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…these symbols came from and the importance of this fascinating language; that is "Greek" to most people today. In the ancient times between 4000-30 B.C., the Egyptian Pharaohs were the most powerful people in existence. Although they had sophisticated methods…

…relationship for areas of similar figures. Did Pythagoras derive the Pythagorean Theorem or did he piece it together by studying ancient cultures; Egypt, Mesopotamia, India and China? What did these ancient cultures know about the theorem? Where was the theorem…

…The ancient Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for the pharaos and their queens. The pharaohs were buried in pyramids of many different shapes and sizes. The ancient Egyptians believed that it was important to be buried properly. A proper burial would…

…Loyalty to family, community, and the gods is an important quality in the lives of ancient Greek citizens. These qualities are clear demonstrated in The Odyssey through Penelope, Telemakhos, and Odysseus. Penelope shows her loyalty in several ways…

…into a GIS. A GIS can also convert existing digital information, which may not yet be in map form into forms it can recognize and use. For example, digital satellite images can be analyzed to produce a map like layer of digital information about marine life…

…. Tropical and temperate marine species pushed northward beyond their normal ranges in search of food. The Peruvian fishing industry has suffered as the anchovy supply pushed south into cooler, Chilean waters. Salmon, usually found off the Oregon and Washington…

…it, the green color from the fat is visible. The green turtle is found in warm, coastal waters around the world. (2) Sea turtles, in adaptation to an aquatic life, have limbs modified into flippers for efficient swimming. It feeds mainly on marine grasses. Most…

…larger mission now, and in order to accomplish their mission they are going to need more. More men, more money, more equipment, the list can go on and on. The Coast Guard’s homeland security roles include:1. Protect ports, the flow of commerce, and the marine…

…). Oil is mostly composed of insoluble organic compounds, thus it harms mostly marine life, rather than the ocean itself. The more direct form of oil pollution occurs when ships transporting the substance sink, leak and/or crash. Some of the oil washes up…

…convert existing digital information, which may not yet be in map form into forms it can recognize and use. For example, digital satellite images can be analyzed to produce a map like layer of digital information about marine life productivity. Likewise, sea…