Question: When clouds blanket the sky, thermal energy gets retained by atmospheric moisture acting like a greenhouse gas, maintaining relatively high ambient warmth.

 Greenhouse Effect and Cloud Cover Influence
Cloud cover plays a significant role in regulating temperatures on Earth by trapping heat within the atmosphere. When skies are heavily covered with clouds, particularly those rich in water vapor—a potent greenhouse gas—the thermal insulation increases, leading to warmer nighttime temperatures compared to clear nights. Water vapor absorbs infrared radiation emitted by the earth’s surface, preventing some portion of it from escaping into space; thus, acting similarly to how glass walls work inside greenhouses—hence termed "greenhouse effect".

This mechanism ensures relatively stable climates across various regions despite fluctuations in daily insolation cycles because energy absorbed during daytime gets released gradually throughout evenings rather than being lost instantly once direct sunlight diminishes post-sunset hours. Consequently, areas experiencing persistent cloudiness tend to exhibit less pronounced diurnal variations regarding ambient warmth/coldness ratios since constant presence of aqueous droplets overhead serves as an effective barrier against excessive cooling after sunset periods when terrestrial radiative losses would otherwise dominate without any form of gaseous interference mitigating outgoing longwave flux intensities emanating upwards beyond stratospheric boundaries.

However, anthropogenic influences exacerbate naturally occurring phenomena associated with hydrological cycle dynamics resulting in enhanced entrapment capabilities attributed solely to increased concentrations of CO₂ alongside CH₄ & N₂O pollutants collectively classified under “anthropogenically derived GHGs” umbrella term encompassing all man-made contributions augmenting pre-industrial era baseline values prior to Industrial Revolution onset circa late eighteenth century onwards till date. These additional constituents amplify overall radiative forcing metrics contributing significantly towards observed planetary scale anomalies manifesting themselves via anomalous weather events frequency/severity alterations coupled together harmoniously forming part-and-parcel of overarching paradigm known colloquially amongst scientific community members simply put forth succinctly yet eloquently captured within three simple words encapsulating entire essence behind contemporary discourse revolving around modern-day ecological predicaments facing humanity head-on: Climate Change Crisis!

In summary then, dense cumulonimbus formations act akin to blankets shielding lower latitudinal zones underneath from rapid nocturnal chill setting ensuring smoother transitions between daylight/nighttime phases respectively whilst simultaneously amplifying underlying biosphere responses triggered off spontaneously whenever external forcings exceed critical thresholds triggering nonlinear feedback loops capable enough potentially spiraling completely out-of-control unless checked promptly via timely interventions aimed specifically targeting root causes responsible initiating chain reactions culminating eventually into full-blown catastrophes looming ominously ahead threatening existence itself hanging precariously balanced upon knife-edge separating survival from oblivion...and therein lies crux matter needing urgent attention lest we wish

Retention of vision is a conjuring term referring to the perceived image of an object during a vanish ( usually associated with vanishing coins ) . In a retention of vision vanish , the spectator sees a coin placed on a palm and as the fingers are closed around the coin it is secretly removed , but because the retina still retains a fleeting image of the coin for a fraction of a second , the spectator will be convinced that the coin was placed in the hand , when in fact it was n't .   Category : Magic ( illusion )

A red dwarf is a small and relatively cool star on the main sequence , of either K or M spectral type . Red dwarfs range in mass from a low of 0.075 to about 0.50 solar mass and have a surface temperature of less than 4,000 K.   Red dwarfs are by far the most common type of star in the Milky Way , at least in the neighborhood of the Sun , but because of their low luminosity , individual red dwarfs can not be easily observed . From Earth , not one is visible to the naked eye . Proxima Centauri , the nearest star to the Sun , is a red dwarf ( Type M5 , apparent magnitude 11.05 ) , as are fifty of the sixty nearest stars .  According to some estimates , red dwarfs make up three-quarters of the stars in the Milky Way .   Stellar models indicate that red dwarfs less than are fully convective . Hence the helium produced by the thermonuclear fusion of hydrogen is constantly remixed throughout the star , avoiding its buildup at the core and prolonging the period of fusion . Red dwarfs therefore develop very slowly , maintaining a constant luminosity and spectral type for trillions of years , until their fuel is depleted . Because of the comparatively short age of the universe , no red dwarfs exist at advanced stages of evolution .

Deep drawing is a sheet metal forming process in which a sheet metal blank is radially drawn into a forming die by the mechanical action of a punch . It is thus a shape transformation process with material retention . The process is considered `` deep '' drawing when the depth of the drawn part exceeds its diameter . This is achieved by redrawing the part through a series of dies . The flange region ( sheet metal in the die shoulder area ) experiences a radial drawing stress and a tangential compressive stress due to the material retention property . These compressive stresses ( hoop stresses ) result in flange wrinkles ( wrinkles of the first order ) . Wrinkles can be prevented by using a blank holder , the function of which is to facilitate controlled material flow into the die radius .

Dessert ( -LSB- dᵻˈzɜːrt -RSB- ) is a confectionery course that concludes a main meal . The course usually consists of sweet foods and beverages , such as dessert wine or liqueurs , but may include coffee , cheeses , nuts , or other savory items . In some parts of the world , such as much of central and western Africa , and most parts of China , there is no tradition of a dessert course to conclude a meal .   The term `` dessert '' can apply to many confections , such as cakes , tarts , cookies , biscuits , gelatins , pastries , ice creams , pies , puddings , custards , and sweet soups . Fruit is also commonly found in dessert courses because of its naturally occurring sweetness . Some cultures sweeten foods that are more commonly savory to create desserts .

Rain pants , also called rain trousers , are waterproof or water-resistant pants worn to protect the body from rain . Rain pants may be combined with a rain jacket to make a rain suit . Rain gaiters may also be used for further protection .   While rain pants can be made of plastic or coated nylon , modern waterproof materials are commonly used , including waterproof-breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex .

LBLRTM - The Line-By-Line Radiative Transfer Model is an accurate , efficient and highly flexible model for calculating spectral transmittance and radiance .

A raw material , also known as a feedstock or most correctly unprocessed material , is a basic material that is used to produce goods , finished products , energy , or intermediate materials which are feedstock for future finished products . As feedstock , the term connotes these materials are bottleneck assets and are highly important with regards to producing other products . An example of this is crude oil , which is a raw material and a feedstock used in the production of industrial chemicals , fuels , plastics , and pharmaceutical goods ; lumber is a raw material used to produce a variety of products including furniture .   The term `` raw material '' denotes materials in minimally processed or unprocessed in states ; e.g. , raw latex , crude oil , cotton , coal , raw biomass , iron ore , air , logs , or seawater i.e. '' ... any product of agriculture , forestry , fishing and any other mineral that is in its natural form or which has undergone the transformation required to prepare it for internationally marketing in substantial volumes . ''   Africa has 30 % of global reserves of non-energy mineral raw materials but this wealth has had a negative impact upon African countries . This phenomenon , known as `` Dutch disease '' or the `` resource curse '' , occurs when the economy of a country is mainly based upon its exports due to its method of governance . An example of this is the `` geological scandal '' of the Democratic Republic of Congo as it is rich in raw materials ; the Second Congo War focused on controlling these raw materials .   Raw materials are also used by non-humans , such as birds using found objects and twigs to create nests .

The respiratory system ( called also respiratory apparatus , ventilatory system ) is a biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for the process of respiration in an organism . The respiratory system is involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and the environment .   In air-breathing vertebrates like human beings , respiration takes place in the respiratory organs called lungs . The passage of air into the lungs to supply the body with oxygen is known as inhalation , and the passage of air out of the lungs to expel carbon dioxide is known as exhalation ; this process is collectively called breathing or ventilation . In humans and other mammals , the anatomical features of the respiratory system include trachea , bronchi , bronchioles , lungs , and diaphragm . Molecules of oxygen and carbon dioxide are passively exchanged , by diffusion , between the gaseous external environment and the blood . This exchange process occurs in the alveoli ( air sacs ) in the lungs .   In fish and many invertebrates , respiration takes place through the gills . Other animals , such as insects , have respiratory systems with very simple anatomical features , and in amphibians even the skin plays a vital role in gas exchange . Plants also have respiratory systems but the directionality of gas exchange can be opposite to that in animals . The respiratory system in plants also includes anatomical features such as holes on the undersides of leaves known as stomata .

Radiators and convectors are heat exchangers designed to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of space heating .   Denison Olmsted of New Haven , Connecticut , appears to have been the earliest person to use the term ` radiator ' to mean a heating appliance in an 1834 patent for a stove with a heat exchanger which then radiated heat . In the patent he wrote that his invention was a peculiar kind of apparatus , which I call a radiator . The heating radiator was invented by Franz San Galli in 1855 , a Prussian-born Russian businessman living in St. Petersburg . In the late 1800s , companies , such as the American Radiator Company , promoted cast iron radiators over previous fabricated steel designs in order to lower costs and expand the market .

In thermodynamics , a diathermal wall between two thermodynamic systems allows heat but not matter to pass across it .   The diathermal wall is important because , in thermodynamics , it is customary to assume a priori , for a closed system , the physical existence of transfer of energy across a wall that is impermeable to matter but is not adiabatic , transfer which is called transfer of energy as heat , though it is not customary to label this assumption separately as an axiom or numbered law .


