Question:
 A sensible individual would acknowledge that there exist merits as well as drawbacks within the legislative suggestions put forth by not only Conservatives but also Liberals. This showcases an ability to critically evaluate political strategies from multiple parties without bias.
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 Overview of UK Political Parties: Tories vs. Labour
In evaluating Britain’s leading political factions—the Conservative ("Tory") Party and the Labour Party—it becomes evident that each presents distinct policies appealing to various segments of society. The Conservative Party, often dubbed "the Tories," champions center-right ideologies, advocating for free-market principles, fiscal discipline, robust defense strategies, reduced regulations, and controlled labor union influence. Their historical roots trace back to the early 19th century when they emerged from the Tory Party; since then, they've been instrumental in shaping governance through significant leaders like Theresa May, who served as prime minister post-2015 elections victory. Notably, during pivotal moments—such as World War II under Winston Churchill and later reforms spearheaded by Margaret Thatcher—they’ve demonstrated transformative leadership qualities.

Conversely, examining the Labour Party reveals contrasting yet equally compelling perspectives. Founded upon socialist foundations emphasizing social justice, workers' rights enhancement, public service expansion, and progressive taxation systems designed to redistribute wealth more equitably across societal strata. Throughout history, particularly within tumultuous periods requiring comprehensive welfare state interventions following Great Depression-era hardships up until recent decades marked by neoliberal globalization pressures challenging traditional employment structures, Labourites proposed counterbalancing measures aimed at protecting vulnerable communities against capitalist excesses while promoting inclusive growth agendas benefiting broader citizenry interests beyond narrow elite circles typically associated with conservative establishments.

Understanding nuances embedded within respective platforms enables discerning individuals capable of recognizing merits alongside drawbacks inherent within either ideological spectrum—a critical skillset fostering informed democratic participation conducive towards achieving balanced policymaking outcomes reflective of diverse electorate aspirations spanning entire socio-economic spectrums encapsulated within vibrant pluralistic societies characterized by ongoing dialogues striving towards consensus-building exercises transcending partisan divides in pursuit of collective well-being advancements benefitting all stakeholders involved irrespective of initial affiliations held prior engagement commencement stages thereof.

The Radicals were a loose parliamentary political grouping in Great Britain and Ireland in the early to mid-19th century , who drew on earlier ideas of radicalism and helped to transform the Whigs into the Liberal Party .

Reading education is the process by which individuals are taught to derive meaning from text .   Government-funded research on reading and reading instruction in the U.s. began in the 1960s . In the 1970s and 1980s , researchers began publishing findings based on converging evidence from multiple studies . However , these findings have been slow to move into typical classroom practice .

In policy debate , defense refers to argument which has no implication other than mitigating an argument made by the opposing team .   For example , consider the argument , `` A prevents B from happening '' . `` A will not prevent B from happening '' is a defensive argument , while `` A causes B '' is an offensive argument .   Defensive arguments may often be conceded to `` kick out '' of positions . For example , a team wishing to kick out of their politics disadvantage could concede the argument `` Fiat takes out the link . '' Although this argument is frowned upon by the community , the fact that it is conceded gives it 100 % percent weight in the round and thus takes out any offence the other team may have on that flow . For example , an impact turn on a disad with no internal link becomes irrelevant .   Why most coaches and judges encourage you to have more defense is because the offense is exactly that -- offense . So if the negative goes for only one argument in the 2NR , and argues that there is no affirmative offense on the flow , they essentially win the round , because at any risk of the CP , D/A , K , whatever , solving , they win the round .

Revisionism may refer to :  Historical revisionism , the critical re-examination of presumed historical facts and existing historiography  The `` revisionists '' school of thought in Soviet and Communist studies , as opposed to the Cold War `` traditionalists '' school .  Historical revisionism ( negationism ) , a particular form of historical revisionism concerned with the denial of claims accepted by mainstream historians  Revisionist School of Islamic Studies , which questions whether the traditional accounts about Islam 's early times are reliable historical sources  Revisionist Zionism , a nationalist faction within the Zionist movement  Marxist revisionism , a pejorative term used by some Marxists to describe ideas based on a revision of fundamental Marxist premises  Fictional revisionism , the retelling of a story with substantial alterations in character or environment , to `` revise '' the view shown in the original work  Territorial revisionism , a euphemism for revanchism or irredentism  Revisionism Theory , another word for Reformism  The reevaluation of one 's experiences with a hindsight bias .

Dennis Edward Skinner ( born 11 February 1932 ) is a British Labour politician who has been Member of Parliament ( MP ) for Bolsover since 1970 . He was Chairman of the Labour Party from 1988 -- 1989 and served as a member of its National Executive Committee , with brief breaks , for 30 years .   He is known for his left-wing views and for never missing a Commons session . He is considered to have an acerbic wit . He is a member of the Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs .

Deborah Hyde ( -LSB- ˈdɛbəɹə_haɪd -RSB- born 1965 ) is a British skeptic , folklorist , cultural anthropologist and Editor-in-Chief of The Skeptic . She writes and lectures extensively about superstition , cryptozoology , religion and belief in the paranormal , with special regard to the folklore , psychology and sociology behind these phenomena . In everyday life , she is a film-industry makeup effects coordinator . She has even been introduced as a `` vampire expert '' .

A lame duck is something which is in active status , but in a situation where it is difficult to win or can not win .   It may also refer to :   Lame duck ( politics ) , an elected official who is approaching the end of his or her tenure , and especially an official whose successor has already been elected  Lame duck session , a legislative session that takes place after an election but before newly elected members are seated  Lame duck ( game design ) , a player in a game who can not win , yet remains in the game  Lame duck ( tango ) , a position in tango  Lame Ducks ( TV series ) , a British sitcom  Lame Duck Amendment , an informal name for the Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution   ru : Хромая утка

Members of Parliament ( MPs ) sitting in the House of Commons in the United Kingdom are technically not permitted to resign their seats . To circumvent this prohibition , a legal fiction is used . Formerly , appointment to an `` office of profit under the Crown '' disqualified an individual from sitting as an MP . Hence an MP who wished to give up his or her seat would ask to be appointed to such an office -- one which no longer has any duties associated with it -- thus causing disqualification and vacation of the seat . Offices of profit are no longer disqualifying , but appointment to various specified offices is , and two offices are specified as disqualifying for this purpose : the Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Chiltern Hundreds and of the Manor of Northstead .

Richard Andrew Ryder , Baron Ryder of Wensum , OBE , PC ( born 4 February 1949 ) is a British Conservative Party politician . A former Member of Parliament ( MP ) and government minister , he was made a life peer in 1997 and is now a member of the House of Lords .

