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This document discusses solutions to combat the volatility of the Yellow River. In 1st Century BCE China, the Yellow River was both an agricultural and urban necessity—but it was also a danger due to flooding. An authority on the matter, Jia Rang, proposes multiple solutions intended to tame the aggression of the Yellow River. He’s aware of the importance of digging canals and notes three benefits of digging: the movement of salt and silt leads to increased fertility, more rice can be planted opposed

Long Branch, a tributary to Four Mile Run, drains heavily urbanized southeastern part of Arlington County. The area is partially protected by a short levee on the left bank near its confluence with Four Mile Run. Streams Tech personnel conducted a limited detailed study to develop a HEC-RAS model, establish water surface elevations, delineate floodplain boundaries and assist the Arlington County in evaluating floodplain management scenarios. GIS data were obtained from Arlington County to support

Book: Hatchet extended edition Author: Gary Paulson Copyright: July 1, 1999 pgs. 312 Brody Shomaker 6TH_B Brian Robeson goes through a difficult time when his parents file for divorce. The memories of the divorce, fresh and painful, plagues him. He starts out as a City boy who takes life for granted. Brian's mother wants to get a divorce from Brian's father. His mother has no idea that Brian knows about the affair. She gives a hatchet to Brian. Brian resents his mother for her behavior. “If his

Increasing temperatures are an immediate threat to the earth and its many diverse ecosystems. Our group chose to take an in depth look at the effects of climate change on freshwater fish species, specifically on the rising air and freshwater temperatures and how they affect a cold water dwelling fish species such as the trout. We will explore how the distribution of trout has changed over time with rising temperatures, how fires due to climate change affect trout populations, and lastly what the

Ending The Salinas River was green with the aroma of sweet sickles filling the air. Lennie sat hiding in a bush unable to speak, trying to make sense of what had just happened to him. He heard the faint shouts of men far off in the woods. Despite the tragedy, it was peaceful. The river was glistening with the soft reflection on the setting sun. Various animals took refuge among the pool. Two swans came floating down the pool, weaving a pompous dance. They continued down the river. Lennie emerged

NMIT Yan Yean Farm is located in the Northeast of Melbourne, with the latitude of 37° 32’41.416”S and longitude of 145° 5’56.272”E. It is surrounded by rolling hills as well as the Barber Creek that flows through it. In order to observe the geology of the site, Pit 2(UTM: 145° 5.980'E 37° 32.948'S) which is on a flat plain and Pit 3(UTM:-37.54997°N 145.08756°E) is located near the Barber Creek, are chosen. The highest elevation of the site is 200m above sea level and Pit 2 is the closest to this

Have you ever been left alone to fend for yourself? Or had no one to support you through your hardest times? You would ask yourself this while reading the captivating story in the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. After surviving the traumatizing plane crash while going to his father's house, Brian was left alone to fend for himself in the canadian wilderness with nothing but a hatchet his mother gave him. For 54 days completely on his own, he survived through the toughest times and all the challenges

Wolves howling,bears hunting,mosquitoes biting,heart… … beating.This what Brain from Hatchet by Gary Paulsen had to go through every day. After crashing a plane into to a lake,13 year old Brain had to survive for 54 days!!!After reading this book I saw lots a times he got caught up in the past.This help and/or hurt him in many ways. In Hatchet, Brian had to keep a positive mind this was hard without someone motivating lucky he had his memories to guide him.One of the memories was important quote

‘’Something caught his ear or nose and he began to turn, and had his head half way around, when he saw a wall of fur.’’ (pg.150) The realistic fiction novel, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen describes a boy named Brian who crashed in the canadian woods, who must survive off the grid with only his hatchet and biran. Gary Paulsen uses the setting of the canadian wilderness to demonstrate the growth of the main character mentally, emotionally, and physically. Certain events throughout the plot add to the readers

Hatchet Brian Robeson in Hatchet is just a normal thirteen year old child who is living a difficult life. His parents are divorced and he has to split time between his mom and his dad. Brian is just visiting his dad up in Canada when the worst thing ever happens. The pilot has a heart attack while flying the plane. Luckily the pilot taught Brian a little about flying before he died. Brian has to just keep moving on with his life which is the theme in this book. He has to keep moving forward