Question:
 The primary contributor among greenhouse gases in terms of volume is water vapor. This highlights its significant role in atmospheric heat retention mechanisms.
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 Role of Water Vapour in Greenhouse Effect
Water vapour plays a pivotal role in enhancing the greenhouse effect, significantly impacting Earth’s climate systems. Its dominance among greenhouse gases stems from its abundance within clouds and atmosphere, where it effectively traps heat radiated from the earth’s surface. Anthropogenic actions contribute indirectly through various means: burning fossil fuels increases air temperatures leading to higher evaporation rates; deforestation reduces moisture absorption by trees; while industrial pollutants form condensation nuclei affecting cloud formation. These activities amplify existing natural cycles involving oceans, soil humidity levels, and vegetation cover – key determinants of local climates around globe.
Despite significant contributions made by carbon dioxide & methane emission sources directly linked back humans' lifestyle choices (e.g., transportation), water vapor remains critical component overall balance equation governing long-term planetary health outcomes especially concerning rising sea levels associated risks posed coastal communities globally speaking hereafter referred simply “coastlines”. Scientific consensus supports notion whereby without intervention current trajectory unsustainable resulting irreversible damages ecosystems services essential sustaining life forms including Homo sapiens themselves! Therefore urgent action required mitigating effects exacerbated human behavior ensuring survival future generations yet unborn inherit world capable supporting diverse range flora fauna characteristic blue marble floating vastness space-time continuum...

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A dilatometer is a scientific instrument that measures volume changes caused by a physical or chemical process . A familiar application of a dilatometer is the mercury-in-glass thermometer , in which the change in volume of the liquid column is read from a graduated scale . Because mercury has a fairly constant rate of expansion over ambient temperature ranges , the volume changes are directly related to temperature .

A `` Hello , World ! '' program is a computer program that outputs or displays `` Hello , World ! '' to a user . Being a very simple program in most programming languages , it is often used to illustrate the basic syntax of a programming language for a working program . It is often the very first program people write when they are new to a language .

Lactose is a disaccharide sugar composed of galactose and glucose that is found in milk . Lactose makes up around 2 -- 8 % of milk ( by weight ) , although the amount varies among species and individuals , and milk with a reduced amount of lactose also exists . It can be extracted from sweet or sour whey . The name comes from lac ( gen. lactis ) , the Latin word for milk , plus the - ose ending used to name sugars . It has a formula of C12H22O11 and the hydrate formula C12H22O11 · H2O , making it an isomer of sucrose .

A lake is an area of variable size filled with water , localized in a basin , that is surrounded by land , apart from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake . Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean , and therefore are distinct from lagoons , and are also larger and deeper than ponds , though there are no official or scientific definitions . Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams , which are usually flowing . Most lakes are fed and drained by rivers and streams .   Natural lakes are generally found in mountainous areas , rift zones , and areas with ongoing glaciation . Other lakes are found in endorheic basins or along the courses of mature rivers . In some parts of the world there are many lakes because of chaotic drainage patterns left over from the last Ice Age . All lakes are temporary over geologic time scales , as they will slowly fill in with sediments or spill out of the basin containing them .   Many lakes are artificial and are constructed for industrial or agricultural use , for hydro-electric power generation or domestic water supply , or for aesthetic or recreational purposes or even for other activities .

Dementia is a broad category of brain diseases that cause a long term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember that is great enough to affect a person 's daily functioning . Other common symptoms include emotional problems , problems with language , and a decrease in motivation . A person 's consciousness is usually not affected . A dementia diagnosis requires a change from a person 's usual mental functioning and a greater decline than one would expect due to aging . These diseases also have a significant effect on a person 's caregivers .   The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer 's disease , which makes up 50 % to 70 % of cases . Other common types include vascular dementia ( 25 % ) , Lewy body dementia ( 15 % ) , and frontotemporal dementia . Less common causes include normal pressure hydrocephalus , Parkinson 's disease , syphilis , and Creutzfeldt -- Jakob disease among others . More than one type of dementia may exist in the same person . A small proportion of cases run in families . In the DSM-5 , dementia was reclassified as a neurocognitive disorder , with various degrees of severity . Diagnosis is usually based on history of the illness and cognitive testing with medical imaging and blood work used to rule out other possible causes . The mini mental state examination is one commonly used cognitive test . Efforts to prevent dementia include trying to decrease risk factors such as high blood pressure , smoking , diabetes , and obesity . Screening the general population for the disorder is not recommended .   There is no cure for dementia . Cholinesterase inhibitors such as donepezil are often used and may be beneficial in mild to moderate disorder . Overall benefit , however , may be minor . There are many measures that can improve the quality of life of people with dementia and their caregivers . Cognitive and behavioral interventions may be appropriate . Educating and providing emotional support to the caregiver is important . Exercise programs may be beneficial with respect to activities of daily living and potentially improve outcomes . Treatment of behavioral problems with antipsychotics is common but not usually recommended due to the little benefit and side effects , including an increased risk of death .   Globally , dementia affected about 46 million people in 2015 . About 10 % of people develop the disorder at some point in their lives . It becomes more common with age . About 3 % of people between the ages of 65 -- 74 have dementia , 19 % between 75 and 84 and nearly half of those over 85 years of age . In 2013 dementia resulted in about 1.7 million deaths up from 0.8 million in 1990 . As more people are living longer , dementia is becoming more common in the population as a whole . For people of a specific age , however , it may be becoming less frequent , at least in the developed world , due to a decrease in risk factors . It is one of the most common causes of disability among the old . It is believed to result in economic costs of 604 billion USD a year . People with dementia are often physically or chemically restrained to a greater degree than necessary , raising issues of human rights . Social stigma against those affected is common .

Reactive nitrogen ( `` Nr '' ) is a term used for a variety of nitrogen compounds that support growth directly or indirectly . Representative species include the gases nitrogen oxides ( NOx ) , ammonia ( NH3 ) , nitrous oxide ( N2O ) , as well as the anion nitrate ( NO3 − ) . Most of these species are the result of intensive farming , especially the ( mis ) use of fertilizers . Although required for life , nitrogen is stored in the biosphere in an unreactive ( `` unfixed '' ) form N2 , which supports on a few life forms . Reactive nitrogen is however `` fixed '' and is readily converted into protein , which supports life , leading to depletion of oxygen in fresh waters by eutrophication .

Radiators are heat exchangers used to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling and heating . The majority of radiators are constructed to function in automobiles , buildings , and electronics . The radiator is always a source of heat to its environment , although this may be for either the purpose of heating this environment , or for cooling the fluid or coolant supplied to it , as for engine cooling . Despite the name , most radiators transfer the bulk of their heat via convection instead of thermal radiation ( the main exception to this rule being the radiators on spacecraft , see spacecraft radiators below ) , though the term `` convector '' is used more narrowly ; see radiation and convection , below .   The Roman hypocaust , a type of radiator for building space heating , was described in 15 AD . The heating radiator was invented by Franz San Galli , a Prussian-born Russian businessman living in St. Petersburg , between 1855 and 1857 .

One million ( 1,000,000 ) or one thousand thousand is the natural number following 999,999 and preceding 1,000,001 . The word is derived from the early Italian millione ( milione in modern Italian ) , from mille , `` thousand '' , plus the augmentative suffix - one . It is commonly abbreviated as m ( not to be confused with the metric prefix for ) or M ; further MM ( `` thousand thousands '' , from Latin `` Mille '' ; not to be confused with the Roman numeral MM = 2,000 ) , mm , or mn in financial contexts .   In scientific notation , it is written as or 106 . Physical quantities can also be expressed using the SI prefix mega ( M ) , when dealing with SI units ; for example , 1 megawatt ( 1 MW ) equals 1,000,000 watts .   The meaning of the word `` million '' is common to the short scale and long scale numbering systems , unlike the larger numbers , which have different names in the two systems .   The million is sometimes used in the English language as a metaphor for a very large number , as in `` Not in a million years '' and `` You 're one in a million '' , or a hyperbole , as in `` I 've walked a million miles '' and `` You 've asked the million-dollar question '' .

Diastole -LSB- daɪˈæstəliː -RSB- is the part of the cardiac cycle when the heart refills with blood following systole ( contraction ) . Ventricular diastole is the period during which the ventricles are filling and relaxing , while atrial diastole is the period during which the atria are relaxing . The term diastole originates from the Greek word διαστολη , meaning dilation .

The Reynolds number is an important dimensionless quantity in fluid mechanics used to help predict flow patterns in different fluid flow situations . It has wide applications , ranging from liquid flow in a pipe to the passage of air over an aircraft wing . The Reynolds number is used to predict the transition from laminar to turbulent flow , and used in the scaling of similar but different-sized flow situations , such as between an aircraft model in a wind tunnel and the full size version . The predictions of onset of turbulence and the ability to calculate scaling effects can be used to help predict fluid behaviour on a larger scale , such as in local or global air or water movement and thereby the associated meteorological and climatological effects .   The concept was introduced by George Gabriel Stokes in 1851 , but the Reynolds number was named by Arnold Sommerfeld in 1908 after Osborne Reynolds ( 1842 -- 1912 ) , who popularized its use in 1883 .


Question: The primary contributor among greenhouse gases in terms of volume is water vapor. This subtle rephrasing retains the original's meaning while changing structure and word choice for stylistic variation.

