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Education > College Search Which is a better first step into college: Community colleges or regular universities?

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WHICH IS A BETTER FIRST STEP INTO COLLEGE: COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR REGULAR For the person who enjoys school and plans to complete a four year degree , attending a four year college from the start provides a more stable atmosphere and more opportunities by the end of the college experience than attending a community college... More..

Sciences > Water & Oceanography Facts about the Southern Ocean

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The name the Southern Ocean is a somewhat controversial name that is not universally recognized for the body of water that encircles Antarctica. Unlike the other oceans, the boundary of the Southern Ocean is defined by currents rather than land masses. Its northern boundary fluctuates with the position of the Antarctic Conver... More..

Sciences > Ecology & Environment The types of corals that form coral reefs

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Coral reefs are home to two primary divisions of corals, hexacoral and octocorals. The divisions are defined by the number of tentacles of the polyp; the octocoral has eight tentacles while the hexacorals have six tentacles. Both divisions of corals form large structures made up of the small coral polyps that live in colonies... More..

Education > College Courses & Majors What elective courses will serve you best in college?

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What elective courses will serve you best in college? The short answer to the question of which elective courses will serve you best in college is the courses that expand your knowledge base and make you happy. A college education should include courses that teach you what you need to know for the career you plan to pursue... More..

Sciences > Water & Oceanography Threats to coral reefs

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Threats to Coral Reefs While coral reefs have survived and thrived for millennia, they are also very fragile ecosystems that can be devastated by natural events and human interaction. Tropical reefs grow in shallow waters near the coast. Their location exposes them to a number of threats including sedimentation, wave ac... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism The challenge to be a better Catholic

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The Challenge to be a Better Catholic The heart of being a "better" Catholic lies in listening to your heart and recognizing where your talents and spiritual gifts lie and then using those gifts to affect the world. The challenge to be a better Catholic is the challenge to recognize your imperfections and to working to make ... More..

Sciences > Water & Oceanography What a black smoker is

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WHAT A BLACK SMOKER IS Black smokers are hydrothermal vents on the sea floor where hot water erupts into the freezing waters of the deep ocean. The hot water is less dense than the surrounding deep ocean water so it rises in the water column, expands and drifts in the water current which makes it resemble smoke coming out ... More..

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