by Fred Jaicks | Uncategorized
Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks. Global warming and climate change refer to separate phenomena. They are often confused because even though they are interrelated, they are not the same. Global warming refers to the increase in the earth’s temperature; this...
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Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks. Protecting your skin is more than just choosing the right sunscreen; you should also choose the right cover as another option to protect yourself from the sun. You should be sure that you are using a sunscreen with at...
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Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks Xeriscaping is a trademarked, water conserving program for gardening that was started in the United States. It was invented because of a drought in the early portion of the 1980s. 40 different states have adopted this...
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Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks. The Causes and Effects of Tsunamis The word tsunami is derived from the Japanese and the literal translation is “harbor wave.” Tsunamis are a type of natural disaster that often occur quickly and with little warning....
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Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, and Lake Superior are collectively known as the Great Lakes. These lakes of freshwater are located in the northeastern portion of the United States. The GreatLakes were...
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Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks Water is a basic necessity for life on Earth. It is an odorless and tasteless molecule that exists in several forms. These forms include liquid, solid, and gas. Liquid water is the water that we drink and the water found in...