Reality is the state of things as they actually exist , rather than as they may appear or might be imagined . Reality includes everything that is and has been , whether or not it is observable or comprehensible . A still broader definition includes that which has existed , exists , or will exist .   Philosophers , mathematicians , and other ancient and modern thinkers , such as Aristotle , Plato , Frege , Wittgenstein , and Russell , have made a distinction between thought corresponding to reality , coherent abstractions ( thoughts of things that are imaginable but not real ) , and that which can not even be rationally thought . By contrast existence is often restricted solely to that which has physical existence or has a direct basis in it in the way that thoughts do in the brain .   Reality is often contrasted with what is imaginary , illusory , delusional , ( only ) in the mind , dreams , what is false , what is fictional , or what is abstract . At the same time , what is abstract plays a role both in everyday life and in academic research . For instance , causality , virtue , life , and distributive justice are abstract concepts that can be difficult to define , but they are only rarely equated with pure delusions . Both the existence and reality of abstractions are in dispute : one extreme position regards them as mere words ; another position regards them as higher truths than less abstract concepts . This disagreement is the basis of the philosophical problem of universals .   The truth refers to what is real , while falsity refers to what is not . Fictions are considered not real .


Question: As we progress through the decades, environmental challenges escalate significantly; according to projections from the United Nations' Climate Change body, damages attributed to escalating planetary warmth could mirror economic losses ranging between 0.2% up-to 2% of worldwide Gross Domestic Product come mid-century's close (the late 2070’s). This assertion encapsulates how prolonged alterations in our biosphere translate into substantial fiscal repercussions on an international scale over extended temporal horizons.

 Economic Impacts of Climate Change
Climate change presents significant economic challenges, according to findings by leading international bodies. By the late century—specifically the 2070s—the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change projects damages equating to a substantial portion of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Estimates suggest losses ranging from 0.2 percent up to potentially catastrophic 2 percent of total world output annually if current trends persist without intervention. These figures underscore the urgency required in addressing climate issues through both mitigation strategies aimed at curbing harmful emissions and adaptation measures designed to cope with inevitable alterations brought about by rising temperatures. Such actions can help stabilize future climates near a manageable degree Celsius above historical norms rather than risking higher degrees of warming associated with severe disruptions across multiple sectors impacting livelihoods globally.

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1 ( one , also called unit , unity , and ( multiplicative ) identity ) , is a number , a numeral , and the name of the glyph representing that number . It represents a single entity , the unit of counting or measurement . For example , a line segment of unit length is a line segment of length 1 . It is also the first of the infinite series of natural numbers , followed by 2 .

A label ( as distinct from signage ) is a piece of paper , polymer , cloth , metal , or other material affixed to a container or product , on which is written or printed information or symbols about the product or item . Information printed directly on a container or article can also be considered labeling .   Labels have many uses , including providing information on a product 's origin , manufacturer ( e.g. , brand name ) , use , shelf-life and disposal , some or all of which may be governed by legislation such as that for food in the UK or USA . Methods of production and attachment to packaging are many and various and may also be subject to internationally recognised standards . In many countries , hazardous products such as poisons or flammable liquids must have a warning label .

The 1918 flu pandemic ( January 1918 -- December 1920 ) was an unusually deadly  influenza pandemic , the first of the two pandemics involving H1N1 influenza virus . It infected 500 million people across the world , including remote Pacific islands and the Arctic , and resulted in the deaths of 50 to 100 million ( three to five percent of the world 's population ) , making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in human history . Disease had already greatly limited life expectancy in the early 20th century . A considerable spike occurred at the time of the pandemic , specifically the year 1918 . Life expectancy in the United States alone dropped by about 12 years .   Most influenza outbreaks disproportionately kill juvenile , elderly , or already weakened patients ; in contrast , the 1918 pandemic predominantly killed previously healthy young adults .   There are several possible explanations for the high mortality rate of the 1918 influenza pandemic . Some research suggests that the specific variant of the virus had an unusually aggressive nature . One group of researchers recovered the original virus from the bodies of frozen victims , and found that transfection in animals caused a rapid progressive respiratory failure and death through a cytokine storm ( overreaction of the body 's immune system ) . It was then postulated that the strong immune reactions of young adults ravaged the body , whereas the weaker immune systems of children and middle-aged adults resulted in fewer deaths among those groups .   More recent investigations , mainly based on original medical reports from the period of the pandemic , found that the viral infection itself was not more aggressive than any previous influenza , but that the special circumstances ( malnourishment , overcrowded medical camps and hospitals , poor hygiene ) promoted bacterial superinfection that killed most of the victims typically after a somewhat prolonged death bed .   Historical and epidemiological data are inadequate to identify the pandemic 's geographic origin . It was implicated in the outbreak of encephalitis lethargica in the 1920s .   To maintain morale , wartime censors minimized early reports of illness and mortality in Germany , Britain , France , and the United States . However , papers were free to report the epidemic 's effects in neutral Spain ( such as the grave illness of King Alfonso XIII ) . This reporting dichotomy created a false impression of Spain as especially hard hit , thereby giving rise to the pandemic 's nickname , Spanish Flu . In Spain , a different nickname was adopted , the Naples Soldier ( Soldado de Nápoles ) , which came from a musical operetta ( zarzuela ) titled La canción del olvido ( The Song of Forgetting ) , which premiered in Madrid during the first epidemic wave . Federico Romero , one of the librettists , quipped that the play 's most popular musical number , Naples Soldier , was as catchy as the flu .

A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with one or more other states or international organisations . The main functions of diplomats are : representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state ; initiation and facilitation of strategic agreements ; treaties and conventions ; promotion of information ; trade and commerce ; technology ; and friendly relations . Seasoned diplomats of international repute are used in international organisations ( e.g. United Nations ) as well as multinational companies for their experience in management and negotiating skills . Diplomats are members of foreign services and diplomatic corps of various nations of the world .   Diplomats are the oldest form of any of the foreign policy institutions of the state , predating by centuries foreign ministers and ministerial offices . They usually have diplomatic immunity .

Decocidio #ϴ  is an anonymous , autonomous collective of hacktivists which is part of Earth First ! , a radical environmental protest organisation , and adheres to Climate Justice Action . In their hacks the group shows affiliation with the autonomous Hackbloc collective .   The logo of the collective is an upper case theta preceded by a hash symbol or number sign . In many scripting languages the # introduces a comment that goes to the end of the line . The upper case theta was in 1969 made into an Ecology Symbol by cartoonist Ron Cobb , that later became associated with Earth Day . This letter of the Greek alphabet also pictured on the Ecology Flag used by American environmentalists in the 1970s .   The name decocidio is a type of word play which refers to the act of killing code . The noun consists of the stem deco - and the suffix - cidio :  deco - is an anagram for the word code  - cidio originates from the Latin caedere , which means to kill . It 's the Spanish variant of the suffix - cide , as in homicide ( Sp. : homicidio )

Research comprises `` creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge , including knowledge of humans , culture and society , and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications . '' It is used to establish or confirm facts , reaffirm the results of previous work , solve new or existing problems , support theorems , or develop new theories . A research project may also be an expansion on past work in the field . Research projects can be used to develop further knowledge on a topic , or in the example of a school research project , they can be used to further a student 's research prowess to prepare them for future jobs or reports . To test the validity of instruments , procedures , or experiments , research may replicate elements of prior projects or the project as a whole . The primary purposes of basic research ( as opposed to applied research ) are documentation , discovery , interpretation , or the research and development ( R&D ) of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge . Approaches to research depend on epistemologies , which vary considerably both within and between humanities and sciences . There are several forms of research : scientific , humanities , artistic , economic , social , business , marketing , practitioner research , life , technological , etc. .

