The Earth is divided into three main layers - the crust, mantle, and core. The crust floats on top of the mantle, which is below the crust. The core, made of an outer liquid layer and inner solid layer, is at the center of the Earth.
The Earth is divided into three main layers - the crust, mantle, and core. The crust is the solid outermost layer that varies in thickness from 5 to 25 miles thick and has a cool temperature. Underneath the crust is the mantle, the thickest layer at around 1800 miles thick with a hot and solid but plastic texture. The innermost layer is the core which is divided into the solid inner core and liquid outer core with very hot temperatures.
The document summarizes the four main layers that make up the structure of the Earth - the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. It provides details about the composition and characteristics of each layer, including that the crust is broken into tectonic plates that move atop the mantle, the mantle is the largest layer and drives plate tectonic movement through convection currents, and the inner core is a solid ball of iron due to extreme heat and pressure deep within the Earth.
Here are the steps to demonstrate a transform boundary using the snack tectonics materials:
1. Place a small amount of icing along the edge of one piece of wax paper to represent the plate boundary.
2. Hold the two pieces of wax paper next to each other with the icing in between.
3. Slowly slide the pieces of wax paper past each other along the icing, which represents the plates moving horizontally in opposite directions.
This demonstrates how transform boundaries form as the plates slide past each other laterally without either plate subducting under the other. The icing represents the fault line where energy is released through earthquakes as the plates shear and grind against each other.
This document defines 10 important Earth science terms: the asthenosphere is the layer between the upper and lower mantle; the inner core is made of iron and nickel at the center of Earth; the outer core is the coating around the inner core; P waves and s waves are types of seismic waves that can travel through solids and liquids; L waves only travel on land and cause the most damage; convection is the transfer of heat through liquids; convection currents involve warm fluid rising and cool fluid sinking in the mantle; density refers to how tightly packed atoms are in an object; and the exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere.
The document presents an overview of the main layers of the Earth, including the crust, upper mantle, and asthenosphere. The crust is the top-most solid layer that humans live on. Below the crust lies the upper mantle, which is both solid and liquid. Deeper still is the asthenosphere, the middle layer of the mantle located below the crust and above the core.
This document discusses the three main layers of the ocean - the surface layer, thermocline layer, and deep ocean layer. It provides details about each layer:
1) The surface layer or epipelagic zone is mixed by wind and currents, keeping temperatures relatively constant down to around 200m.
2) The thermocline layer lies below and temperatures drop rapidly with depth down to around 1000m, separating the warm surface waters from the cold deep waters.
3) Below the thermocline, the deep ocean layers of bathypelagic, abyssopelagic and hadalpelagic zones have cold, dense waters where temperature and salinity remain uniform with increasing depth.
Tworzenie bogatych aplikacji internetowych (RIA) w technologiach Adobe Flex/A...Piotr Kościerzyński
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W pracy pokazuję w jaki sposób połączyć Adobe Flex 3, Adobe AIR, Adobe LiveCycle DataServices, Hibernate, JavaEE, Oracle, aby stworzyć aplikację typu RIA - Rich Internet Application.
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The Earth is divided into three main layers - the crust, mantle, and core. The crust is the solid outermost layer that varies in thickness from 5 to 25 miles thick and has a cool temperature. Underneath the crust is the mantle, the thickest layer at around 1800 miles thick with a hot and solid but plastic texture. The innermost layer is the core which is divided into the solid inner core and liquid outer core with very hot temperatures.
The document summarizes the four main layers that make up the structure of the Earth - the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. It provides details about the composition and characteristics of each layer, including that the crust is broken into tectonic plates that move atop the mantle, the mantle is the largest layer and drives plate tectonic movement through convection currents, and the inner core is a solid ball of iron due to extreme heat and pressure deep within the Earth.
Here are the steps to demonstrate a transform boundary using the snack tectonics materials:
1. Place a small amount of icing along the edge of one piece of wax paper to represent the plate boundary.
2. Hold the two pieces of wax paper next to each other with the icing in between.
3. Slowly slide the pieces of wax paper past each other along the icing, which represents the plates moving horizontally in opposite directions.
This demonstrates how transform boundaries form as the plates slide past each other laterally without either plate subducting under the other. The icing represents the fault line where energy is released through earthquakes as the plates shear and grind against each other.
This document defines 10 important Earth science terms: the asthenosphere is the layer between the upper and lower mantle; the inner core is made of iron and nickel at the center of Earth; the outer core is the coating around the inner core; P waves and s waves are types of seismic waves that can travel through solids and liquids; L waves only travel on land and cause the most damage; convection is the transfer of heat through liquids; convection currents involve warm fluid rising and cool fluid sinking in the mantle; density refers to how tightly packed atoms are in an object; and the exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere.
The document presents an overview of the main layers of the Earth, including the crust, upper mantle, and asthenosphere. The crust is the top-most solid layer that humans live on. Below the crust lies the upper mantle, which is both solid and liquid. Deeper still is the asthenosphere, the middle layer of the mantle located below the crust and above the core.
