This document contains 4 practice problems involving scientific notation. The first problem asks about comparing the number of grains of sand on Earth and atoms in the human body. The second asks how many times more atoms are in a human body than grains of sand. The third provides information on the areas and populations of California and the US, asking what the US population would be if proportional. The fourth asks about comparing the population densities of California and the US.
While there appears to be latent demand for mobile apps from constituents of government prepaid card programs like SNAP, WIC, and TANF, there has still be very little adoption despite the technology being very much available. The complex procurement process and diverse stakeholders are part of the reason that mobile apps have not been rolled out as aggressively. FNS, State leadership, business process outsource (BPO) contractors, and technology vendors all recognize that there is demand from the constituents, but differ on multiple dimensions as to how much demand there is and what the impact to these programs will be. Additional thought leadership on this topic can be found at: http://contactsolutions.com/blog/misconceptions-about-mobile-engagement-state-government-prepaid-card-programs
ONF and Sdx Central Webinar on Intent-Based Networking Marta Weissenborn
As software-defined networking (SDN) continues to speed up innovation in today's industry, the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) wants to examine some of the technology's hottest topics. In a series of webinars, ONF and SDxCentral takes on the first issue: Intent driven networking and northbound interfaces.
Fast-paced session covering 12 communication models designed to propel strategic communicators to the highest level. Many were used by President Obama in his re-election campaign. First 36 minutes cover models. Final 24 – time’s yours. “The Dozen”: Obama; MAC Triad; Shannon Weaver; Cracked Egg; Electronic Releases; Hyper Targeting; Conflict Analysis; Audience Fragmentation; Crisis Communication; Media Relations; Key Communicators; Summary (GOST, PRpie; RACE)
Fast-paced session covering 12 communication models designed to propel strategic communicators to the highest level. Many were used by President Obama in his re-election campaign. First 36 minutes cover models. Final 24 – time’s yours. “The Dozen”: Obama; MAC Triad; Shannon Weaver; Cracked Egg; Electronic Releases; Hyper Targeting; Conflict Analysis; Audience Fragmentation; Crisis Communication; Media Relations; Key Communicators; Summary (GOST, PRpie; RACE)
Q1. Why are the birds discussed in this lab called Darwins finches.pdfzakashjain
Q1. Why are the birds discussed in this lab called Darwin\'s finches?
Charles Darwin named them Geospiza leodarwini in honor of his son Leonard.
They come from the Darwin archipelago off the coast of Ecuador.
Charles Darwin collected the first scientific specimens.
John Gould placed them in the genus Darwinospiza.
Q2. A medium ground finch\'s ability to survive often depends on its beak size primarily
because:
Birds with bigger beaks are socially dominant and therefore get the best nest sites.
Beak size determines which seeds a finch can eat and how efficiently it can eat them.
Longer beaks make better weapons, which the birds use to defend themselves against predators.
Larger-beaked finches experience higher mating success.
Q3. Which statement best describes the pattern of natural selection on beak size?
Deep beaks are favored in dry years, while shallow beaks are favored in wet years.
Selection favors birds with bigger beaks.
Selection favors birds with smaller beaks.
Shallow beaks are favored in large populations, while deep beaks are favored in small
populations.
Q4. What can happen to our virtual finch population if the weather changes between wet and dry
conditions too rapidly?
The mutation rate may fall to zero.
The distribution of beak sizes may cease to be bimodal.
The finch population may go extinct. Beak size may cease to affect survival.
Q5. What happened to beak depths in the virtual finch population when selection on beak depth
was eliminated (selection strength = 0) and mutation rate for alleles determining beak depth was
greater than zero?
Average beak depth consistently increased.
Average beak depth consistently decreased.
The range in beak depths (largest to smallest) became larger.
The range in beak depths became smaller.
Q6. The Correlated Traits exercise shows that:
When two characters are correlated, selection always favors larger values for both or smaller
values for both.
When two characters are correlated, one of them can evolve toward higher values even if smaller
values are better for survival.
When two characters are correlated, selection is always strong on both or weak on both.
When two characters are correlated, the optimal values and selection strengths rise and fall
together.
Q7. In the Mountains and Valleys exercise, which of the following parameters had the largest
influence on whether the finch population evolved a bimodal distribution?
The speed at which the model ran.
The difference in carrying capacity between the wet versus dry sides of the island.
The number of chicks each pair of parents produced each year.
How far the birds flew when looking for a mate.
Q8. The final exercise, Large and Small Seeds, showed that:
In the absence of geographic barriers, a population cannot evolve distinctive subpopulations.
Bimodal distributions are more likely to evolve when geographic barriers are absent.
Bimodal distributions only evolve when the population\'s food supply is divided into two types.
Bimodal distributi.
Lesson 10.3 Activity: Anyone Out There? (The Drake Equation)Big History Project
Frank Drake first tried out this equation at a 1961 meeting of SETI, which obviously stands for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.