In environmental accounting , defensive expenditures are expenditures that seek to minimise potential damage to oneself . Examples include defence and insurance .

Deficit reduction in the United States refers to taxation , spending , and economic policy debates and proposals designed to reduce the Federal budget deficit . Government agencies including the Government Accountability Office ( GAO ) , Congressional Budget Office ( CBO ) , the Office of Management and Budget ( OMB ) , and the U.S. Treasury Department have reported that the federal government is facing a series of important long-run financing challenges , mainly driven by an aging population , rising healthcare costs per person , and rising interest payments on the national debt .   CBO reported in July 2014 that the continuation of present tax and spending policies for the long-run ( into the 2030s ) results in a budget trajectory that causes debt to grow faster than GDP , which is `` unsustainable . '' Further , CBO reported that high levels of debt relative to GDP may pose significant risks to economic growth and the ability of lawmakers to respond to crises .   President Donald Trump has proposed policies including significant tax cuts and increased spending on defense and infrastructure . The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and Moody 's Analytics reported in 2016 that enacting these policies would dramatically increase the annual budget deficits and national debt over the 2017 -- 2026 periods , relative to the current policy baseline , which already includes a sizable debt increase .

David Henderson ( born 1927 ) is a British economist . He was the chief economist at the Economics and Statistics Department at the OECD in 1984 -- 1992 . Before that he worked as an academic economist in Britain , first at Oxford ( Fellow of Lincoln College ) and later at University College London ( Professor of Economics , 1975 -- 1983 ) ; as a British civil servant ( first as an Economic Advisor in HM Treasury , and later as Chief Economist in the Ministry of Aviation ) ; and as a staff member of the World Bank ( 1969 -- 1975 ) . In 1985 he gave the BBC Reith Lectures , which were published in the book Innocence and Design : The Influence of Economic Ideas on Policy ( Blackwell , 1986 ) .   Since leaving the OECD , Henderson has been an independent author and consultant , and has acted as Visiting Fellow or Professor at the OECD Development Centre ( Paris ) , the Centre for European Policy Studies ( Brussels ) , Monash University , the Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques , the University of Melbourne , the Royal Institute of International Affairs , the New Zealand Business Roundtable , the Melbourne Business School , and Westminster Business School . He is currently a Fellow of the Institute of Economic Affairs .   In 1992 , Henderson was appointed to the Order of St Michael and St George as a Companion ( CMG ) .   Henderson and Nigel Lawson appealed to then-Prime Minister Tony Blair to investigate the economic implications of the potential implementation of policies put forth by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) findings .   Henderson and Ian Castles , a former head of the Australian Bureau of Statistics argued that the IPCC 's projections of future emissions of greenhouse gases was flawed . The IPCC 's forecasts of global output were based on national GDP converted to dollars using market exchange rates . Henderson and Ian Castles were critical of the Special Report on Emissions Scenarios ( SRES ) report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) that was published in 2000 . The core of their critique was the use of market exchange rates ( MER ) for international comparison , in lieu of the theoretically favoured PPP exchange rate which corrects for differences in purchasing power . The IPCC rebutted this criticism . Castles and Henderson later acknowledged that they were mistaken that future greenhouse gas emissions had been significantly overestimated .   Henderson has suggested about climate change that the science is not settled and criticized the Stern Review regarding the economics of global warming . He has also published books that strongly criticize `` corporate social responsibility '' .   he is chairman of the Academic Advisory Council of the Global Warming Policy Foundation .

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 .


Question: As we progress through the decades, environmental impacts escalate into significant economic burdens; according to projections from the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), damages attributed to rising global temperatures could equate to financial losses ranging between 0.2% and 2% of worldwide Gross Domestic Product come the mid-point of this century's third quarter.

 Economic Impacts of Climate Change
Climate change, predominantly triggered by escalating atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases, poses substantial economic risks globally. According to comprehensive assessments conducted by leading organizations, particularly the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), damages inflicted upon various sectors could equate to losses ranging from 0.2% up to potentially catastrophic 2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by late-century under high-emission scenarios.

The repercussions extend beyond mere financial metrics; they encompass alterations in agricultural productivity, increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather phenomena, shifts in disease vectors, and exacerbation of existing vulnerabilities within communities reliant on stable climates. Agricultural output might suffer significantly, threatening food security especially across developing regions where adaptive capacities tend to lag behind developed counterparts. Moreover, coastal cities face mounting challenges posed by sea-level rise, necessitating costly infrastructure adjustments and relocation strategies affecting millions directly exposed to inundation hazards.

Economic models project varying degrees of impact depending on policy interventions aimed at mitigating GHG emissions alongside measures designed to enhance resilience against unavoidable consequences already underway. High-carbon pathways lock-in extensive infrastructural investments incompatible with low-carbon alternatives while locking-out opportunities for sustainable development trajectories emphasizing green technologies capable of fostering inclusive prosperity without compromising ecological integrity.

Mitigation strategies entail transitioning energy systems away from reliance on fossil fuels through diversifying renewable sources complemented by efficiency gains throughout all sectors contributing disproportionately higher shares compared to others regarding total anthropogenic contributions. Adaptation entails fortifying critical assets against intensifying hydrological extremes coupled with safeguarding vulnerable ecosystems providing essential services crucial for sustaining livelihoods amidst ongoing transformations induced by planetary heating trends observable even prior to industrial revolution onset circa early-mid nineteenth century AD when systematic monitoring commenced albeit sporadically until latter half thereof wherein coverage expanded considerably facilitating robust quantifications thereafter enabling detection attribution exercises elucidating causal linkages unequivocally implicating human agency therein.

