and barrier reefs. It discusses Darwin's theory of atoll formation and the two stages of atoll formation in Tahiti. The document also addresses where coral reefs are located and why temperature and latitude are correlated, touching on global ocean temperatures, wind patterns, and circulation as factors. Additionally, it outlines the structure and functions of coral polyps, skeletons, symbiotic relationships, feeding, life cycles, and reproduction of corals.
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The document provides a history of East Malaysia, focusing on the Sultanates of Brunei and Sulu that ruled over the region in the 15th-17th centuries. It then discusses the arrival of the British in Sarawak in 1838 and their establishment of the White Rajah dynasty to rule Sarawak. For North Borneo, it outlines the involvement of American and German traders in the 19th century and the founding of the British North Borneo Company. It concludes with Japan's occupation of both regions during World War II and their formation as the states of Sabah and Sarawak upon joining Malaysia in 1963.
Indigenous peoples of malaysia
This document provides an overview of the Indigenous peoples of Malaysia known as the Orang Asli. It describes the 3 main groups of Orang Asli - the Semang, Senoi, and Proto-Malay - and notes their different historical migrations and languages. The lifestyle and traditional livelihoods of the Orang Asli are discussed, including effects of British colonization, slavery, and the Malayan Emergency which led to policies of resettlement. Today, the Orang Asli population faces high rates of poverty and challenges to their land and cultural rights.
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Plate Tectonics I
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How Old is Stuff?
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The earth part ii
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Coastal Ecosystems
Coastal ecosystems like estuaries, salt marshes, mangroves, and rocky intertidal zones are influenced by gradients in wave exposure and tidal exposure. Experiments by Joe Connell on barnacles in the rocky intertidal showed that distribution patterns are influenced by both abiotic factors like desiccation stress, and biotic interactions like competition. Mangroves have adaptations like aerial roots and pneumatophores that allow them to survive in intertidal soils with low oxygen and high salinity. They provide nurseries for fish and protect coastlines from storms.
Waves
Ocean waves are caused by wind and transfer energy through water, but do not transfer water from place to place. Key characteristics of waves include wavelength, amplitude, height, and period. Wave movement involves an orbital pattern, with energy moving through water in a circular motion. Near shore, waves begin to break as their movement becomes disrupted. Breaking waves can come crashing ashore. Some surfers seek out large storm waves for challenges they present. There is potential to harness wave power as an energy source.
Tides
Tides are caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun interacting with Earth's oceans, which creates two bulges of water that result in two high tides and two low tides each day. The changing positions and distances of the moon and sun relative to Earth cause variations in tide heights and times. Spring tides occur during new and full moons when the sun and moon are aligned, producing the highest tides, while neap tides happen when the sun and moon are at right angles, resulting in lower tides.
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