This document discusses the three main layers of the ocean - the surface layer, thermocline layer, and deep ocean layer. It provides details about each layer:
1) The surface layer or epipelagic zone is mixed by wind and currents, keeping temperatures relatively constant down to around 200m.
2) The thermocline layer lies below and temperatures drop rapidly with depth down to around 1000m, separating the warm surface waters from the cold deep waters.
3) Below the thermocline, the deep ocean layers of bathypelagic, abyssopelagic and hadalpelagic zones have cold, dense waters where temperature and salinity remain uniform with increasing depth.
Tworzenie bogatych aplikacji internetowych (RIA) w technologiach Adobe Flex/A...Piotr Kościerzyński
Moja praca dyplomowa "Opis i ocena procesu implementacji aplikacji CRUD w technologii Java EE" (2008).
W pracy pokazuję w jaki sposób połączyć Adobe Flex 3, Adobe AIR, Adobe LiveCycle DataServices, Hibernate, JavaEE, Oracle, aby stworzyć aplikację typu RIA - Rich Internet Application.
The document describes an environmental education project called "KIDS" that adapts an existing land use change simulator game called "Pimp Your Landscape" for children. The project aims to create an educational program around the game and test it in schools. Key partners on the project include technical universities and environmental research centers. It discusses the game interface, educational materials created, and plans to make the game and educational resources available online.
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2) Population in the EU is projected to grow by over 23 million people by 2035, representing potential new broadband customers. Currently, 39% of EU citizens, or around 175 million people, lack broadband access.
3) The Broadband Atlas Germany project aims to map broadband needs across the country in order to help connect more homes and businesses to broadband internet. It launched a new website in early 2012 and plans to expand across Europe.
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This document discusses the history and future of INSPIRE, a European Union directive establishing an infrastructure for spatial information to support environmental policies and policies in other areas. It covers:
- The origins of INSPIRE from 1995-2007, including early efforts like GI2000 that laid the groundwork but ultimately failed.
- Progress from 2007-2010 in establishing the legal and technical framework for INSPIRE through regulations and standards.
- Planned next steps and deadlines from 2010-2019 to fully implement INSPIRE across member states and spatial data themes.
- Outstanding challenges in sustaining spatial data infrastructures, developing business models, involving private industry, and adapting to new technologies.
The document discusses open access to agricultural data. It argues that opening access to data at multiple levels, from macro-level external data to micro-level farm data, could significantly increase farmer profitability. However, ensuring interoperability between data sources is challenging, especially for poor farmers. The document advocates for public-private partnerships to share data in a way that increases profits and environmental protection while allowing governments to better influence food production.
The document provides an overview of an e-commerce website's features and functionality. It describes the home page layout including navigation bar, login panel, and content sections. It also outlines the shop page for browsing products organized into categories. The checkout process involves registering an account, adding items to the cart, viewing and updating the cart, and making a purchase. User account features like login, logout, and order history are also summarized.
The document describes EnviroGRIDS, an online portal that aims to build capacities in the Black Sea region to gather, store, distribute, analyze, visualize, and disseminate environmental data using international standards. The portal is designed to be compatible with the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) and the Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe (INSPIRE). It functions as a virtual database using principles of Uniform Resource Management and allows users to discover, view, download, and transform spatial data services through tools like catalog services, map services, and processing services. The portal has four blocks for metadata management, data management, data visualization, and content management to ensure users can easily discover and use information.
This document discusses the benefits of partnering with ADP for total human capital management. It notes that many companies are out of compliance, operating with disparate systems, and unable to effectively manage their workforce. With ADP's 60 years of experience and global expertise, companies can stay compliant, reduce costs by consolidating systems, and better find, grow, and retain talent through integrated HR solutions and real-time data insights. The document highlights testimonials from satisfied ADP clients and invites the reader to learn more about partnering with ADP.
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Indagine sui visitatori del carnevale di putignano 2005Gianclaudio Pinto
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1) The document discusses broadband internet access trends in Germany and the EU. It notes that over half of EU citizens use the internet daily and two thirds use it at least weekly.
2) Population in the EU is projected to grow by over 23 million people by 2035, representing potential new broadband customers. Currently, 39% of EU citizens, or around 175 million people, lack broadband access.
3) The Broadband Atlas Germany project aims to map broadband needs across the country in order to help connect more homes and businesses to broadband internet. It launched a new website in early 2012 and plans to expand across Europe.
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This document discusses using a standards-based framework for hybrid course design. It recommends examining learning outcomes to determine the optimal learning environment and activities for synchronous vs. asynchronous modalities. Examples are provided of outcomes that suit live instruction like establishing connections, simulations, and problem-solving, while outcomes like independent work and reviewing trends can be accomplished online. The framework provides consistency and guides choosing delivery techniques. Resources are shared to empower faculty in hybrid design decisions.
