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Humans have contributed to climate change through industrial growth and fossil fuel use, warming the average global temperature by 0.6 degrees Celsius since the 19th century. Invasive species introduced intentionally or accidentally by human transport have also negatively impacted biodiversity by outcompeting local species and degrading ecosystems. Rising human populations have increased agricultural expansion, encroaching on nature reserves, while climate change will make food production more challenging.
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3) Bateson saw modern science as taking a reductionist view of separating humankind from nature, while older traditions recognized their interconnectedness.
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2. When light hits a mirror, it changes direction in a process called reflection. An experiment with a torch and mirror demonstrates how the light direction changes as the torch is moved.
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Ecological Footprint as a Sustainability Indicator
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Introduction to Ecology
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Urban & Regional Planning - Issues & Challenges
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1) The Garden City concept introduced by Ebenezer Howard, which proposed self-contained communities that blend the advantages of urban and rural living. This influential model was applied in various "Garden Cities" developed in the early 20th century.
2) The Geddesian Triad of surveying the social, physical, and economic environment before planning, and Patrick Geddes' work applying regional surveys and analysis to planning projects in India and elsewhere.
3) The Neighborhood Unit concept of Clarence Perry, which aimed to design walkable, self-contained neighborhoods with schools, parks, and other amenities at their
How to Write a Thesis
The document provides guidance on writing a thesis, including what constitutes a thesis, why theses are written, and the typical structure and components of a thesis. It discusses the purpose and content of key sections like the introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. The document also offers tips for writing these sections effectively and common pitfalls to avoid. For example, it emphasizes that the introduction should provide context and motivation for the study, while the discussion should interpret results and link them to prior work.
Color Psychology
The document discusses the psychology and cultural associations of different colors. It explains that colors can have different meanings and symbolism across world cultures. Marketing materials using color should take these cultural differences into account to avoid unintentionally offending audiences from other regions.
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The document discusses color theory and its application in design. It defines key color terminology like hue, value, saturation and describes different color schemes including monochromatic, complementary, analogous, split complementary, triadic and tetradic. It also covers color perception principles such as simultaneous contrast, advancing/receding colors, vibration and weight.
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