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The Ozone a Hole in the TheoryThe protective ozone layer around our world undergoes much thought and debate. The "Hole", however, only exists in the minds of environmental
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Examine the components of a 24-hour city
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A Village Study Of Pirbright
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Should tourism be developed further in Kenya?
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'The loss of tropical rainforests is the most crucial ecological issue of our time.'
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The world is becoming smaller due to the advances in technology and transport. Many natural barriers divided the world before advances in transport were made,
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Inner city initiatives provide the only mechanism for improving cities. Discuss
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Effects of Air polloution on Animals
Effects of Air polloution Animals Direct Animals are exposed to air pollutants via three pathways: 1) inhalation of gases or small particles, 2) ingestion of particles suspended in food or water, or 3) absorption of gases through the skin. In general, only softbodied invertebrates (e.g. earthworms), or animals with thin, moist skin (e.g. amphibians) are affected by the absorption of pollutants. An individual's response to a pollutant varies greatly and depends on the type of pollutant involved, the duration and time of exposure, and the amount taken up by the animal. Factors such as the individual's age, sex, health, and reproductive condition also play a role in its response. For example, a young animal may be injured by a short episode of extremely high pollutant concentration, while an adult of the same species may have little, if any, response to long-term exposure to the same pollutant at slightly lower concentrations. There is also a great deal of variability between animal classes, species, and even genotypes, in terms of the level of tolerance to a particular pollutant. In this section, the pollutants of concern have been divided into three broad categories: gases, such as ozone and hydrogen sulfide; non-acidic particulates and toxins, like metals, fluoride compounds, and organic and synthetic chemicals; and acidifying agents, specifically nitrates and sulfates.
