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    Answers for the final exam: 1 The following table shows the three laws of thermodynamics and what each of them states: First law Conversation of energy In an isolated system, it is not possible to either create or destroy energy. Second law Energy transfer For an isolated system, the entropy is always increasing. Third law Motion of Molecules As the temperature approaches absolute zero, the entropy of a system assumes a constant value. 2 The origin of universe and elements is recognized

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    Killing The Manatee

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    The answer is no. Because of its great size there are no known predators of the manatee, leaving it virtually out of harm's reach. However, although the manatee faces no threat from others in the water, its biggest enemy, humans, plays a vital role on the water, in its population decline (McGavin 88)

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    part of the criminal law in the UK, therefore there are consequences that can include fines, trade sanctions and even prison. Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 – This legislation regulates how their hazardous waste from companies are disposed. The Hazardous Waste regulations regulate Fluorescent Tubes / Television sets / Fridges / PC Monitors / Batteries / Aerosols & Paint / Contaminated Soils. Land Drainage Act 1991 – The owner has too maintained the water so that it is free flow

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    dying, aging Earth. Greenhouse gases are the main cause of climate change, as the glaciers are melting due to what is known as the greenhouse effect. As scientist Alex Hohensee explains it, “The greenhouse effect is how gases in the atmosphere, like water vapor, carbon dioxide and others trap energy from the sun... if there was not that effect from the gases the Earth’s surface would be sixty degrees colder” (Alec

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    How were the needs for water and economic structures in some of the earliest of world’s civilizations cities and states met around 3100 BCE-100 CE and how did they get there? The cities and states back then depended on working waterways and architectural growth in order for their population to thrive. The larger the population, the greater the need for more easily and readily available water. When we think of a large population, we often think of the word civilization and if they had certain traditions

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    Alka-Seltzer Tablets must be the same and when broken into smaller tablets, no part of the antacid tablets are to be lost • The amount of deionised water that is placed in the conical flask must be the exact same • The conical flask must stay the same because of its mass when measuring. • All of the antacid tablets are dissolved in the deionised water. • The same conical flask is cleaned when used again to assure the mass does not change. Safety: • Slipping

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    Why this issue is important to you? Hookah smoking is an issue because it is a socially acceptable way to consume tobacco, especially among young adult, due to its attractive fruity tastes and odor contrary to regular cigarettes. Hookah lounges are a preferable place for many people to smoke, socialize, and in some cases to study. In my opinion the spread of such lounges could increase the number of smokers, not to mention second hand smoking. This is unfortunate, especially with the huge progress

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    nickel, and sometimes-even platinum! Some E-Waste products are extremely hazardous to humans and to our environment. Polyvinylchloride, mercury and lead are all harmful substances found in electronics. Fortunately many states and countries have created laws and made it very well known to their citizens on how to deal with E-waste. The hazardous side effects of E-Waste have the most impact on labor workers in other countries. Where health regulations are not enforced, most of the labor workers are frail

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    Water is the New Oil In the United States today, we take water for granted. It is everywhere, it seems abundant, and yet the demand for water is greater now, than ever before. Oil has been a major force of conflict and tension, yet water stands on the brink of becoming just as critical as oil. With the growing number of people and industry on the planet, the competition for water is growing. Additionally, within the united states, the quality of water is under scrutiny. The recent tragedy of

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    a lot of potential environmental damage. I think the biggest issues with fracking that we should focus on are: water contamination, how fracking drives potential investment toward clean energy away, and the lenient legislation and penalties currently put on fracking does not suffice in terms of lessening potential safety risks. A specific example was the recent confirmation that water wells in Pennsylvania

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