Instruction: Choose the correct letter of your answer. 1. If you had pogonophobia what would you be afraid of? a. Dog b. Snake c. pig d. Bears 2. Which company is owned by Bill Gates? a. Apple b. Intel c. Samsung d. Microsoft 3. What was the first James Bond book? a. Skyfall b. Die Another day c. Tomorrow never dies d. Casino Royal 4. What kind of animal is lurcher? a. Sheep b. Goat c. Snake d. Dog 5. What is the currency of Austria? a. Euro
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about reality about challenging the forces of nature, a challenge that in many times becomes a matter of life or death. Throughout the story the main character is not given a name, he is simply known as the “Man.” A hardheaded newcomer to the coniferous forest of Alaska; a man who thinks he knows it all, but is about to come in contact with the worst weather he has ever had to face. The man’s lack of experience led him to his downfall. As his journey began he went into the trail not well prepared
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Arctic tundra From left: tundra near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada; tundra in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. Arctic tundra is located in the northern hemisphere, encircling the north pole and extending south to the coniferous forests of the taiga. The arctic is known for its cold, desert-like conditions. The growing season ranges from 50 to 60 days. The average winter temperature is -34° C (-30° F), but the average summer temperature is 3-12° C (37-54° F) which enables
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Tree Common ash (Fraxinus excelsior), a broad-leaved tree European larch (Larix decidua), a coniferous tree Lepidodendron, an extinct lycophyte tree In botany, a tree is a plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting leaves or branches. In some usages, the definition of a tree may be narrower, including only woody plants, only plants that are usable as lumber, only plants above a specified height or only perennial species. At its broadest, trees include the taller palms, the tree ferns,
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soar, which protect the country from cold winds and makes our summers warm. When travelling around northern Ukraine you will soon be able to feel the warm breath of subtropical Crimea, where in the Crimean Mountains you will feel the aroma of pine, coniferous and cypress forests and enjoy the incredible landscapes which enchant travelers with its primeval beauty. Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital is one of the oldest cities in Europe and even in the world, staying for approximately 2,000 years. In the past Kyivan
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SOME OF THE INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE EARTH * Earth travels through space at 66,700 miles per hour. | * From a distance, Earth would be the brightest of the 9 planets. This is because sunlight is reflected by the planet's water. * Asia Continent is covered 30% of the total earth land area, but represent 60% of the world's population. * The world's deadliest recorded earthquake occurred in 1557 in central China, more than 830,000 people were killed. * The Persian Gulf is the warmest
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Camels Camels are herbivores; they eat desert vegetation, such as grasses, herbs, and leaves. How do camels adapt to their environment? Camels have many adaptations that allow them to live successfully in desert conditions. Deserts are hot and dry. Winds blow sand all around, so a camel has long eyelashes. It has nostrils that can open and close. Why do camels have long eyelashes? The long eyelashes keep sand out of the camel's eyes. Thick eyebrows shield the eyes from the desert sun.
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пахотные земли To float / raft timber down the river – сплавлять лес по реке Lumber – древесина Chainsaw – бензопила To defoliate – уничтожать растительность To shed / cast off leaves – сбрасывать листья Deciduous trees – лиственные деревья Coniferous trees/ conifers – хвойные деревья Forester – лесник Forestry – лесничество Log – бревно Poacher – браконьер Biodiversity – разнообразие биологических видов Pristine forests – девственные леса Remote areas – отдаленные места Impenetrable
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What is a watershed?A watershed is simply the geographic area through which water flows across the land and drains into a common body of water, whether a stream, river, lake, or ocean. The watershed boundary will more or less follow the highest ridgeline around the stream channels and meet at the bottom or lowest point of the land where water flows out of the watershed, the mouth of the waterway. Much of the water comes from rainfall and stormwater runoff. The quality and quantity of stormwater
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Abstract This essay examines Canada’s lumber industry, the Softwood Lumber Agreement with the US and how globalization, the industry and the agreement all play a factor in each other’s functions. This essay is not a detailed examination of Canada’s softwood lumber agreement but a generalized examination of how globalization influences and affects the lumber industry, and in turn, the softwood lumber agreement. Executive Summary Logging 200 years ago was a booming industry and started a chain
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