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    levels, melting of glaciers, and climate change. One of the main motivations for the ocean level rising is that an unnatural weather change is creating hotter temperatures and ice-tops and icy masses are dissolving. Ocean levels rising would impact 70% of the world 's populace and 11 of the 15 greatest urban communities on the planet since they are situated on the drift. In the course of the most recent century, the ocean level has risen five to six crawls and it is relied upon to rise 0.6 to two feet

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    Over 10,000 years ago, in the middle of the ocean, sat an island populated by a noble and mighty race. Natural resources provided by the island brought the people great wealth. The people of Atlantis began to grow greedy in their self-desire. The gods saw this and were appalled. They sought to end this disgrace. Quickly, with one surge of water, the island of Atlantis and its people, were swallowed by the sea. At least, that’s what the stories say. Philosophers and historians have been interested

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    Oceanic Impacts Oceans are very important to humans in many ways, the oceans impact everybody’s life. The oceans provide many wonderful features to this planet. Some of these characteristics involve resources, such examples of distinctive attributes involve shelter for many living creatures, and plenty of resources for many living things on land. One of the living creatures on land involves humans. One, must not forget that the oceans cover a very large area of this planet, this means that one can

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    Coastal cities flooding due to melting ice caps and rising water levels, cities experiencing extreme weather, and ocean life dying because of warmer water temperatures, it is not wonder why so many scientist and country leaders are worried about the safety and future of their country. The U.S. is just one of these countries where climate change endangers 323 million people. That is why the U.S. must take action to ac=assure the future of their residents and safety of their numerous coastal cities. Due

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    95% of the ocean has not been explored. With all the species and environments within the ocean that we have discovered, it is mind blowing to think that we have only seen 5% of what the ocean has to offer. The World is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean’s are One explores our long standing relationship with the ocean. This book is penned by oceanographer, explorer, and lecturer, Sylvia Earle. She earned her B.S degree from Florida State University, M.S and PhD from Duke University, and has accumulated

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    a spell in abysses of solitude; to lose itself in mazes of inward contemplation.  The voice of the sea speaks to the soul.  The touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace (Chopin 25).    In the novel, “the ocean symbolizes Edna's "awakening" to a life filled with freedom and independence” (Nickerson). On a hot summer evening Robert

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    The legendary Lost city of Atlantis was once real to man and was heard to be told a “myth” or a “story” to protect it but that was 10,000000 years ago. Atlantis was a real civilization, and the expert testimony, physical evidence, and scientific evidence prove this. Atlantis was a city filled with goods like gold, silver, and wildlife, a place where the demigods(half god, half mortal) lived. The legend of Atlantis is a story told by Plato a Greek philosopher. It is about a moral, spiritual people

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    Everybody learns in different ways, including the students sitting in the classrooms. How are teachers going to be able to make sure every student learns? Maribel, Julianne, Michelle, Matthew, and Ana are Geography Geniuses and are here to advise how to ensure that every student learns. Focusing on the 3rd grade standard SS.3.G.1.1, students will use thematic maps, tables, charts, graphs, and photos to analyze geographic information. The information being taught is declarative because students will

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    St. Augustine is not only the oldest city in the contiguous United States, it is among the most beautiful. This city holds many festivals and events throughout the summer months for its visitors to enjoy. Among the most popular are musical events and sailing tours. The following is just a sampling of many which welcome guests of all ages. Music by the Sea Celebrating its 16th anniversary, this family friendly event is scheduled for Wednesday evenings from 6pm-9pm from May 16th through September

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    Henil Patel Global Climate Change: a serious threat There is a big debate about Global warming, whether is it happing or not. Is it just a politically created or is it real? It really depends on whom you ask. Politically, it depends on if you are talking with a liberal or a conservative. Some people believes that the whole concept of the Global warming is made up. There is not such thing like that nor the water level raising. This whole concept is just made up to get to the big corporations.

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