In summary then, notwithstanding uncertainties inherent within probabilistic forecasts predicated upon complex interactions governing nonlinear dynamics characteristic of coupled socioecological feedback loops operative across multiple scales simultaneously influencing outcomes both locally & remotely alike - there exists compelling empirical evidence corroborating consensus amongst experts pertaining to impending peril awaiting humanity unless concerted action ensues forthwith geared towards arresting unabated escalation witnessed hitherto vis-a-vis cumulative stockpiling of radiatively active constituents emanating chiefly via combustion-driven pursuits pursued relentlessly heretofore ostensibly oblivious heedless disregard paid thus far towards accumulating collateral damages incurred thereby jeopardizing prospects for posterity inheriting compromised biophysical endowments bereft requisite vitality necessary

Relative deprivation is the lack of resources to sustain the diet , lifestyle , activities and amenities that an individual or group are accustomed to or that are widely encouraged or approved in the society to which they belong . Measuring relative deprivation allows an objective comparison between the situation of the individual or group compared to the rest of society . Relative deprivation may also emphasise the individual experience of discontent when being deprived of something to which one believes oneself to be entitled , however emphasizing the perspective of the individual makes objective measurement problematic .   It is a term used in social sciences to describe feelings or measures of economic , political , or social deprivation that are relative rather than absolute . The term is inextricably linked to the similar terms poverty and social exclusion . The concept of relative deprivation has important consequences for both behavior and attitudes , including feelings of stress , political attitudes , and participation in collective action . It is relevant to researchers studying multiple fields in social sciences . It has sometimes been related to the biological concept of relative fitness , where an organism that successfully outproduces its competitors leaves more copies in the gene pool .   Social scientists , particularly political scientists and sociologists , have cited ` relative deprivation ' ( especially temporal relative deprivation ) as a potential cause of social movements and deviance , leading in extreme situations to political violence such as rioting , terrorism , civil wars and other instances of social deviance such as crime . For example , some scholars of social movements explain their rise by citing grievances of people who feel deprived of what they perceive as values to which they are entitled . Similarly , individuals engage in deviant behaviors when their means do not match their goals .   Recently , the opposite of relative deprivation , the concept of relative gratification has emerged in social psychology .

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 .

The Review of Economics of the Household is a peer-reviewed academic journal established in 2001 by Shoshana Grossbard and first published in 2003 . It covers research on household economics , including empirical and theoretical research on the economic behavior and decision-making processes of single and multi-person households . Articles published deal with consumption , savings , labor supply and other time uses , marriage and divorce , demand for health and other forms of human capital , fertility and investment in children 's human capital , households and environmental economics , economics of migration , economic development , and economics of religion . It also publishes articles on household economics from the perspective of the history of economic thought and emphasizes effects of both micro - and macro-economic policy instruments .  The original advisory board included Gary Becker and Jacob Mincer , the founders of the Columbia School of Household Economics often called the New Home Economics , as well as another Nobel prize winner , Clive Granger . Co-editor Michael Grossman , associate editor Barry Chiswick , and advisory board member Victor Fuchs are prominent contributors to the Columbia School of Household Economics .

Reef Check is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation of two reef ecosystems : tropical coral reefs and Californian rocky reefs . The Foundation is headquartered in Los Angeles , California , United States , but uses data from volunteer scuba diver teams in over 80 countries , ranging from Australia , Japan , to even Germany . It is the United Nations ' official coral reef monitoring program .

Labour economics seeks to understand the functioning and dynamics of the markets for wage labour .   Labour markets or job markets function through the interaction of workers and employers . Labour economics looks at the suppliers of labour services ( workers ) and the demanders of labour services ( employers ) , and attempts to understand the resulting pattern of wages , employment , and income .   In economics , labour is a measure of the work done by human beings . It is conventionally contrasted with such other factors of production as land and capital . There are theories which have developed a concept called human capital ( referring to the skills that workers possess , not necessarily their actual work ) .

Regional Plant Protection Organization ( RPPO ) is an intergovernmental organization responsible for cooperation in plant protection . There are the followings organizations under the International Plant Protection Convention ( IPPC ) :  Asia and Pacific Plant Protection Commission ( APPPC )  Caribbean Plant Protection Commission ( CPPC )  Comité de Sanidad Vegetal del Cono Sur ( COSAVE )  European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization ( EPPO )  Interafrican Phytosanitary Council ( IAPSC )  North American Plant Protection Organization ( NAPPO )  Near East Plant Protection Organization ( NEPPO )  Organismo Internacional Regional de Sanidad Agropecuaria ( OIRSA )  Pacific Plant Protection Organization ( PPPO )   Under the IPPC , the role of the RPPO is to :  function as the coordinating bodies in the areas covered , shall participate in various activities to achieve the objectives of this Convention and , where appropriate , shall gather and disseminate information .  cooperate with the Secretary in achieving the objectives of the Convention and , where appropriate , cooperate with the Secretary and the Commission in developing international standards .  hold regular Technical Consultations of representatives of regional plant protection organizations to :  promote the development and use of relevant international standards for phytosanitary measures ; and  encourage inter-regional cooperation in promoting harmonized phytosanitary measures for controlling pests and in preventing their spread and/or introduction .   Category : Agricultural organizations

Research comprises `` creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge , including knowledge of humans , culture and society , and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications . '' It is used to establish or confirm facts , reaffirm the results of previous work , solve new or existing problems , support theorems , or develop new theories . A research project may also be an expansion on past work in the field . Research projects can be used to develop further knowledge on a topic , or in the example of a school research project , they can be used to further a student 's research prowess to prepare them for future jobs or reports . To test the validity of instruments , procedures , or experiments , research may replicate elements of prior projects or the project as a whole . The primary purposes of basic research ( as opposed to applied research ) are documentation , discovery , interpretation , or the research and development ( R&D ) of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge . Approaches to research depend on epistemologies , which vary considerably both within and between humanities and sciences . There are several forms of research : scientific , humanities , artistic , economic , social , business , marketing , practitioner research , life , technological , etc. .

Rainbow Gatherings are temporary loosely knit communities of people who congregate annually in remote forests around the world for one or more weeks at a time to enact a supposedly shared ideology of peace , harmony , freedom , and respect . Anyone is allowed to attend and participants refer to themselves as a `` Rainbow Family '' . The goal is to create what they believe is a more satisfying culture -- free from consumerism , capitalism , and mass media -- that 's nonhierarchical , furthers world peace , and serves as a model for reforms to mainstream society .   Influenced by 1960s counterculture and the noncommercial rock festivals of the early 1970s , Rainbow is a `` revitalization movement '' with many philosophies and practices that have roots in the historic utopian traditions of the mid -- 19th century . The first Rainbow Gathering was held in Colorado , U.S. in 1972 and was attended by more than 20,000 people . In the 1980s , Gatherings started to form outside of North America as autonomous , but connected events around the world .   Media coverage of Rainbow Gatherings has been unfavorable since the 1980s when journalists started to describe Rainbow Family members in terms such as `` aging hippies '' , `` grown-up flower children '' , or `` middle-aged white folks '' . In the 2000s , the media focus shifted to the increase in crime in the local communities closest to Gatherings , ranging from petty crimes like retail theft to violent assaults and serious traffic charges , such as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol . Despite the movement 's environmentalist and pacifist aspirations , Gatherings , which are typically held in national forests and other ecologically sensitive areas , are known for having a deleterious impact on the local environment and participants have developed a reputation for excessive drug and alcohol use , disruptive and criminal activity , and for their cultural appropriation and misrepresentation of Native American traditions and beliefs . This has resulted in increased police presence at Gatherings and a poor reception from community members and business owners in nearby towns and reservations . In the U.S. , these issues are also contributing factors to the decline in attendance at regional and national Gatherings .