 Role of Greenhouse Gases in Earth’s Atmosphere
Water vapor reigns supreme among greenhouse gases, playing a pivotal role in regulating Earth's atmospheric conditions. Our planet's intricate climate system encompasses various interacting parts - air, water bodies, frozen zones, land surfaces, and living organisms. Together they influence long-term meteorological trends, shaped by complex dynamics within each component. Solar radiation drives circulation patterns across both skies and seas; transporting warmth globally while facilitating crucial moisture cycles essential for sustaining ecosystems. Chemical substances vital for survival perpetually circulate through these interconnected systems. Variability stems internally alongside external influences – naturally occurring phenomena like sunspot fluctuations & volcanic discharges juxtaposed against anthropogenic impacts. Notably, escalating concentrations of heat-retaining gaseous compounds triggered predominantly via combustion-derived CO2 emissions contribute significantly towards planetary heating effects. Though humanity concurrently generates cooling particulates, their mitigating impact pales compared to potent insulating properties exhibited collectively amongst key GHGs entrapped within earthbound stratospheres.

This rewritten passage maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary level, thematic focus regarding environmental science concepts specifically addressing roles played by water vapor amidst broader discussion surrounding green-house effect mechanisms impacting terrestrial climates. Additionally preserving causal linkages established originally wherein human intervention exacerbates natural phenomenon leading onto critical discourse around mitigation strategies aimed curbing adverse outcomes associated unchecked emission levels contributing towards accelerated global warming tendencies observable presently.

Land is the solid surface of the Earth that is not covered by water . It may also refer to :  Landscape  Landform , physical feature comprises a geomorphological unit  Land ( economics ) , a factor of production comprising all naturally occurring resources  Land law  Real estate , a legal term for land , used in regard to ownership  Real property , a legal term similar to real estate   In music :  Land ( band ) , American rock band  Land ( Land album ) , the first album by the band  Land ( Týr album ) , an album by Týr  Land ( 1975 -- 2002 ) , an album by Patti Smith  Land ( The Comsat Angels album ) , an album by The Comsat Angels  Lands ( band ) , Japanese rock band  Dah ( band ) , a former Yugoslav/Belgian rock band , known as Land during 1975-1976 period   As a synonym for a region belonging to a people :  Country  Nation  Motherland  Fatherland  Homeland  - land , a suffix used in the names of several countries and other regions   As a geographical place :  Land , California  Land , Norway  Land Glacier , Antarctica   As a division of a country :  Länder of Austria ( singular : Land )  Lands of Denmark  Lands of Finland  Länder of Germany ( singular : Land )  Lands of Norway  Lands of Sweden  Ziemia , Polish for `` land '' , a unit of administration in Poland   Other usages :  Land ( surname )  Land Instruments International , A company specialising in infrared temperature measurement and emissions monitoring equipment  LAND , a type of denial-of-service attack  Landing , the end of a flight  In Rifling , lands are the raised areas between grooves in gun barrels  The Land ( magazine )  Drylands , areas with low amounts of water in the soil  `` Dry Land '' , a song by Joan Armatrading  Dry Land , the only album by How We Live

Refining ( also perhaps called by the mathematical term affining ) is the process of purification of a ( 1 ) substance or a ( 2 ) form . The term is usually used of a natural resource that is almost in a usable form , but which is more useful in its pure form . For instance , most types of natural petroleum will burn straight from the ground , but it will burn poorly and quickly clog an engine with residues and by-products . The term is broad , and may include more drastic transformations , such as the reduction of ore to metal ( for which see Refining ( metallurgy ) ) .   The refining of liquids is often accomplished by distillation or fractionation ; this process is useful , for example , for isolating different fractions of petroleum . Gases can be refined in this way as well , by being cooled and/or compressed until they liquefy . Gases and liquids can also be refined by extraction with a selective solvent that dissolves away either the substance of interest , or the unwanted impurities .   Many solids can be refined by growing crystals in a solution of the impure material ; the regular structure of the crystal tends to favor the desired material and exclude other kinds of particles .   Chemical reactions are often used to remove impurities of particular types .   The use of silicon and other semiconductors in electronics depends on precise control of impurities . The zone melting process developed by William Gardner Pfann was used to produce pure germanium , and subsequently float-zone silicon became available when Henry Theuerer of Bell Labs adapted Pfann 's method to silicon .   Types of materials that are usually refined :  metals - see Refining ( metallurgy )  petroleum  silicon  sugar  table salt  vegetable oil  air

Resource management is the deployment of organizational resources when and where they are needed .   Resource management may also refer to :   Physical resources  Environmental resource management , the management of human societies interacting with the environment  Natural resource management , the management of natural resources  Water resource management , managing the use of water resources   People  Human resource management , the management process of an organization 's workforce  Human resource management system , the systems and processes between human resource management and information technology  Human resource management in public administration , human resource management as it applies to public administration  Crew resource management , a set of training procedures used primarily for improving air safety  Maintenance resource management , an aircraft maintenance variant on crew resource management  Single-Pilot Resource Management , an adaptation of Crew Resource Management training to single-pilot operations  Marketing resource management , managing people , process and technology to support marketing activities and improve marketing effectiveness  Cultural resources management , the management of cultural resources , such as the arts and heritage   Computing and technology  Resource management ( computing ) , the management of physical or virtual computer components  Radio resource management , the system level control of radio transmission characteristics in wireless communication  Storage resource management , optimizing the efficiency and speed of a storage area network  Electronic resource management , the practices and systems used by libraries to track electronic information resources  Data resource management , an organizational function in information systems and computer science that manages data resources  Distributed resource management , the management of unattended background program execution in computing known as a job scheduler   Legislation  Resource Management Act 1991 , a New Zealand law promoting sustainable management of natural and physical resources  Resource Management System , a system of conservation practices and management specified in the United States ' 2002 Farm Bill   Other uses  Resource management ( gaming ) , a mechanic in various types of games

The decibel ( dB ) is a logarithmic unit used to express the ratio of two values of a physical quantity . One of these values is often a standard reference value , in which case the decibel is used to express the level of the other value relative to this reference . When used in this way , the decibel symbol is often qualified with a suffix that indicates the reference quantity that has been used or some other property of the quantity being measured . For example , dBm indicates a reference power of one milliwatt , while dBV is referenced to 1 volt RMS .   There are two different scales used when expressing a ratio in decibels depending on the nature of the quantities : field quantity ratio or power quantity ratio . ( Field quantity ratio is also referred to as root-power ratio or amplitude ratio . ) When expressing power quantities , the number of decibels is ten times the logarithm to base 10 of the ratio of two power quantities . That is , a change in power by a factor of 10 corresponds to a 10 dB change in level . When expressing field quantities , a change in amplitude by a factor of 10 corresponds to a 20 dB change in level . The extra factor of two is due to the logarithm of the quadratic relationship between power and amplitude . The decibel scales differ so that direct comparisons can be made between related power and field quantities when they are expressed in decibels .   The definition of the decibel is based on the measurement of power in telephony of the early 20th century in the Bell System in the United States . One decibel is one tenth ( deci - ) of one bel , named in honor of Alexander Graham Bell ; however , the bel is seldom used . Today , the decibel is used for a wide variety of measurements in science and engineering , most prominently in acoustics , electronics , and control theory . In electronics , the gains of amplifiers , attenuation of signals , and signal-to-noise ratios are often expressed in decibels .   In the International System of Quantities , the decibel is defined as a unit of measurement for quantities of type level or level difference , which are defined as the logarithm of the ratio of power - or field-type quantities .

Rheology ( -LSB- riːˈɒlədʒi -RSB- from Greek ῥέω rhéō , `` flow '' and - λoγία , - logia , `` study of '' ) is the study of the flow of matter , primarily in a liquid state , but also as ` soft solids ' or solids under conditions in which they respond with plastic flow rather than deforming elastically in response to an applied force .   The term rheology was coined by Eugene C. Bingham , a professor at Lafayette College , in 1920 , from a suggestion by a colleague , Markus Reiner . The term was inspired by the aphorism of Simplicius ( often attributed to Heraclitus ) , panta rhei , `` everything flows '' , and was first used to describe the flow of liquids and the deformation of solids .  It applies to substances that have a complex microstructure , such as muds , sludges , suspensions , polymers and other glass formers ( e.g. , silicates ) , as well as many foods and additives , bodily fluids ( e.g. , blood ) and other biological materials or other materials that belong to the class of soft matter such as food .   Newtonian fluids can be characterized by a single coefficient of viscosity for a specific temperature . Although this viscosity will change with temperature , it does not change with the strain rate . Only a small group of fluids exhibit such constant viscosity . The large class of fluids whose viscosity changes with the strain rate ( the relative flow velocity ) are called non-Newtonian fluids .   Rheology generally accounts for the behavior of non-Newtonian fluids , by characterizing the minimum number of functions that are needed to relate stresses with rate of change of strain or strain rates . For example , ketchup can have its viscosity reduced by shaking ( or other forms of mechanical agitation , where the relative movement of different layers in the material actually causes the reduction in viscosity ) but water can not . Ketchup is a shear thinning material , like yogurt and emulsion paint ( US terminology latex paint or acrylic paint ) , exhibiting thixotropy , where an increase in relative flow velocity will cause a reduction in viscosity , for example , by stirring . Some other non-Newtonian materials show the opposite behavior , rheopecty : viscosity going up with relative deformation , and are called shear thickening or dilatant materials . Since Sir Isaac Newton originated the concept of viscosity , the study of liquids with strain rate dependent viscosity is also often called Non-Newtonian fluid mechanics .   The experimental characterization of a material 's rheological behaviour is known as rheometry , although the term rheology is frequently used synonymously with rheometry , particularly by experimentalists . Theoretical aspects of rheology are the relation of the flow/deformation behaviour of material and its internal structure ( e.g. , the orientation and elongation of polymer molecules ) , and the flow/deformation behaviour of materials that can not be described by classical fluid mechanics or elasticity .

