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    Water has always been a great issue for Dallas, considering the fact that the population has grown exponentially since the late 1850s, growing from merely 678 people in 1860 to well over one million in population currently. Furthermore, as population grew, Dallas also spatially grew due to their power to keep acquiring more land and water resources as demand for both increased. Although Dallas no longer uses groundwater due to inefficient supply, the city did rely on groundwater in the beginning

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    A Better Kind of Tire People are stranded along the roadside due to flat tires every year. This can result in a dangerous and stressful situation. According to Ali, “1 in 5 do not know how to change a tire” (2017). Even worse, many car manufacturers no longer include a spare tire and have opted for an inflator kit. Despite advancements in technology, AAA responds to over 4 million flat tires annually and that number has not decreased over the last five years (Stepp, 2015). It is time for a change

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    it usually resulted in deluges and ultimate devastation of crops and homes. As said before, whenever water levels got too lofty, it would flood -- people were ignorant of the solution at the time. Whenever water levels got too low, the crops would wilt and the Mesopotamians are left with famine. Since starving was a constant dilemma, the people of Mesopotamia needed to find a way to control the water. It took some time for them to find out, but what they had required

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    Most of us realize that we should get some water a day, yet what number of us really take a good quantity? Between the various things we need to consider, hydrating isn't generally the primary worry at the concern of our thoughts. But water assumes a critical part in our wellbeing, and we ought to ensure we're getting enough of it. Since our bodies are for the most part contained of water, remaining hydrated is essential to our everyday lifestyle. Lack of hydration can bring about various issues

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    Bighead Carp

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    important freshwater filter-feeding fish in Asia. It constitutes the majority of carp aquaculture production in China, yielding an annual production of 3,253,143 tons as of 2014 (FAO, Fish stat, 2014). Bighead carp can tolerate extreme changes in water temperature ranging from those normally found in cold, temperate as well as those in tropical climates. The maximum temperature in which Bighead carp can survive is 38°C (USGS, 2005). The lowest temperature they can tolerate is close to freezing at

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    Uruguay

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    cattle, sheep, and crops,” (Behnke, 4). The country has a stellar physical geography, humid climate, thriving economy, national type of government, unique culture, and multiple fun facts. Uruguay has a stellar physical geography with many land and water features. Uruguay is a fairly small country at only 68,000 square miles. This country is split into three main parts, the Western Lowlands, the Central Plateau, and the Coastal Plain. The Central Plateau has two cuchillas or granite landforms.

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    Hetch Hetchy is about a reservoir that San Francisco wanted to build for Hydro electric and water supply. However, it was going to destroy the natural features of that area and also conflicted with conservation act. This act is to help preserve wild animals and forests for future generations to enjoy. People wanted to take utilitarian position in which they would use the land for the benefit of the town. That this issue is broken up into two parts because on one side has people that want to preserve

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    about safe drinking water, likenesses and differences in both authors’ points of view have been noted. In the pieces, After Pollution in Flint, Some Find Tap Water’s Benefits Hard to Swallow, and For the World’s Poor, Drinking Water Can Kill, there are many facts presented about how tap water causes issues. When comparing the texts, similarities and differences are noted. There are many similarities between the two texts. One thing is there are many issues about tap water. In For the World’s

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    not one without water. - W.H. Auden. I am writing this letter behalf of all Canadians who wish to keep Canada’s precious water protected, healthy and be kept in it’s home country. Selling Canada’s water is a controversial topic and there have been several arguments and debates regarding this matter. “If you load a tanker full of oil or wheat and ship it away to a foreign country, it’s a sign of open trade and natural resource wealth. But if you load a tanker full of fresh water and ship it off to

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    Would the you go without water? In my opinion people won’t even go a day without water. I believe people need water to drink everyday, wash close, and clean dishes. So I support having laws. “When it first went dry, we used to drive to my daughter’s house in Visalia about 45 minutes away to have a shower”(Source 2). “Others without water would like to move, but can’t”(Source 2). In these quotes they explain how people must go to a friend or family homes to shower or get water in any way. Another reason

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