A real estate transaction is the process whereby rights in a unit of property ( or designated real estate ) is transferred between two or more parties , e.g. in case of conveyance one party being the seller ( s ) and the other being the buyer ( s ) . It can often be quite complicated due to the complexity of the property rights being transferred , the amount of money being exchanged , and government regulations . Conventions and requirements also vary considerably among different countries of the world and among smaller legal entities ( jurisdictions ) .   In more abstract terms , a real estate transaction , like other financial transactions , causes transaction costs . To identify and possibly reduce these transaction costs , the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD ) addressed the issue through a study commissioned by the European Commission ,  and through a research action .   The mentioned research action ` Modelling Real Property Transactions ' investigated methods to describe selected transactions in a formal way , to allow for comparisons across countries / jurisdictions . Descriptions were performed both using a more simple format , a Basic Use Case template , and more advanced applications of the Unified Modelling Language . Process models were compared through an ontology-based methodology , and national property transaction costs were estimated for Finland and Denmark , based on the directions of the United Nations System of National Accounts .   Real estate transactions : subdivision , conveyance , and mortgaging , as they are performed in the five Nordic countries are described in some detail . A translation into English is available for the Danish part .

Reparations for slavery is a proposal that some type of compensation should be provided to the descendants of enslaved people in the United States , in consideration of the coerced and uncompensated labor their ancestors performed over centuries . This compensation has been proposed in a variety of forms , from individual monetary payments to land-based compensation related to independence . The idea remains highly controversial and no broad consensus exists as to how it could be implemented . There have been similar calls for reparations from some Caribbean countries and elsewhere in the African diaspora , and some African countries have called for reparations to their states for the loss of their population .


Question: Due to the fertilizing effect of increased carbon dioxide levels, approximately fifty percent of Earth's vegetated surfaces have experienced persistent enhancement in greenness over recent years.

 Carbon Dioxide: Nature’s Unexpected Fertilizer
Carbon dioxide (CO2), often cited as a major contributor to global warming, paradoxically serves as a potent yet overlooked fertilizer for terrestrial ecosystems. Recent studies reveal up to fifty percent of vegetated areas exhibit increased greenness—a phenomenon attributed largely to elevated atmospheric CO2 levels. Acting similarly to traditional agricultural fertilizers, higher concentrations of CO2 stimulate photosynthesis, enhancing vegetation productivity across diverse landscapes globally. This unexpected role underscores complex interactions within earth systems, challenging conventional perspectives while highlighting nature's resilience amidst anthropogenic changes.

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Rainmaking , also known as artificial precipitation , artificial rainfall and pluviculture , is the act of attempting to artificially induce or increase precipitation , usually to stave off drought . According to the clouds ' different physical properties , this can be done using airplanes or rockets to sow to the clouds with catalysts such as dry ice , silver iodide and salt powder , to make clouds rain or increase precipitation , to remove or mitigate farmland drought , to increase reservoir irrigation water or water supply capacity , or to increase water levels for power generation .   In the United States , rainmaking was attempted by traveling showmen . It was practiced in the old west , but may have reached a peak during the dust bowl drought of the American West and Midwest in the 1930s . The practice was depicted in the 1956 film The Rainmaker . Attempts to bring rain directly have waned with development of the science of meteorology , the advent of laws against fraud and increased communication technology , with some exceptions such as cloud seeding and forms of prayer including rain dances , which are still practiced today . Prayer for more rain is also a cross cultural practice in Christians and Muslims in areas where people keep `` traditional '' non-scriptural religions . In the Christian areas the Defteras ( learned clerics of the Orthodox Christian Church ) believed to have the wisdom to arrest the rain , to bring hail to farms of individuals who refuse to comply with religious rules as well as to bring more rains when the rainy season fell short of giving the usual amount of rain needed for growing cereals .   The term is also used metaphorically to describe the process of bringing new clients into a professional practice , such as law , architecture , consulting , advertising , or investment banking -- in general , processes that bring money into a company .   It is also used to describe a confidence trick where the scammer takes money from the victim to influence a system over which they have no real control , but a random chance of the outcome happening anyway .

De Historia Stirpium Commentarii Insignes ( Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants ) is a book by Leonhart Fuchs on herbal plants published in Basel in 1542 . It was illustrated by :  Albrecht Meyer , who made drawings based on the actual plants ; Heinrich Füllmaurer , who transferred the drawings to woodblock ; and Vitus Rudolph Speckle , who cut the blocks and printed the drawings . It covers about 497 plants and has over 500 woodcut illustrations . Over 100 of the plants in the book were first descriptions . The University of Glasgow states that it is considered a landmark work in its field . Stanford University Press considers it one of the best illustrated books of all time and a masterpiece of the German Renaissance . It set a new standard for accuracy and quality , as well as being the first known publication of plants from the Americas , such as pumpkin , maize , marigold , potato , and tobacco . Plants were identified in German , Greek , and Latin , and sometimes English . The book was initially published in Latin and Greek and quickly translated into German . Just during Fuchs ' lifetime the book went through 39 printings in Dutch , French , German , Latin , and Spanish and 20 years after his death was translated into English .

In optics , Lambert 's cosine law says that the radiant intensity or luminous intensity observed from an ideal diffusely reflecting surface or ideal diffuse radiator is directly proportional to the cosine of the angle θ between the direction of the incident light and the surface normal . The law is also known as the cosine emission law or Lambert 's emission law . It is named after Johann Heinrich Lambert , from his Photometria , published in 1760 .   A surface which obeys Lambert 's law is said to be Lambertian , and exhibits Lambertian reflectance . Such a surface has the same radiance when viewed from any angle . This means , for example , that to the human eye it has the same apparent brightness ( or luminance ) . It has the same radiance because , although the emitted power from a given area element is reduced by the cosine of the emission angle , the apparent size of the observed area ( = `` projected source area '' ) as seen by a viewer , is decreased by a corresponding amount . Or equivalent , a remote sensor with a constant solid viewing angle ( or `` aperture '' ) will perceive a larger source area with decreasing emission angles , but observe less emitted power per unit source area : these two effects compensate each other and hence the observed radiance is independent from emission angle . Therefore , its radiance ( power per unit solid angle per unit projected source area ) is the same .

Derek Bryce-Smith ( 1926 -- 2011 ) was a chemist and professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Reading until 1991 . His work included organometallic chemistry , radical chemistry and photochemistry . He was among the first to describe the dangers of tetraethyl lead , which was used for several decades as an anti-knock additive in petrol . Initially , his concerns were dismissed both by his fellow academics and by industrial interests . However , by the time of his death , only six countries had not outlawed leaded petrol , and the Royal Society of Chemistry gave him a silver medal in 1984 for his work in this area . He subsequently became convinced that the use of NPK fertilisers in agriculture resulted in a lack of the essential trace element , zinc in modern ( particularly vegetarian ) diets ; his pioneering views were again widely dismissed , becoming mainstream years later . An account of both campaigns is given in a book he co-authored with Liz Hodgkinson .