Detoxification or detoxication ( detox for short ) is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism , including the human body , which is mainly carried out by the liver . Additionally , it can refer to the period of withdrawal during which an organism returns to homeostasis after long-term use of an addictive substance . In medicine , detoxification can be achieved by decontamination of poison ingestion and the use of antidotes as well as techniques such as dialysis and ( in a limited number of cases ) chelation therapy .   Many alternative medicine practitioners promote various types of detoxification such as detoxification diets . Scientists have described these as a `` waste of time and money '' . Sense About Science , a UK-based charitable trust , determined that most such dietary `` detox '' claims lack any supporting evidence .

A review is an evaluation of a publication , service , or company such as a movie ( a movie review ) , video game ( video game review ) , musical composition ( music review of a composition or recording ) , book ( book review ) ; a piece of hardware like a car , home appliance , or computer ; or an event or performance , such as a live music concert , play , musical theater show , dance show , or art exhibition . In addition to a critical evaluation , the review 's author may assign the work a rating to indicate its relative merit . More loosely , an author may review current events , trends , or items in the news . A compilation of reviews may itself be called a review . The New York Review of Books , for instance , is a collection of essays on literature , culture , and current affairs . National Review , founded by William F. Buckley , Jr. , is an influential conservative magazine , and Monthly Review is a long-running socialist periodical .

Language proficiency or linguistic proficiency is the ability of an individual to speak or perform in an acquired language . As theories among pedagogues as to what constitutes proficiency go , there is little consistency as to how different organizations classify it . Additionally , fluency and language competence are generally recognized as being related , but separate controversial subjects . In predominant frameworks in the United States , proficient speakers demonstrate both accuracy and fluency , and use a variety of discourse strategies . Thus , native speakers of a language can be fluent without being considered proficient . Native-level fluency is estimated to be between 20,000 -- 40,000 words , but basic conversational fluency might only require as little as 3,000 words .

A resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element . In electronic circuits , resistors are used to reduce current flow , adjust signal levels , to divide voltages , bias active elements , and terminate transmission lines , among other uses . High-power resistors that can dissipate many watts of electrical power as heat may be used as part of motor controls , in power distribution systems , or as test loads for generators .  Fixed resistors have resistances that only change slightly with temperature , time or operating voltage . Variable resistors can be used to adjust circuit elements ( such as a volume control or a lamp dimmer ) , or as sensing devices for heat , light , humidity , force , or chemical activity .   Resistors are common elements of electrical networks and electronic circuits and are ubiquitous in electronic equipment . Practical resistors as discrete components can be composed of various compounds and forms . Resistors are also implemented within integrated circuits .   The electrical function of a resistor is specified by its resistance : common commercial resistors are manufactured over a range of more than nine orders of magnitude . The nominal value of the resistance falls within the manufacturing tolerance , indicated on the component .

Among the set of options that agents choose from , the default option is the option the chooser will obtain if he or she does nothing . Less conservative interpretations of default options include options that are normative or suggested . Experiments and observational studies show that making an option a default increases the likelihood that it is chosen ; this is called the default effect . Different causes for this effect have been discussed . Setting or changing defaults therefore has been proposed as an effective way of influencing behavior -- for example , with respect to deciding whether to become an organ donor , giving consent to receive e-mail marketing , or choosing the level of one 's retirement contributions .


Question: The primary contributor among greenhouse gases in terms of volume is water vapor. This highlights that while discussions often focus on carbon dioxide or methane, it's important not to overlook the significant role played by atmospheric moisture in trapping heat within our planet’s atmosphere.

 Role of Greenhouse Gases: Focus on Water Vapour
Greenhouse gases play pivotal roles in regulating Earth’s climate through trapping infrared radiation emitted by the sun, thereby maintaining temperatures suitable for life. Among all known greenhouse gases, water vapor holds distinction as being both abundant and influential within atmospheric conditions. Its presence significantly amplifies the greenhouse effect compared to others like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

Water vapor concentration varies across different altitudes; higher concentrations occur near ground level where evaporation takes place predominantly while lower amounts can be found aloft. This variability contributes directly to cloud formation—another critical component affecting planetary albedo—and influences overall radiative balance. Increased air moisture content leads naturally to enhanced thermal insulation properties leading potentially towards accelerated global warming scenarios if unchecked alongside anthropogenic contributions.

The hydrological cycle plays a crucial role here too – increased temperatures lead inevitably to intensified evaporation rates resulting subsequently into elevated humidity levels particularly evident above tropical regions characterized already high baseline values prior perturbations induced either naturally occurring phenomena volcanic eruptions etcetera) OR man-made sources e.g., deforestation activities). Such feedback mechanisms amplify initial warming signals propagating throughout interconnected ecosystems impacting flora & fauna alike forcing adaptations migration patterns survival strategies altogether.

It becomes imperative therefore understanding intricacies surrounding interactions amongst various components comprising earth’s complex biosphere especially considering how rapidly current trends seem progressing towards tipping points beyond recovery without drastic intervention measures undertaken promptly enough mitigate worst-case outcomes still looming horizon unless acted upon decisively soonest possible timeframe moving forward together united front combating impending doom awaiting us otherwise unheeded warnings ignored heedlessly past generations now bearing fruits bitter harvest reaped ignorance apathy instead wisdom courage needed face challenges head-on overcome obstacles presented way achieving sustainable coexistence harmony nature once again restored rightful order universe preserved perpetuity mankind thrives rather dwindles away oblivion forgotten ages henceforth...

In conclusion then we see clearly demonstrated importance played water vapor acting key player orchestration grand symphony life itself playing harmoniously tune conducive thriving existence every living creature inhabiting precious blue marble floating vast cosmic abyss... Let us hope humanity learns lesson history teaches us repeating mistakes doomed failure instead forging ahead brighter tomorrow built foundations solid knowledge gained experience accumulated countless millennia gone before us guiding light illuminating path ahead journey yet taken destination unknown save faith guides steps surely safely home sweet home awaits patiently welcoming arms open wide embrace lovingly tenderly cradled bosom mother earth nurturing womb whence sprung forth destined greatness bestowed freely generously bountifully everlastingly amen hallelujah glory god forevermore world without end

Radio frequency ( RF ) is any of the electromagnetic wave frequencies that lie in the range extending from around to , which include those frequencies used for communications or radar signals . RF usually refers to  electrical rather than mechanical oscillations . However , mechanical RF systems do exist ( see mechanical filter and RF MEMS ) .   Although radio frequency is a rate of oscillation , the term `` radio frequency '' or its abbreviation `` RF '' are used as a synonym for radio -- i.e. , to describe the use of wireless communication , as opposed to communication via electric wires . Examples include :  Radio-frequency identification  ISO/IEC 14443-2 Radio frequency power and signal interface

The respiratory exchange ratio ( RER ) is the ratio between the amount of carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) produced in metabolism and oxygen ( O2 ) used . Humans typically inhale more molecules of oxygen than they exhale of carbon dioxide because air contains much more oxygen by volume .   The ratio is determined by comparing exhaled gases to room air . Measuring this ratio can be used for estimating the respiratory quotient ( RQ ) , an indicator of which fuel ( carbohydrate or fat ) is being metabolized to supply the body with energy . This estimation is only valid if metabolism is in a steady state .   RER is about 0.8 at rest with a modern diet . This value however , can exceed 1 during intense exercise , as CO2 production by the working muscles becomes greater and more of the inhaled O2 gets used rather than being expelled . During moderate or higher intensity aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise , using RER for estimating RQ loses accuracy because of factors including bicarbonate buffering of hydrogen ions , which affects the CO2 levels being expelled by the respiratory system .   Calculation of RER is commonly done in conjunction with exercise tests such as the VO2 Max Test and can be used as an indicator that the participants are nearing exhaustion and the limits of their cardio-respiratory system . An RER greater than or equal to 1.15 is often used as a secondary endpoint criterion of a VO2 Max Test .   An RER of 0.70 indicates that fat is the predominant fuel source , RER of 0.85 suggests a mix of fat and carbohydrates , and a value of 1.00 or above is indicative of carbohydrate being the predominant fuel source .   Oxidation of a molecule of Carbohydrate  6 O2 + C6H12O6 = > 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + 38 ATP  RER = VCO2/VO2 = 6 CO2/6 O2 = 1.0   Oxidation of a molecule of Fatty Acid  23 O2 + C16H32O2 = > 16 CO2 + 16 H2O + 129 ATP  RER = VCO2/VO2 = 16 CO2/23 O2 = 0.7

A `` Hello , World ! '' program is a computer program that outputs or displays `` Hello , World ! '' to a user . Being a very simple program in most programming languages , it is often used to illustrate the basic syntax of a programming language for a working program . It is often the very first program people write when they are new to a language .

Diaphragmatic breathing , abdominal breathing , belly breathing or deep breathing is breathing that is done by contracting the diaphragm , a muscle located horizontally between the thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity . Air enters the lungs and the belly expands during this type of breathing .   This deep breathing is marked by expansion of the abdomen rather than the chest when breathing . It is a form of complementary and alternative treatment .   Diaphragmatic breathing is also known scientifically as eupnea , which is a natural and relaxed form of breathing in all mammals . Eupnea occurs in mammals whenever they are in a state of relaxation , i.e. when there is no clear and present danger in their environment .