Brazilian singer Patricia Talem released her self-titled debut album featuring songs from Brazilian legends and contemporary Brazilian artists, as well as Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith. Produced by 2004 Latin Grammy winner Marco da Costa and Sandro Albert, the album showcases Talem's enchanting voice and her ability to convey emotion and meaning through her vocal delivery and timing. Talem was introduced to influential jazz bassist Jimmy Haslip of the Yellowjackets, who recommended her album to the writer. The release features contributions from Haslip, Yellowjackets pianist Russell Ferrante, and an all-star cast of Brazilian musicians.
Local Commerce Monitor, Wave 16 - Franchisees of National CompaniesBIA/Kelsey
Data from BIA/Kelsey's Local Commerce Monitor, Wave 16 (Q3 2012) survey of SMBs (small medium businesses) on their marketing and advertising behaviors. The LCM survey tracks SMB ad and marketing spending, Web footprint, media performance assessments, and opinions about key topics like emerging media and sales channels. This deck spotlights franchisees of national companies and chains.
This document discusses the history and future of INSPIRE, a European Union directive establishing an infrastructure for spatial information to support environmental policies and policies in other areas. It covers:
- The origins of INSPIRE from 1995-2007, including early efforts like GI2000 that laid the groundwork but ultimately failed.
- Progress from 2007-2010 in establishing the legal and technical framework for INSPIRE through regulations and standards.
- Planned next steps and deadlines from 2010-2019 to fully implement INSPIRE across member states and spatial data themes.
- Outstanding challenges in sustaining spatial data infrastructures, developing business models, involving private industry, and adapting to new technologies.
The document discusses open access to agricultural data. It argues that opening access to data at multiple levels, from macro-level external data to micro-level farm data, could significantly increase farmer profitability. However, ensuring interoperability between data sources is challenging, especially for poor farmers. The document advocates for public-private partnerships to share data in a way that increases profits and environmental protection while allowing governments to better influence food production.
The document provides an overview of an e-commerce website's features and functionality. It describes the home page layout including navigation bar, login panel, and content sections. It also outlines the shop page for browsing products organized into categories. The checkout process involves registering an account, adding items to the cart, viewing and updating the cart, and making a purchase. User account features like login, logout, and order history are also summarized.
The document describes EnviroGRIDS, an online portal that aims to build capacities in the Black Sea region to gather, store, distribute, analyze, visualize, and disseminate environmental data using international standards. The portal is designed to be compatible with the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) and the Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe (INSPIRE). It functions as a virtual database using principles of Uniform Resource Management and allows users to discover, view, download, and transform spatial data services through tools like catalog services, map services, and processing services. The portal has four blocks for metadata management, data management, data visualization, and content management to ensure users can easily discover and use information.
This document discusses the benefits of partnering with ADP for total human capital management. It notes that many companies are out of compliance, operating with disparate systems, and unable to effectively manage their workforce. With ADP's 60 years of experience and global expertise, companies can stay compliant, reduce costs by consolidating systems, and better find, grow, and retain talent through integrated HR solutions and real-time data insights. The document highlights testimonials from satisfied ADP clients and invites the reader to learn more about partnering with ADP.
This document discusses open data policies and data protection regarding the transformation of personal telecommunication data into a personalized tracking map visualization. It describes a case where a German politician requested his mobile phone metadata from 6 months from Deutsche Telekom. Journalists then combined this location data with other online information to create an interactive map showing his movements and inferring information about his daily life and activities. The document raises questions about proportionality, transparency, and individual rights related to large-scale collection and analysis of personal communication metadata.
Draft Resolution on the Promotion of Food SecurityLauren Dong
The document discusses several recommendations to improve global agriculture, education, technology, economy, structure, and market reform. It recommends that developed countries help train teachers in developing countries, donate agricultural facilities, and exchange agricultural knowledge. It also calls for curbing rising food prices, providing economic assistance, establishing early warning systems, and transitioning to more competitive food markets.
Indagine sui visitatori del carnevale di putignano 2005Gianclaudio Pinto
Indagine sui visitatori del Carnevale di Putignano - Commissionata dalla Fondazione Carnevale di Putignano nel 2005 a Turismo & Sviluppo - Ideata e realizzata da Gianclaudio Pinto
This document summarizes discussions from the GI2012 conference on open data policies. It describes how a representative from the German Federal Ministry of the Interior used the example of an "intelligent lawnmower" needing access to weather data through INSPIRE to argue for a national geoinformation strategy. However, others felt Germany does not need a new strategy, but rather more transparent, interoperable, and freely accessible public spatial data to enable better decision making. The document concludes by reiterating the view that Germany needs more open data transparency rather than a new national strategy.
This document summarizes the implementation of OGC and INSPIRE standards in a geoportal. It describes the system architecture including web clients, proxy servers, and OWS servers. It discusses challenges in displaying large WFS data, implementing filter encoding, and handling axis order in WFS 1.1.0. Patches have been proposed or implemented to address issues in OpenLayers, MapServer, and OwsLib.
3. Composition of Earth Thickness(Miles) Texture Temperature Crust 25 Solid, Brittle Cool Mantle 1800 Solid, Plastic Hot Core 2175 Outer 1360 Liquid Very Hot Inner 815 Solid Very Hot