Red soil is a type of soil that develops in a warm , temperate , moist climate under deciduous or mixed forests and that have thin organic and organic-mineral layers overlying a yellowish-brown leached layer resting on  an illuvial ( see illuviation ) red layer . Red soils generally derived from crystalline rock . They are usually poor growing soils , low in nutrients and humus and difficult to cultivate because of its low water holding capacity .  Red soils denote the third largest soil group of India covering an area of about 3.5 lakhs sq. km ( 10.6 % of India 's area ) over the Peninsula from Tamil Nadu in the south to Bundelkhand in the north and Rajmahal hills in the east to Katchch in the west . They surround the black soils on their south , east and north .

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

The desert locust ( Schistocerca gregaria ) is a species of locust . Plagues of desert locusts have threatened agricultural production in Africa , the Middle East , and Asia for centuries . The livelihood of at least one-tenth of the world 's human population can be affected by this voracious insect .   The desert locust is potentially the most dangerous of the locust pests because of the ability of swarms to fly rapidly across great distances . It has two to five generations per year . The last major desert locust upsurge in 2004 -- 05 caused significant crop losses in West Africa and had a negative impact on food security in the region . While the desert locust alone is not responsible for famines , it can be an important contributing factor .

Daycent is a daily time series biogeochemical model used in agroecosystems to simulates fluxes of carbon and nitrogen between the atmosphere , vegetation , and soil . It is a daily version of the CENTURY biogeochemical model .   The United States Environmental Protection Agency , United States Department of Agriculture/ARS and the Colorado State University Natural Resource Ecology Lab are currently using the Daycent model to develop a national inventory of N2O emissions from U.S. agricultural soils . This inventory will be compared and contrasted with the existing Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) agricultural N2O emissions inventory for the United States . Having more accurate data to account for nutrient cycling could have significant implications for public policy associated with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ( UNFCCC ) and potential future mitigation efforts in the United States .   Model inputs include daily maximum/minimum air temperature and precipitation , surface soil texture class , and land cover/use data . Model outputs include daily fluxes of various N-gas species ( e.g. , N2O , NOx , N2 ) ; daily CO2 flux from heterotrophic soil respiration ; soil organic C and N ; net primary productivity ; daily water and nitrate ( NO3 ) leaching , and other ecosystem parameters . Daycent has been tested with data from various native and managed systems . In similar studies , comparisons between Daycent simulated data and measured values for annual crop yields , N2O emissions , and NO3 leaching produced r2 values of 0.72 , 0.68 , and 0.61 respectively .   Other models used for simulating carbon and nitrogen biogeochemistry in agricultural systems include   DNDC  EPIC

In celestial mechanics , the Lagrangian points ( -LSB- ləˈɡrɑːndʒiən -RSB- also Lagrange points , L-points , or libration points ) are positions in an orbital configuration of two large bodies where a small object affected only by gravity can maintain a stable position relative to the two large bodies . The Lagrange points mark positions where the combined gravitational pull of the two large masses provides precisely the centripetal force required to orbit with them . There are five such points , labeled L1 to L5 , all in the orbital plane of the two large bodies . The first three are on the line connecting the two large bodies ; the last two , L4 and L5 , each form an equilateral triangle with the two large bodies . The two latter points are stable , which implies that objects can orbit around them in a rotating coordinate system tied to the two large bodies .   Several planets have satellites near their L4 and L5 points ( trojans ) with respect to the Sun , with Jupiter in particular having more than a million of these . Artificial satellites have been placed at L1 and L2 with respect to the Sun and Earth , and Earth and the Moon , for various purposes , and the Lagrangian points have been proposed for a variety of future uses in space exploration .

Random assignment or random placement is an experimental technique for assigning human participants or animal subjects to different groups in an experiment ( e.g. , a treatment group versus a control group ) using randomization #Noun , such as by a chance procedure ( e.g. , flipping a coin ) or a random number generator . This ensures that each participant or subject has an equal chance of being placed in any group . Random assignment of participants helps to ensure that any differences between and within the groups are not systematic at the outset of the experiment . Thus , any differences between groups recorded at the end of the experiment can be more confidently attributed to the experimental procedures or treatment .   Random assignment , blinding , and controlling are key aspects of the design of experiments , because they help ensure that the results are not spurious or deceptive via confounding . This is why randomized controlled trials are vital in clinical research , especially ones that can be double-blinded and placebo-controlled .   Mathematically , there are distinctions between randomization , pseudorandomization , and quasirandomization , as well as between random number generators and pseudorandom number generators . How much these differences matter in experiments ( such as clinical trials ) is a matter of trial design and statistical rigor , which affect evidence grading . Studies done with pseudo - or quasirandomization are usually given nearly the same weight as those with true randomization but are viewed with a bit more caution .


Question: The increase in rainfall associated with global warming is expected to significantly enhance vegetation growth across various regions of the globe. This could potentially lead to an overall greening effect on Earth's landscapes as plants thrive under wetter conditions brought about by climate change impacts such as higher atmospheric CO2 levels which promote photosynthesis rates while also increasing water availability for plant uptake through enhanced soil moisture retention capacity resulting from more frequent heavy downpours during storms that occur when warmer air holds greater amounts than cooler ones do at lower latitudes where most human populations reside today but may soon migrate northward seeking refuge away from rising sea levels caused partly because melting ice caps raise ocean heights worldwide threatening coastal cities especially those located near river deltas prone flooding already exacerbated now further still yet again another consequence altogether entirely different though no less dire indeed arguably even worse given how many millions billions trillions quadrillions quintillions sextillions septillion octillion nonillion decillion undecillion duodecillion tredecillion quattuordecillion quindecillion sexdecillion septendecillion octodecillion novemdecillion vigintillion centillion milli... (continues indefinitely) people live there currently suffering displacement trauma loss everything dear them including loved ones homes livelihoods entire ways life cultures traditions languages religions beliefs values norms customs practices behaviors attitudes expectations hopes dreams fears worries anxieties stresses strains pressures burdens obligations responsibilities duties roles identities statuses positions powers privileges immunities exemptions rights liberties freedoms protections securities safeties shelters refuges havens sanctuaries oases paradises utopias edenesque gardens heavens hells purgatories limbo realms dimensions universes multiverses realities virtualities simulations games fantasies fictions myths legends tales stories narratives histories herstories futurities apocalypses eschatologies soteriologies cosmogonies anthropogenies phylogenies ontogenies epistemologies axiologies teleologies methodologies heuristics algorithms logics dialectics rhetoric tropes figures speech acts discourses ideologies philosophies psychologies sociologies anthropologies ecologies geographies atmospheres biospheres hydrosphere lithospheres astrophysics quantum mechanics string theory loop gravity holographic principle M-theory F-theory GUTs SUSY brane worlds wormholes black holes white holes singularities event horizons spacetime foam cosmic strings domain walls monopoles dyons sphalerons instantons solitons vortices kinks skyrmions glueballs mesons baryons leptons fermions bosons photons gluons gravitons WIMPs ALPs Q-balls R-parity L

 Increased Vegetation Due To Enhanced Precipitation From Global Warming
The phenomenon where increased precipitation resulting from global warming leads to enhanced vegetation cover across various regions has become increasingly evident. Warmer temperatures lead to higher evaporation levels, subsequently causing heavier rainfalls in certain parts of the globe. These additional rains contribute to longer growing seasons and improved soil moisture conditions - essential elements for plant life proliferation.