Register to explore the whole course here: https://school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive?WT.mc_id=Slideshare12202017
While there appears to be latent demand for mobile apps from constituents of government prepaid card programs like SNAP, WIC, and TANF, there has still be very little adoption despite the technology being very much available. The complex procurement process and diverse stakeholders are part of the reason that mobile apps have not been rolled out as aggressively. FNS, State leadership, business process outsource (BPO) contractors, and technology vendors all recognize that there is demand from the constituents, but differ on multiple dimensions as to how much demand there is and what the impact to these programs will be. Additional thought leadership on this topic can be found at: http://contactsolutions.com/blog/misconceptions-about-mobile-engagement-state-government-prepaid-card-programs
ONF and Sdx Central Webinar on Intent-Based Networking Marta Weissenborn
As software-defined networking (SDN) continues to speed up innovation in today's industry, the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) wants to examine some of the technology's hottest topics. In a series of webinars, ONF and SDxCentral takes on the first issue: Intent driven networking and northbound interfaces.
Fast-paced session covering 12 communication models designed to propel strategic communicators to the highest level. Many were used by President Obama in his re-election campaign. First 36 minutes cover models. Final 24 – time’s yours. “The Dozen”: Obama; MAC Triad; Shannon Weaver; Cracked Egg; Electronic Releases; Hyper Targeting; Conflict Analysis; Audience Fragmentation; Crisis Communication; Media Relations; Key Communicators; Summary (GOST, PRpie; RACE)
Fast-paced session covering 12 communication models designed to propel strategic communicators to the highest level. Many were used by President Obama in his re-election campaign. First 36 minutes cover models. Final 24 – time’s yours. “The Dozen”: Obama; MAC Triad; Shannon Weaver; Cracked Egg; Electronic Releases; Hyper Targeting; Conflict Analysis; Audience Fragmentation; Crisis Communication; Media Relations; Key Communicators; Summary (GOST, PRpie; RACE)
Q1. Why are the birds discussed in this lab called Darwins finches.pdfzakashjain
Q1. Why are the birds discussed in this lab called Darwin\'s finches?
Charles Darwin named them Geospiza leodarwini in honor of his son Leonard.
They come from the Darwin archipelago off the coast of Ecuador.
Charles Darwin collected the first scientific specimens.
John Gould placed them in the genus Darwinospiza.
Q2. A medium ground finch\'s ability to survive often depends on its beak size primarily
because:
Birds with bigger beaks are socially dominant and therefore get the best nest sites.
Beak size determines which seeds a finch can eat and how efficiently it can eat them.
Longer beaks make better weapons, which the birds use to defend themselves against predators.
Larger-beaked finches experience higher mating success.
Q3. Which statement best describes the pattern of natural selection on beak size?
Deep beaks are favored in dry years, while shallow beaks are favored in wet years.
Selection favors birds with bigger beaks.
Selection favors birds with smaller beaks.
Shallow beaks are favored in large populations, while deep beaks are favored in small
populations.
Q4. What can happen to our virtual finch population if the weather changes between wet and dry
conditions too rapidly?
The mutation rate may fall to zero.
The distribution of beak sizes may cease to be bimodal.
The finch population may go extinct. Beak size may cease to affect survival.
Q5. What happened to beak depths in the virtual finch population when selection on beak depth
was eliminated (selection strength = 0) and mutation rate for alleles determining beak depth was
greater than zero?
Average beak depth consistently increased.
Average beak depth consistently decreased.
The range in beak depths (largest to smallest) became larger.
The range in beak depths became smaller.
Q6. The Correlated Traits exercise shows that:
When two characters are correlated, selection always favors larger values for both or smaller
values for both.
When two characters are correlated, one of them can evolve toward higher values even if smaller
values are better for survival.
When two characters are correlated, selection is always strong on both or weak on both.
When two characters are correlated, the optimal values and selection strengths rise and fall
together.
Q7. In the Mountains and Valleys exercise, which of the following parameters had the largest
influence on whether the finch population evolved a bimodal distribution?
The speed at which the model ran.
The difference in carrying capacity between the wet versus dry sides of the island.
The number of chicks each pair of parents produced each year.
How far the birds flew when looking for a mate.
Q8. The final exercise, Large and Small Seeds, showed that:
In the absence of geographic barriers, a population cannot evolve distinctive subpopulations.
Bimodal distributions are more likely to evolve when geographic barriers are absent.
Bimodal distributions only evolve when the population\'s food supply is divided into two types.
Bimodal distributi.
Lesson 10.3 Activity: Anyone Out There? (The Drake Equation)Big History Project
Frank Drake first tried out this equation at a 1961 meeting of SETI, which obviously stands for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.
Register to explore the whole course here: https://school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive?WT.mc_id=Slideshare12202017
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
2. 1. There are approximately 7.5 x 1018 grains of sand on Earth. There
are approximately 7 x 1027 atoms in an average human body. Are
there more grains of sand on Earth or atoms in an average human
body? How do you know?
3. 2. About how many times more atoms are in a human body compared
to grains of sand on Earth?
4. 3. Suppose the geographic areas of California and the U.S. are 1.637 x
105 and 3.794 x 106 sq. mi., respectively. California’s population (as of
2012) is approximately 3.804 x 107
people. If population were
proportional to area, what would be the U.S. population?
Hint: In class we determined that the population of the U.S. would be 23 times the population of California.
5. 4. The actual population of the U.S. (as of 2012) is approximately
3.14 x 108. How does the population density of California (i.e., the
number of people per sq. mi.) compare with the population density of
the U.S?