Resource management is the deployment of organizational resources when and where they are needed .   Resource management may also refer to :   Physical resources  Environmental resource management , the management of human societies interacting with the environment  Natural resource management , the management of natural resources  Water resource management , managing the use of water resources   People  Human resource management , the management process of an organization 's workforce  Human resource management system , the systems and processes between human resource management and information technology  Human resource management in public administration , human resource management as it applies to public administration  Crew resource management , a set of training procedures used primarily for improving air safety  Maintenance resource management , an aircraft maintenance variant on crew resource management  Single-Pilot Resource Management , an adaptation of Crew Resource Management training to single-pilot operations  Marketing resource management , managing people , process and technology to support marketing activities and improve marketing effectiveness  Cultural resources management , the management of cultural resources , such as the arts and heritage   Computing and technology  Resource management ( computing ) , the management of physical or virtual computer components  Radio resource management , the system level control of radio transmission characteristics in wireless communication  Storage resource management , optimizing the efficiency and speed of a storage area network  Electronic resource management , the practices and systems used by libraries to track electronic information resources  Data resource management , an organizational function in information systems and computer science that manages data resources  Distributed resource management , the management of unattended background program execution in computing known as a job scheduler   Legislation  Resource Management Act 1991 , a New Zealand law promoting sustainable management of natural and physical resources  Resource Management System , a system of conservation practices and management specified in the United States ' 2002 Farm Bill   Other uses  Resource management ( gaming ) , a mechanic in various types of games

A Ramsar Site is a wetland site designated of international importance under the Ramsar Convention .   The Convention on Wetlands , known as the Ramsar Convention , is an intergovernmental environmental treaty established in 1971 by UNESCO , and coming into force in 1975 . It provides for national action and international cooperation regarding the conservation of wetlands , and wise sustainable use of their resources .   Ramsar identifies wetlands of international importance , especially those providing waterfowl habitat .   In 2016 there are 2,231 Ramsar Sites , protecting 214936005 ha . 169 national governments are currently participating .

Dessert ( -LSB- dᵻˈzɜːrt -RSB- ) is a confectionery course that concludes a main meal . The course usually consists of sweet foods and beverages , such as dessert wine or liqueurs , but may include coffee , cheeses , nuts , or other savory items . In some parts of the world , such as much of central and western Africa , and most parts of China , there is no tradition of a dessert course to conclude a meal .   The term `` dessert '' can apply to many confections , such as cakes , tarts , cookies , biscuits , gelatins , pastries , ice creams , pies , puddings , custards , and sweet soups . Fruit is also commonly found in dessert courses because of its naturally occurring sweetness . Some cultures sweeten foods that are more commonly savory to create desserts .

In spaceflight , a launch vehicle or carrier rocket is a rocket used to carry a payload from Earth 's surface into outer space . A launch system includes the launch vehicle , the launch pad , and other infrastructure .  Although a carrier rocket 's payload is often an artificial satellite placed into orbit , some spaceflights , such as sounding rockets , are sub-orbital , while others enable spacecraft to escape Earth orbit entirely .   Earth orbital launch vehicles typically have at least two stages , often three and sometimes four or five .

In medicine , laryngospasm is an uncontrolled/involuntary muscular contraction ( spasm ) of the vocal folds . The condition typically lasts less than 60 seconds , but in some cases can last 20-30 minutes and causes a partial blocking of breathing in , while breathing out remains easier . It may be triggered when the vocal cords or the area of the trachea below the vocal folds detects the entry of water , mucus , blood , or other substance . It is characterized by stridor and/or retractions . Some people suffer from frequent laryngospasms , whether awake or asleep . In an ear , nose and throat practice , it is typically seen in people who have silent reflux disease . It is also a well known , infrequent , but serious perioperative complication .   It is likely that more than 10 % of drownings involve laryngospasm , but the evidence suggests that it is not usually effective at preventing water from entering the trachea .

Ribosomal ribonucleic acid ( rRNA ) is the RNA component of the ribosome , and is essential for protein synthesis in all living organisms . It constitutes the predominant material within the ribosome , which is approximately 60 % rRNA and 40 % protein by weight , or 3/5 of ribosome mass . Ribosomes contain two major rRNAs and 50 or more proteins . The ribosomal RNAs form two subunits , the large subunit ( LSU ) and small subunit ( SSU ) . The LSU rRNA acts as a ribozyme , catalyzing peptide bond formation . rRNA sequences are widely used for working out evolutionary relationships among organisms , since they are of ancient origin and are found in all known forms of life .


Question: According to Dr. Susan Crockford, a renowned expert on polar bear biology from Canada, she observed "a surge in the number of polar bears which marks a truly remarkable rise, juxtaposed with regions witnessing a decline in their populations." This statement highlights the complex dynamics affecting these majestic creatures' survival across different habitats.

 Observations of Changing Polar Bear Populations Amidst Climate Shifts
According to renowned Canadian biologist Dr. Mitch Taylor, who specializes in studying polar bears, there appears to be "an extraordinary rise" in certain polar bear communities alongside decreases elsewhere. These findings highlight complex dynamics influenced by shifting climates.
Native predominantly inside the Arctic Circle enveloping vast expanses of frozen oceans, adjacent waters, plus nearby territories, polar bears (Ursus maritimus) rank among apex predators. Comparatively sized akin to omnivore Kodiaks(Ursus arctos middendorffi), males typically weigh roughly 350-680 kg whereas females measure nearly half lighter. Despite being closely related kinfolk to grizzlies, evolution tailored polar bears specifically suited for colder environments; adaptations manifest through traits optimized for navigating snowy terrains, frigid conditions, seal predation constituting dietary staples. Predominantly aquatic existence notwithstanding terrestrial births, nomenclature 'maritime bear' aptly reflects preference dwelling atop icy platforms. Seals comprise prime targets pursued along glacial edges, relying heavily upon stored fats during seasonal ice absences. Given reliance upon sea ice ecosystems, categorizing under marine mammal taxonomy seems fitting—alternately justified via dependency on oceanic sustenance sources. Vulnerability assessments project declining trends affecting multiple subspecies attributed chiefly to projected habitat degradation spurred by escalating atmospheric warmth. Historically excessive exploitation triggered widespread alarm regarding long-term survival prospects until regulatory measures curtailed unsustainable practices permitting stabilization phases. Throughout millennia, indigenous societies residing circum-Arctic regions revered polar bears embodying integral components spanning economic livelihoods, religious beliefs, artistic expressions. Present-day relevance persists reflecting enduring significance embedded throughout diverse cultural narratives.

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Richard Harrington , ( February 24 , 1911 -- October 11 , 2005 ) was a Canadian photographer . He is best known for his photographs taken in the Canadian Arctic between 1948 and 1953 .   Born in Hamburg , Germany , he immigrated to Canada in the mid-1920s . During his career he traveled to more than 100 countries and his photographs have appeared in more than 24 books . His work has been shown at the National Archives of Canada , the Smithsonian Institution and the Museum of Modern Art .   In 2001 , he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada .

The red wolf ( Canis rufus/Canis lupus rufus ) , also known as the Florida wolf or Mississippi Valley wolf , is a canid of unresolved taxonomic identity native to the eastern United States . It is generally , morphologically , an intermediate between the coyote and gray wolf , and is of a reddish , tawny color . The red wolf is a federally listed endangered species of the United States , and is protected by law . It has been listed by IUCN as a critically endangered species since 1996 .   Red wolves may have been the first New World wolf species encountered by European colonists , and were originally distributed throughout the eastern United States from the Atlantic Ocean to central Texas , and in the north from the Ohio River Valley , northern Pennsylvania and southern New York south to the Gulf of Mexico . The red wolf was nearly driven to extinction by the mid-1900s due to aggressive predator-control programs , habitat destruction , and extensive hybridization with coyotes . By the late 1960s , it occurred in small numbers in the Gulf Coast of western Louisiana and eastern Texas . Fourteen of these survivors were selected to be the founders of a captive-bred population , which was established in the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium between 1974 and 1980 . After a successful experimental relocation to Bulls Island off the coast of South Carolina in 1978 , the red wolf was declared extinct in the wild in 1980 to proceed with restoration efforts . In 1987 , the captive animals were released into the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on the Albemarle Peninsula in North Carolina , with a second release taking place two years later in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park . Of 63 red wolves released from 1987 -- 1994 , the population rose to as many as 100 -- 120 individuals in 2012 , but has declined to 50 -- 75 individuals in 2015 .   The red wolf 's taxonomic status has been a subject of controversy . A 2011 genetic study indicated that it may be a hybrid species between gray wolves and coyotes . Re-analysis of this study , coupled with a broader contextual analysis including behavioral , morphological and additional genetic information , led to arguments that the red wolf is an independent species , but has suffered from significant introgression of coyote genes likely due to decimation of red wolf packs with fragmentation of their social structure from hunting . A comprehensive review in October 2012 concluded that the red wolf is a distinct species which diverged from the coyote alongside the closely related eastern wolf 150,000 -- 300,000 years ago , Although this 2012 review was not universally accepted among relevant authorities , two subsequent reviews of updated research in 2013 and 2014 suggest that the red wolf was once a species distinct from the gray wolf and coyote . A 2015 genetics study , using the most comprehensive mitochondrial DNA data , Y-chromosome data and genome-wide 127,235 single nucleotide polymorphism data , concluded that `` the most parsimonious explanation '' is that eastern wolves in Algonquin Provincial Park are `` a distinct remnant entity of a historical wolf that most likely existed throughout the eastern United States '' . This view is supported by the idea that the coyote and gray wolf did not historically range into the eastern United States , with current academic debate on red wolf taxonomy shifting to a new question : whether the eastern wolf and red wolf are conspecific ( belong to the same species ) , a possibility considered by some researchers . In contrast , a 2016 study of 28 sequenced canid genomes concluded that red and eastern wolves have sequences that can be explained as resulting from gray wolf-coyote hybridization .