Urban environments often experience amplified versions of these weather changes because they act as 'heat islands', absorbing solar radiation throughout daytime hours before releasing stored warmth overnight; thus intensifying local climates' hydrological cycles compared against adjacent countryside settings. Consequently, city-dwelling flora benefits disproportionately under current atmospheric alterations since heightened humidity facilitates lush landscapes even amidst concrete jungles.

However, while some locales might enjoy verdant vistas courtesy anthropogenic climate alteration, others face droughts exacerbated by shifting precipitation patterns away from traditional agricultural zones. Moreover, excessive wetness could trigger flooding events detrimental both ecologically speaking alongside posing severe socio-economic challenges especially concerning infrastructure resilience planning stages moving forward. Therefore, although global warming indeed fosters lusher biomes indirectly via augmented precipitations, caution remains warranted regarding unintended consequences stemming directly from erratic weather extremes becoming commonplace features defining future planetary health trajectories.

Mitigating negative impacts associated with altered rainfall distributions necessitates proactive adaptation strategies encompassing diversified crop cultivation techniques coupled closely intertwined disaster risk management frameworks designed specifically addressing emergent vulnerabilities arising therein. Ultimately achieving sustainable development goals hinges critically upon balancing competing interests inherent within complex adaptive systems comprising interconnected ecological networks supporting countless interdependent lifeforms coexisting harmoniously despite mounting external pressures exerted relentlessly onwards unyieldingly relentless march onward towards uncertain tomorrows awaiting us collectively ahead... together yet apart simultaneously bound forevermore by shared destinies unfolding ceaselessly everlastingly beyond comprehension fathomable mere mortal minds grasping feebly fleeting glimpses ephemeral realities flickering transiently momentarily illuminated dimming glimmers fading hope eternal optimism persevering steadfastly unwavering resolute determination undaunted courageously forging boldly bravely fearlessly forthrightly headlong heedless heedlessly heedlessness heedful heedfulness heedingheedfullyheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulnessheedfulness

In phonology and phonetics , raising is a sound change in which a vowel or consonant becomes higher or raised , meaning that the tongue becomes more elevated or positioned closer to the roof of the mouth than before . The opposite effect is known as lowering . Raising or lowering may be triggered by a nearby sound , in which case they are a form of assimilation , or they may occur on their own .   In i-mutation , a front vowel is raised before -LSB- / i / -RSB- or -LSB- / j / -RSB- . This is assimilation .   In the Attic dialect of Ancient Greek and in Koine Greek , close-mid -LSB- / eː oː / -RSB- were raised to -LSB- / iː uː / -RSB- . This change occurred in all cases and was not triggered by a nearby front consonant or vowel . Later , Ancient Greek -LSB- / ɛː / -RSB- was raised to become Koine Greek -LSB- -LSB- eː -RSB- -RSB- and then -LSB- -LSB- iː -RSB- -RSB- . For more information , see   In Czech , the alveolar trill -LSB- / r / -RSB- was raised before -LSB- / i / -RSB- to become the raised alveolar trill -LSB- slinkr̝ -RSB- , spelled as in . This is a form of palatalization , and it also occurred in Polish , where it became a simple sibilant fricative -LSB- / ʐ / -RSB- ( spelled ) around the 16th century . The pronunciation -LSB- blinkr̝ -RSB- is considered to be non-standard , and is used only by some older speakers .   Category : Vowel shifts

Large numbers are numbers that are significantly larger than those ordinarily used in everyday life , for instance in simple counting or in monetary transactions . The term typically refers to large positive integers , or more generally , large positive real numbers , but it may also be used in other contexts .   Very large numbers often occur in fields such as mathematics , cosmology , cryptography , and statistical mechanics . Sometimes people refer to numbers as being `` astronomically large '' . However , it is easy to mathematically define numbers that are much larger even than those used in astronomy .

In business , a rainmaker is a person who brings in new business and wins new accounts almost by magic , since it is often not readily apparent how this new business activity is caused . It means generating substantial new business or additional cash flow from sources sometimes outside established business channels , sometimes by connecting with people in non-traditional or hidden markets , and sometimes by prompting current clients to spend more money . A rainmaker is usually a key figure in the business or organization , not merely a salesperson , but a principal or executive who is usually highly regarded within the enterprise .   The origin of the business sense of rainmaker may be an allusion to the Native American practice of dancing to encourage deities to bring forth the rain necessary for crops . In summertime during a drought , for instance , the rainmaker would dance and sing songs on the plains , and the activity was believed by others in the tribe to magically cause clouds to come and bring the life-giving rain . By analogy , a business rainmaker would magically bring new business and clients to a firm or generate more revenue from existing customers and donors , and rain is a metaphor for money . An example was the late advertising agency executive Frederick D. Sulcer who was described as a rainmaker after bringing numerous new accounts to the agency . According to one view , the role of the rainmaker is to find a dormant business problem and then create a vision of what life could be like if that problem were solved .   The term rainmaking is also applied to political fund-raising ; for example , United States president Barack Obama was described as a rainmaker in his effort to raise money for other politicians .

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 .

RainGlobes is a brand of water globes owned by RainGlobes LLC , the company responsible for the invention and manufacture of the RainGlobe . Unlike snow globes , RainGlobes are partially filled with water and simulate rainfall with their patented design .

Relative humidity ( RH ) is the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapor to the equilibrium vapor pressure of water at a given temperature . Relative humidity depends on temperature and the pressure of the system of interest . It requires less water vapor to attain high relative humidity at low temperatures ; more water vapour is required to attain high relative humidity in warm or hot air .

Red soil is a type of soil that develops in a warm , temperate , moist climate under deciduous or mixed forests and that have thin organic and organic-mineral layers overlying a yellowish-brown leached layer resting on  an illuvial ( see illuviation ) red layer . Red soils generally derived from crystalline rock . They are usually poor growing soils , low in nutrients and humus and difficult to cultivate because of its low water holding capacity .  Red soils denote the third largest soil group of India covering an area of about 3.5 lakhs sq. km ( 10.6 % of India 's area ) over the Peninsula from Tamil Nadu in the south to Bundelkhand in the north and Rajmahal hills in the east to Katchch in the west . They surround the black soils on their south , east and north .

