what is the effect of environmentally induced transgenerational epigenetics on natural selection, give an example.
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4-Hydroxyacetophenone has a role as plant metabolite and fungal metabolite. Write the products formed when 4-hydroxyacetophenone reacts with the following reagents. i. (CH3)2CHMgBr followed by H3O+ ii. excess CH3OH, H+ iii. NH2OH, H+ iv. H2/Pt
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1-A) What is the environmental impact of the way we produce beef in contemporary America? 1-B) What is “food democracy?” and do you believe that food democracy can promote justice in the new global age?
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(a) What is the resolving power of a telescope with an aperture 4” when observing at a wavelength 600 nm?
(b) Explain if the limitation in (a) matters when doing observations in Hong Kong. (Use not more than 100 words)
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1 Affluence tends to degrade nearby landscapes, while poverty tends to degrade far off landscapes.
(a) true
(b) false
2 What does it mean when an environmental issue is a ‘wicked problem’? (1 pt)
(a) It is created by people who care only about themselves.
(b) It is global in nature.
(c) It involves trade-offs that not everyone will be happy with.
(d) It is a problem that cannot be solved.
(e) one of the above describes “wicked problems.”
3 Which of the following is characteristic of a sustainable ecosystem? (1 pt)
(a) makes the most of renewable energy
(b) uses matter conservatively (recycles or reuses so nothing is wasted)
(c) keeps populations in check
(d) depends on local biodiversity
(e) All of the above
4 The United Nations Millennium Ecosystem Assessment reported that, due to humanity’s actions, the ability of Earth’s ecosystems to sustain future generations ____________________________. (1 pt)
(a) is safe and sound
(b) is uncertain
(c) is gravely imperiled
(d) is improving
(e) has not changed over human history
How does wealth inequality impede sustainable growth? (1 pt)
(a) Poorer nations lack natural resources.
(b) Underprivileged people sometimes exploit the local environment in order to survive.
(c) Wealthier nations are very affected by resource availability and must pay high costs to access them.
(d) People with the most money and power are the first to succumb to environmental problems.
(e) The world's natural resources are controlled by the vast majority of the population.
What is environmental literacy, and why is it important for individuals to have a strong understanding of environmental literacy when discussing environmental problems caused by humans? (5 pts)
What constitutes “the environment”
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2. On a winter day, suppose your breath has T = 30°C with Td =
28°C, and it
mixes with the ambient air of temperature T = –10°C and Td = –11°C.
Will you
see your breath? Assume you are at sea level, and that your breath
and the
environment mix in proportions of (breath : environment):
a. 1:9
b. 2:8
c. 3:7
d. 4:6
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A. Why does the same cold front typically produce more rain over Kentucky than over western Kansas?
B. Explain why the boundaries between neighboring air masses tend to be more distinct during the winter than during the summer.
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In their relationship with minority groups, dominant groups have six policies. multiculturalism, assimilation, segregation, internal colonialism, population transfer, and genocide. What policies do you think whites are following with African Americans. Native Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans?
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why is gun violence a horrific issue that takes place in our community? please write in your own words and use examples that actually happened atleast 200 words.
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Explain “Why foam fracturing is more popular in shale
gas production systems”?.
Also, mention three examples where foam fracturing is done?
Minimum 500 words
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