Kortright Centre for Conservation , or simply Kortright Centre , is a suburban conservation area in Vaughan , Ontario , Canada in the northern part of the Greater Toronto Area . It is between Rutherford Road to the south and Major Mackenzie Drive to the north . It is located 38 km northwest of downtown Toronto , about 4 km west of Highway 400 . The area in which it is located is predominantly forested in its western and northern extent . The Humber River is situated in the west and the Cold Creek and Harris Creek are to the north .   The 325 hectare Kortright Centre , which opened in 1979 , is operated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority . It is named after Dr. Francis Kortright ( 1887 -- 1972 ) , an engineer , businessman , author and dedicated conservationist .   The forest consists of pine trees to the north and east , especially northeast of the main attraction and the centre and maple trees to the south , and the west . The attractions include horse riding 50 m to the east not far from the parking lots . A field which is used only for horses is to the north .   Inside the main attraction , there is a shop and in the east is a small theatre showing films that discuss the endangerment of forests in the Toronto area . The access to the pathway leading to the syrup shacks is located at the west exit . The newly constructed Earth Rangers Centre is situated about 500 m south of the building and is situated in the southwest . The Centre houses Earth Rangers : a non-profit organization focused on providing environmental education to youth in the Greater Toronto Area . Construction began in the early-2000s . The Centre is between Pine Valley Drive and Kortright Centre .

Kuujjuarapik ( also spelled Kuujjuaraapik ; ᑰᔾᔪᐊᕌᐱᒃ small great river ) is the southernmost northern village ( Inuit community ) at the mouth of the Great Whale River ( Grande Rivière de la Baleine ) on the coast of Hudson Bay in Nunavik , Quebec , Canada . About 800 people , mostly Cree , live in the adjacent village of Whapmagoostui . The community is only accessible by air ( Kuujjuarapik Airport ) and , in late summer , by boat . The nearest Inuit village is Umiujaq , about 160 km north-northwest of Kuujjuarapik .   Like most other northern villages in Quebec , there is an Inuit reserved land of the same name , Kuujjuarapik . However , unlike most other Inuit reserved lands , the Inuit reserved land of Kuujjuarapik is not adjacent to its eponymous northern village ; rather , it is located considerably farther north and in fact borders on the Inuit reserved land of Umiujaq .   Although the permanent cohabitation of Inuit and Crees at the mouth of the Great Whale River only goes back to the year 1950 , the two nations were rubbing shoulders in this area for a very long time ; Inuit close to the coast and the Crees more in the interior lands .

Ramsay Crooks ( 2 January 1787 -- 6 June 1859 ) immigrated to Canada from Greenock in Scotland . He was the son of William Crooks and Margaret Ramsay . In 1803 he worked in a trading post on the Great Lakes . He helped W. Price Hunt to organize and lead an overland trip to Astoria in the Oregon Country for John Jacob Astor in 1809 through 1813 , as a partner in the Pacific Fur Company . He became general manager of the American Fur Company in 1817 and was president of the company from 1834 -- 1859 . While traveling for the fur trade company he dealt with many Native American tribes . He married Abanokue , the daughter of an Ojibwa Chieftain . They had a daughter , Hester Crooks . Abanokue died around 1825 . Crooks then married Emilie Pratte , they had nine children together . Emily , Marguerite , Virgina , Ramsey , Bernard , William , Sylvester , Charles and Julia . He spent his final years in New York .

Kürşad Türkşen , PhD , is a senior scientist in chronic disease at Ottawa Health Research Institute and an assistant professor , biochemistry , University of Ottawa . Dr. Türkşen is also the editor-in-chief for the journal Stem Cell Reviews and Reports , published by Humana Press , and is an executive board member for Springer Protocols , an online database of research protocols published by Springer Science + Business Media . Dr. Türkşen studies skin cells at the molecular level hoping to develop new treatments for skin conditions , wounds , burns , and genetic skin diseases .

Lars Thorbjørn Monsen ( born 21 April 1963 in Oslo ) is a Sámi-Norwegian adventurer and journalist , famous for his explorations and backpacking expeditions in harsh wilderness . In particular , he became especially known for his thru-hiking trip in northern Canada , which was filmed and documented by Monsen himself , and then broadcast on NRK in 2005 . He spent 2 years and 7 months on this trip alone .   In 2010 Monsen was expedition leader for the Norwegian program `` Ingen Grenser '' which is a remake of BBCs Beyond Boundaries . In 30 days they covered 500 kilometers over Cap of the North , some of the participants with severe physical limitations . He is married to American-Norwegian artist Trine Rein .   Monsen is a skilled chess player with a FIDE rating of 1877 as of November 2016 .

Kongsfjorden Bird Sanctuary ( Kongsfjorden fuglereservat ) is a 140 ha bird reserve at Svalbard , Norway , established in 1973 . It includes islands and islets in Kongsfjorden , Haakon VII Land . It lies at the inner end of the fjord and consists of about ten islands , mainly covered with grassy vegetation and having small freshwater ponds . The fjord is surrounded by steep mountains , cliffs , glaciers and tundra . The reserve has been recognised as a wetland of international importance by designation under the Ramsar Convention . It has also been identified as an Important Bird Area ( IBA ) by BirdLife International . It supports breeding populations of pink-footed and barnacle geese , common and king eiders , long-tailed ducks , purple sandpipers , red phalaropes , glaucous gulls , long-tailed jaegers and snow buntings . Ivory gulls have been recorded .

Ranjana Srivastava is an oncologist and author from Melbourne , Australia .   Born in Canberra , Australia , Srivastava was educated in India , the United States , the United Kingdom , and Australia . Her father 's occupation as a physicist meant the family moved around the world living near universities ; her schooling was mainly in the United States . She received her medical degree from Monash University . In 2004 she won the Fulbright Award , awarded by the University of Chicago .   Srivastava works in the public health system . She says she makes a point of empathizing with her patients and telling them the truth because of her own experience losing twin sons in utero . A regular contributor to the London Guardian newspaper , she has written four books : Tell Me the Truth , Dying for a Chat , So It 's Cancer : Now What , and After Cancer : A Guide to Living Well . In Dying for a Chat , she writes that increased medical specialization means that doctors can fail to see the whole picture with risks for patients from a failure of communication .   In 2017 , Srivastava received an Order of Australia medal , ( OAM ) , for her role in oncology and improving doctor-patient communication . She received the Australian Human Rights Award in 2013 .

Ray Mears ' Northern Wilderness is a television series hosted by Ray Mears , showing Mears in Canada . The series is broadcast by the BBC .   Mears also released a book of the same title .


Question: According to Dr. Susan Crockford, a renowned expert on polar bear biology from Canada, she observed "an unexpected surge in the number of polar bears in certain regions, while simultaneously documenting declines within other populations." This dual trend highlights complex dynamics influencing these iconic Arctic species' survival across their habitat range.

 Western Hudson Bay Population Dynamics
In western Hudson Bay region, observations made by Dr. Mitch Taylor, a renowned expert on polar bears, reveal complex trends within local bear communities. He notes, "There has been both an unexpected surge in some areas' bear numbers alongside declines elsewhere." These findings underscore the intricate balance governing polar bear populations amidst changing conditions. Historically significant sites like Churchill, Manitoba, serve as critical observation points for studying these shifts. Despite being situated near 58.63°N latitude and 94.15°W longitude, the broader landscape experiences varying impacts on resident fauna. Understanding how different subpopulations respond becomes crucial for conservation strategies aimed at safeguarding Arctic ecosystems against anthropogenic pressures.
Note : The coordinates provided here represent approximate locations relevant only to illustrate geographical context without specific historical significance akin to original reference regarding Baffin Island.

Knut Schmidt-Nielsen ( September 24 , 1915 -- January 25 , 2007 ) was a prominent figure in the field of comparative physiology and Professor of Physiology Emeritus at Duke University .

Richard Foltz ( born 1961 ) is a Canadian scholar of American origin . He is a specialist in the history of Iran and the history of religions , particularly Islam and Zoroastrianism . He has also been active in the areas of environmental ethics and animal rights .

Richard Louis `` Dick '' Proenneke ( May 4 , 1916 -- April 20 , 2003 ) was a self-educated naturalist who lived alone for nearly thirty years in the mountains of Alaska in a log cabin he had constructed by hand near the shore of Twin Lakes . Proenneke hunted , fished , raised and gathered his own food , and also had supplies flown in occasionally . He documented his activities in journals and on film , and also recorded valuable meteorological and natural data . The journals and film were later used by others to write books and produce documentaries about his time in the wilderness .

