SOME VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS AND DISTRIBUTION OF VOLCANOES IN THE WORLD
In the history of mankind perhaps the most disastrous eruptions were those of Mt. Vesuvius, Mt. Krakatoa and Mt. Pelee. Mt. Vesuvius Mt. Vesuvius, standing 1200m (4000 feet) above the Bay of Naples, erupted violently on 24 August A.D.…
MENDEL’S WORK IN GENETICS
Gregor Mendel (1822-1884) was a monk in an Augustinian monastery in Brunn, Austria. He is often regarded as the father of genetics because his work formed the foundation for scientific study of heredity and variation. Mendel’s Experiments Gregor Mendel…
EFFECTS OF SOME FARMING PRACTICES ON THE SOIL
FARMING PRACTICES The following farming practices by farmers have various consequences or effects on the soil. a) Bush Burning: This involves the setting of fire on the bush to clear out the vegetation. Merits It releases minerals like potassium…
FLORICULTURE
Floriculture is simply defined as the production and management of ornamental plants such as trees, shrubs and flowers. In other words, floriculture involves the growth, care, uses and marketing of some flowering plants, trees and shrubs. Beautiful trees or flowering…
COMMON CRIMES AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT
COMMON CRIMES The common crimes in our society are those that we are familiar with owning to their prevalence in our country. It should be noted that common crimes are problems that give the national leaders serious concern. The federal…
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