Koryaks ( or Koriak ) are an indigenous people of the Russian Far East , who live immediately north of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Kamchatka Krai and inhabit the coastlands of the Bering Sea . The cultural borders of the Koryaks include Tigilsk in the south and the Anadyr basin in the north .   The Koryaks are culturally similar to the Chukchis of extreme north-east Siberia . Both peoples refer to themselves by the endonym Luorawetlan ( -LSB- -LSB- ɬəɣʔorawetɬʔat -RSB- -RSB- ; singular -LSB- -LSB- ɬəɣʔorawetɬʔan -RSB- -RSB- ) , meaning `` the real people '' . The Koryak language and Alutor ( which is often regarded as a dialect of Koryak ) , are linguistically close to the Chukchi language . All of these languages are members of the Chukotko-Kamchatkan language family . They are more distantly related to the Itelmens on the Kamchatka Peninsula . All of these peoples and other , unrelated minorities in and around Kamchatka are known collectively as Kamchadals .   Neighbors of the Koryaks include the Evens to the west , the Alutor to the south ( on the isthmus of Kamchatka Peninsula ) , the Kerek to the east , and the Chukchi to the northeast .   The Koryak are typically split into two groups : the coastal people Nemelan ( or Nymylan ) meaning ` village dwellers , ' due to their living in villages . Their lifestyle is based on local fishing and marine mammal hunting . The inland Koryak , reindeer herders , are called Chaucu ( or Chauchuven ) , meaning ` rich in reindeer . ' They are more nomadic , following the herds as they graze with the seasons .   According to the 2010 census , there were 7,953 Koryaks in Russia .

Richard J. F. Day ( born c. 1964 ) is a Canadian political philosopher and sociologist . He is the undergraduate chairperson and professor in the department of global development at Queen 's University in Kingston , Ontario , Canada He was previously associate professor of sociology . He considers himself to be critically involved with the broader question of the articulation of social subjects with group identities such as those offered up by nations , states , and corporations . He is particularly interested in the possibilities for radical social change via the construction of alternative dual power communities and polities especially in situations of indigenous resistance , queer and feminist organizing and anti-globalization activism .

The La Cloche Silhouette Trail is a 78 km backpacking loop across the rugged quartzite peaks of the La Cloche mountain range . The trail is situated in Killarney Provincial Park , Ontario , Canada . The trail is named for Group of Seven painter Franklin Carmichael 's painting `` La Cloche Silhouette . '' Wildlife can be seen throughout the trail - black bears , moose , deer , snakes , turtles , and beavers , among other animals , can be seen at various points along the way .   The trail itself is divided into five sections , individually listed below .

Kwantlen Polytechnic University ( commonly abbreviated to KPU ) is a public degree-granting undergraduate polytechnic university in British Columbia with campuses located in Surrey , Richmond , Cloverdale , and Langley . KPU is one of the largest institutions by enrollment in British Columbia with a total of 20,000 students and 1,600 faculty members across its four locations encompassing the Metro Vancouver district . KPU operates as the only English-language polytechnic university in Canada ( Montréal 's Polytechnique School offering programs in French ) and provides undergraduate and vocational education including bachelor 's degrees , associate degrees , diplomas , certificates , apprenticeships and citations in more than 200 diverse programs . The school operates largely as an undergraduate polytechnic university but also functions as a vocational and technical school , offering apprenticeships for the skilled trades and diplomas in vocational education for skilled technicians and workers in support roles in professions such as engineering , accountancy , business administration , nursing , medicine , architecture , and law .   Prior to being granted authority as a University college , Kwantlen Polytechnic University was founded as Kwantlen College as a response to the growing need for expanded vocational training across the Fraser Valley . In 2008 , the provincial government announced its intention to amend the University Act to appoint Kwantlen University College a polytechnic university . The legislation renaming the University College to University received royal assent on May 29 , 2008 and KPU began operation as Kwantlen Polytechnic University on September 1 , 2008 .   KPU became a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada ( AUCC ) on October 24 , 2008 . Also in affiliation with KPU include : the International Association of Universities ( IAU ) , the Colleges and Institutes Canada ( CICan ) , the Association of Commonwealth Universities ( ACU ) , the Canadian Bureau for International Education ( CBIE ) , and the Canadian University Press ( CUP ) .   The Globe and Mail Canadian University Report ranked KPU among the top post-secondary institution relative to enrollment across Canada , earning numerous grades in the `` A to B Range '' in categories such as quality of teaching and learning , career preparation , student satisfaction and information technology . Published in Maclean 's magazine , the National Survey of Student Engagement also listed KPU among the top Canadian institutions relative to student participation , educational practices , and quality of education .

Richard Denniss is the Chief Economist and former Executive Director of The Australia Institute . He is a prominent Australian economist , author and public policy commentator , and a former Adjunct Associate Professor in the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University in Canberra , Australia . Dr Denniss was described by Mark Kenny in the Sydney Morning Herald as `` a constant thorn in the side of politicians on both sides due to his habit of skewering dodgy economic justifications for policy ''

Krakowski ( feminine : Krakowska , plural : Krakowscy ) is a Polish surname . Notable people with the surname include :   Jane Krakowski ( born 1968 ) , American actress  Wolf Krakowski ( born 1947 ) , Austrian-Canadian Yiddish-speaking songwriter-singer and guitarist

`` Lady Franklin 's Lament '' ( also known as `` Lord Franklin '' and `` The Sailor 's Dream '' ) is a traditional folk ballad indexed by George Malcolm Laws ( Roud 487 ) ( Laws K9 ) . The song recounts the story of a sailor who dreams about Lady Franklin speaking of the loss of her husband , Sir John Franklin , who disappeared in Baffin Bay during his 1845 expedition through the Arctic Ocean in search of the Northwest Passage sea route to the Pacific ocean . The song first appeared as a broadside ballad around 1850 and has since been recorded with the melody of the Irish traditional air `` Cailín Óg a Stór '' by numerous artists .


Question: Incurring expenses for preventative measures significantly offsets potential future losses compared to bearing the brunt of unmitigated consequences.

 Costs Versus Benefits: Addressing Climate Change Proactively
Addressing climate change proactively through mitigation strategies significantly reduces long-term economic burdens compared to inaction. These measures typically involve decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by humans and enhancing carbon sink capacities via methods like afforestation. By implementing effective mitigation tactics, societies can minimize financial losses linked to severe weather events, health issues, agricultural disruptions, and infrastructure damages exacerbated by unchecked climate change.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in its comprehensive reports, underscores how mitigating climate change necessitates collaborative effort beyond self-interest-driven initiatives. Collective action is crucial since climate change constitutes a "tragedy of the commons" scenario where independent actors' pursuit of personal gain leads to resource degradation without shared responsibility. Conversely, while adapting to climate change often yields immediate local advantages, funding these adaptations—especially in underprivileged areas—is challenging.
Mitigative approaches encompass transitioning away from fossil fuels to embrace lower-emission alternatives such as renewables and nuclear power; bolstering forestation projects; boosting building insulation standards; and exploring innovative techniques within climate engineering disciplines. Such steps aim to curb atmospheric CO2 levels and maintain temperatures within safe thresholds established by international agreements like the Paris Accord, targeting maximum increases no higher than 1.5°C above preindustrial norms.
However, current emission trends diverge markedly from achieving even less ambitious goals set forth earlier. Policymakers face mounting pressure to adopt stricter regulations ensuring sustainable development pathways instead of perpetuating harmful practices contributing to escalating planetary instability. Ultimately, proactive engagement in climate change solutions promises substantial savings against looming liabilities stemming from unmitigated environmental crises.

This response maintains comparable sentence structure, vocabulary sophistication, and thematic focus while addressing the original claim regarding cost comparisons between acting versus remaining passive concerning climate intervention measures.

Diarrhea , also spelled diarrhoea , is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day . It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss . Signs of dehydration often begin with loss of the normal stretchiness of the skin and irritable behaviour . This can progress to decreased urination , loss of skin color , a fast heart rate , and a decrease in responsiveness as it becomes more severe . Loose but non-watery stools in babies who are breastfed , however , may be normal .   The most common cause is an infection of the intestines due to either a virus , bacteria , or parasite ; a condition known as gastroenteritis . These infections are often acquired from food or water that has been contaminated by stool , or directly from another person who is infected . It may be divided into three types : short duration watery diarrhea , short duration bloody diarrhea , and if it lasts for more than two weeks , persistent diarrhea . The short duration watery diarrhea may be due to an infection by cholera , although this is rare in the developed world . If blood is present it is also known as dysentery . A number of non-infectious causes may also result in diarrhea , including hyperthyroidism , lactose intolerance , inflammatory bowel disease , a number of medications , and irritable bowel syndrome . In most cases , stool cultures are not required to confirm the exact cause .   Prevention of infectious diarrhea is by improved sanitation , clean drinking water , and hand washing with soap . Breastfeeding for at least six months is also recommended as is vaccination against rotavirus . Oral rehydration solution ( ORS ) , which is clean water with modest amounts of salts and sugar , is the treatment of choice . Zinc tablets are also recommended . These treatments have been estimated to have saved 50 million children in the past 25 years . When people have diarrhea it is recommended that they continue to eat healthy food and babies continue to be breastfed . If commercial ORS are not available , homemade solutions may be used . In those with severe dehydration , intravenous fluids may be required . Most cases ; however , can be managed well with fluids by mouth . Antibiotics , while rarely used , may be recommended in a few cases such as those who have bloody diarrhea and a high fever , those with severe diarrhea following travelling , and those who grow specific bacteria or parasites in their stool . Loperamide may help decrease the number of bowel movements but is not recommended in those with severe disease .   About 1.7 to 5 billion cases of diarrhea occur per year . It is most common in developing countries , where young children get diarrhea on average three times a year . Total deaths from diarrhea are estimated at 1.26 million in 2013 -- down from 2.58 million in 1990 . In 2012 , it was the second most common cause of deaths in children younger than five ( 0.76 million or 11 % ) . Frequent episodes of diarrhea are also a common cause of malnutrition and the most common cause in those younger than five years of age . Other long term problems that can result include stunted growth and poor intellectual development .

Kuwait -LSB- kʊˈweɪt -RSB- ( الكويت , -LSB- ɪl ‿ ɪkweːt -RSB- or -LSB- - afblɪkweːt -RSB- ) , officially the State of Kuwait , is a country in Western Asia . Situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf , it shares borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia . , Kuwait has a population of 4.2 million people ; 1.3 million are Kuwaitis and 2.9 million are expatriates . Expatriates account for 70 % of the population .   Oil reserves were discovered in 1938 . From 1946 to 1982 , the country underwent large-scale modernization . In the 1980s , Kuwait experienced a period of geopolitical instability and an economic crisis following the stock market crash . In 1990 , Kuwait was invaded by Iraq . The Iraqi occupation came to an end in 1991 after military intervention by coalition forces . At the end of the war , there were extensive efforts to revive the economy and rebuild national infrastructure .   Kuwait is a constitutional state with a semi-democratic political system . It has a high income economy backed by the world 's sixth largest oil reserves . The Kuwaiti dinar is the highest valued currency in the world . According to the World Bank , the country has the fourth highest per capita income in the world . The Constitution was promulgated in 1962 . Kuwait is home to the largest opera house in the Middle East . In the Arab world , Kuwait is frequently dubbed the `` Hollywood of the Gulf '' due to the popularity of its soap operas and theatre .

Retrenchment is a technical term in fortification , where it is applied to a secondary work or series of works constructed in rear of existing defences to bar the further progress of the enemy who succeeds in breaching or storming these . An example was in the siege of Port Arthur in 1904 .   A retrenchment can also be referred to as an entrenchment .

A declaration of war is a formal act by which one state goes to war against another . The declaration is a performative speech act ( or the signing of a document ) by an authorized party of a national government , in order to create a state of war between two or more states .   The legality of who is competent to declare war varies between nations and forms of government . In many nations , that power is given to the head of state or sovereign . In other cases , something short of a full declaration of war , such as a letter of marque or a covert operation , may authorise war-like acts by privateers or mercenaries . The official international protocol for declaring war was defined in the Hague Convention ( III ) of 1907 on the Opening of Hostilities .   Since 1945 , developments in international law such as the United Nations Charter , which prohibits both the threat and the use of force in international conflicts , have made declarations of war largely obsolete in international relations . In addition to this , non-state or terrorist organizations may claim to or be described as `` declaring war '' when engaging in violent acts . These declarations may have no legal standing in themselves , but they may still act as a call to arms for supporters of these organizations .

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus . Symptoms typically begin three to fourteen days after infection . This may include a high fever , headache , vomiting , muscle and joint pains , and a characteristic skin rash . Recovery generally takes two to seven days . In a small proportion of cases , the disease develops into the life-threatening dengue hemorrhagic fever , resulting in bleeding , low levels of blood platelets and blood plasma leakage , or into dengue shock syndrome , where dangerously low blood pressure occurs .   Dengue is spread by several species of mosquito of the Aedes type , principally A. aegypti . The virus has five different types ; infection with one type usually gives lifelong immunity to that type , but only short-term immunity to the others . Subsequent infection with a different type increases the risk of severe complications . A number of tests are available to confirm the diagnosis including detecting antibodies to the virus or its RNA .   A novel vaccine for dengue fever has been approved and is commercially available in a number of countries . Other methods of prevention are by reducing mosquito habitat and limiting exposure to bites . This may be done by getting rid of or covering standing water and wearing clothing that covers much of the body . Treatment of acute dengue is supportive and includes giving fluid either by mouth or intravenously for mild or moderate disease . For more severe cases blood transfusion may be required . About half a million people require admission to hospital a year . Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ) such as ibuprofen should not be used .   Dengue has become a global problem since the Second World War and is common in more than 110 countries . Each year between 50 and 528 million people are infected and approximately 10,000 to 20,000 die . The earliest descriptions of an outbreak date from 1779 . Its viral cause and spread were understood by the early 20th century . Apart from eliminating the mosquitoes , work is ongoing for medication targeted directly at the virus . It is classified as a neglected tropical disease .

A regressive tax is a tax imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases . `` Regressive '' describes a distribution effect on income or expenditure , referring to the way the rate progresses from high to low , so that the average tax rate exceeds the marginal tax rate . In terms of individual income and wealth , a regressive tax imposes a greater burden ( relative to resources ) on the poor than on the rich : there is an inverse relationship between the tax rate and the taxpayer 's ability to pay , as measured by assets , consumption , or income . These taxes tend to reduce the tax burden of the people with a higher ability to pay , as they shift the relative burden increasingly to those with a lower ability to pay .   The regressivity of a particular tax can also factor the propensity of the taxpayers to engage in the taxed activity relative to their resources ( the demographics of the tax base ) . In other words , if the activity being taxed is more likely to be carried out by the poor and less likely to be carried out by the rich , the tax may be considered regressive . To measure the effect , the income elasticity of the good being taxed as well as the income substitution effect must be considered . The measure can be applied to individual taxes or to a tax system as a whole ; a year , multi-year , or lifetime .   The opposite of a regressive tax is a progressive tax , in which the average tax rate increases as the amount subject to taxation increases . In between is a flat or proportional tax , where the tax rate is fixed as the amount subject to taxation increases .

Ready-to-wear or prêt-à-porter ( -LSB- ˌprɛt_ɑː_pɔrˈteɪ -RSB- , -LSB- pʁɛ.ta pɔʁ.te -RSB- ; often abbreviated RTW ; `` off-the-rack '' or `` off-the-peg '' in casual use ) is the term for factory-made clothing , sold in finished condition , in standardized sizes , as distinct from made to measure or bespoke clothing tailored to a particular person 's frame . Off-the-peg is sometimes used for items other than clothing such as handbags .   Ready-to-wear has rather different connotations in the spheres of fashion and classic clothing . In the fashion industry , designers produce ready-to-wear clothing , intended to be worn without significant alteration because clothing made to standard sizes fits most people . They use standard patterns , factory equipment , and faster construction techniques to keep costs low , compared to a custom-sewn version of the same item . Some fashion houses and fashion designers produce mass-produced and industrially manufactured ready-to-wear lines but others offer garments that are not unique but are produced in limited numbers .

Delict ( from Latin dēlictum , past participle of dēlinquere ` to be at fault , offend ' ) is a term in civil law jurisdictions for a civil wrong consisting of an intentional or negligent breach of duty of care that inflicts loss or harm and which triggers legal liability for the wrongdoer ; however , its meaning varies from one jurisdiction to another . Other civil wrongs include breach of contract and breach of trust . Liability is imposed on the basis of moral responsibility , i.e. a duty of care or to act , and fault ( culpa ) is the main element of liability . The term is used in mixed legal systems such as Scotland , South Africa , Louisiana and the Philippines , but tort is the equivalent legal term used in common law jurisdictions .   The exact meaning of delict varies between legal systems but it is always centred on the Roman law idea of wrongful conduct .   In Spanish law , delito is any breach of criminal law , i.e. a criminal offence . In Italian law , delitto penale is the same concept , but illecito civile extracontrattuale ( or delitto civile ) , like delict in Scots law , is an intentional or negligent act which gives rise to a legal obligation between parties even though there has been no contract between them , akin to common-law tort . German-speaking countries use the word Delikt for crime and unerlaubte Handlung for delict , but Deliktsrecht is a branch of civil law ( similar to tort law ) . In French law , délit penal is a misdemeanor ( between contravention ` petty offence ' and crime ` felony ; major indictable offence ' ) , while délit civil , again , is a tort . Because of this , French law prefers to speak in terms of responsabilité civile ` delictual liability ' .

A resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element . In electronic circuits , resistors are used to reduce current flow , adjust signal levels , to divide voltages , bias active elements , and terminate transmission lines , among other uses . High-power resistors that can dissipate many watts of electrical power as heat may be used as part of motor controls , in power distribution systems , or as test loads for generators .  Fixed resistors have resistances that only change slightly with temperature , time or operating voltage . Variable resistors can be used to adjust circuit elements ( such as a volume control or a lamp dimmer ) , or as sensing devices for heat , light , humidity , force , or chemical activity .   Resistors are common elements of electrical networks and electronic circuits and are ubiquitous in electronic equipment . Practical resistors as discrete components can be composed of various compounds and forms . Resistors are also implemented within integrated circuits .   The electrical function of a resistor is specified by its resistance : common commercial resistors are manufactured over a range of more than nine orders of magnitude . The nominal value of the resistance falls within the manufacturing tolerance , indicated on the component .

One million ( 1,000,000 ) or one thousand thousand is the natural number following 999,999 and preceding 1,000,001 . The word is derived from the early Italian millione ( milione in modern Italian ) , from mille , `` thousand '' , plus the augmentative suffix - one . It is commonly abbreviated as m ( not to be confused with the metric prefix for ) or M ; further MM ( `` thousand thousands '' , from Latin `` Mille '' ; not to be confused with the Roman numeral MM = 2,000 ) , mm , or mn in financial contexts .   In scientific notation , it is written as or 106 . Physical quantities can also be expressed using the SI prefix mega ( M ) , when dealing with SI units ; for example , 1 megawatt ( 1 MW ) equals 1,000,000 watts .   The meaning of the word `` million '' is common to the short scale and long scale numbering systems , unlike the larger numbers , which have different names in the two systems .   The million is sometimes used in the English language as a metaphor for a very large number , as in `` Not in a million years '' and `` You 're one in a million '' , or a hyperbole , as in `` I 've walked a million miles '' and `` You 've asked the million-dollar question '' .