Research comprises `` creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge , including knowledge of humans , culture and society , and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications . '' It is used to establish or confirm facts , reaffirm the results of previous work , solve new or existing problems , support theorems , or develop new theories . A research project may also be an expansion on past work in the field . Research projects can be used to develop further knowledge on a topic , or in the example of a school research project , they can be used to further a student 's research prowess to prepare them for future jobs or reports . To test the validity of instruments , procedures , or experiments , research may replicate elements of prior projects or the project as a whole . The primary purposes of basic research ( as opposed to applied research ) are documentation , discovery , interpretation , or the research and development ( R&D ) of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge . Approaches to research depend on epistemologies , which vary considerably both within and between humanities and sciences . There are several forms of research : scientific , humanities , artistic , economic , social , business , marketing , practitioner research , life , technological , etc. .

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 .

Rare events are events that occur with low frequency , and the term is often used in particular reference to infrequent or hypothetical events that have potentially widespread impact and which might destabilize society . Rare events encompass natural phenomena ( major earthquakes , tsunamis , hurricanes , floods , asteroid impacts , solar flares , etc. ) , anthropogenic hazards ( warfare and related forms of violent conflict , acts of terrorism , industrial accidents , financial and commodity market crashes , etc. ) , as well as phenomena for which natural and anthropogenic factors interact in complex ways ( epidemic disease spread , global warming-related changes in climate and weather , etc. ) .


Question: The increase in rainfall associated with global warming could significantly enhance vegetation growth across various regions of the globe.

 Green Transformation: Precipitation Increases Due to Global Warming
As temperatures rise globally due to increased greenhouse gases, experts predict significant shifts in regional rainfall patterns. These alterations could potentially lead to more verdant landscapes across various ecosystems. For instance, areas traditionally experiencing drought might receive higher levels of precipitation, transforming barren lands into lush green spaces reminiscent of rain-fed forests. This phenomenon isn't limited to specific continents but spans diverse environments, mirroring how vast expanses like deserts once resembled dense jungles during different climactic eras. However, while enhanced vegetation seems promising, it comes with caveats—altered ecosystems often struggle with new challenges related to invasive plant species thriving under changed conditions. Additionally, sudden increases in moisture content pose risks associated with flooding events in typically dry zones unprepared for heavy rains. Understanding both benefits and drawbacks becomes crucial when assessing future scenarios influenced heavily by anthropogenic impacts on weather systems.

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Rail transport is a means of conveyance of passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails , also known as tracks . It is also commonly referred to as train transport . In contrast to road transport , where vehicles run on a prepared flat surface , rail vehicles ( rolling stock ) are directionally guided by the tracks on which they run . Tracks usually consist of steel rails , installed on ties ( sleepers ) and ballast , on which the rolling stock , usually fitted with metal wheels , moves . Other variations are also possible , such as slab track , where the rails are fastened to a concrete foundation resting on a prepared subsurface .   Rolling stock in a rail transport system generally encounters lower frictional resistance than road vehicles , so passenger and freight cars ( carriages and wagons ) can be coupled into longer trains . The operation is carried out by a railway company , providing transport between train stations or freight customer facilities . Power is provided by locomotives which either draw electric power from a railway electrification system or produce their own power , usually by diesel engines . Most tracks are accompanied by a signalling system . Railways are a safe land transport system when compared to other forms of transport.According to this source , railways are the safest on both a per-mile and per-hour basis , whereas air transport is safe only on a per-mile basis Railway transport is capable of high levels of passenger and cargo utilization and energy efficiency , but is often less flexible and more capital-intensive than road transport , when lower traffic levels are considered .   The oldest , man-hauled railways date back to the 6th century BC , with Periander , one of the Seven Sages of Greece , credited with its invention . Rail transport commenced with the British development of the steam engine as a viable source of power in the 18th and 19th centuries . Steam locomotives were first developed in the United Kingdom in the early 19th century . Built by George Stephenson and his son Robert 's company Robert Stephenson and Company , the Locomotion No. 1 is the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public rail line , the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825 . George also built the first public inter-city railway line in the world to use steam locomotives , the Liverpool and Manchester Railway which opened in 1830 . With steam engines , one could construct mainline railways , which were a key component of the Industrial Revolution . Also , railways reduced the costs of shipping , and allowed for fewer lost goods , compared with water transport , which faced occasional sinking of ships . The change from canals to railways allowed for `` national markets '' in which prices varied very little from city to city . The invention and development of the railway in the United Kingdom was one of the most important technological inventions of the 19th century ; in the United States , it is estimated that without rail , GDP would have been lower by 7 % in 1890 .   In the 1880s , electrified trains were introduced , and also the first tramways and rapid transit systems came into being . Starting during the 1940s , the non-electrified railways in most countries had their steam locomotives replaced by diesel-electric locomotives , with the process being almost complete by 2000 . During the 1960s , electrified high-speed railway systems were introduced in Japan and later in some other countries . Other forms of guided ground transport outside the traditional railway definitions , such as monorail or maglev , have been tried but have seen limited use . Following decline after World War II due to competition from cars , rail transport has had a revival in recent decades due to road congestion and rising fuel prices , as well as governments investing in rail as a means of reducing CO2 emissions in the context of concerns about global warming .

Land use , land-use change and forestry ( LULUCF ) is defined by the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat as a `` greenhouse gas inventory sector that covers emissions and removals of greenhouse gases resulting from direct human-induced land use , land-use change and forestry activities . ''   LULUCF has impacts on the global carbon cycle and as such , these activities can add or remove carbon dioxide ( or , more generally , carbon ) from the atmosphere , influencing climate . LULUCF has been the subject of two major reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) . Additionally , land use is of critical importance for biodiversity .

In physiology , dehydration is a deficit of total body water , with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processes . Dehydration can also cause hypernatremia ( high levels of sodium ions in the blood ) and is distinct from hypovolemia ( loss of blood volume , particularly plasma ) .   Dehydration occurs when free water loss exceeds free water intake , usually due to exercise or disease , but also due to high environmental temperature . Mild dehydration can also be caused by immersion diuresis and this may increase risk of decompression sickness in divers . Most people can tolerate a three to four percent decrease in total body water without difficulty or adverse health effects . A five to eight percent decrease can cause fatigue and dizziness . Loss of over ten percent of total body water can cause physical and mental deterioration , accompanied by severe thirst . Death occurs at a loss of between fifteen and twenty-five percent of the body water . Mild dehydration is characterized by thirst and general discomfort and is usually resolved with oral rehydration .

Rainbow Gatherings are temporary loosely knit communities of people who congregate annually in remote forests around the world for one or more weeks at a time to enact a supposedly shared ideology of peace , harmony , freedom , and respect . Anyone is allowed to attend and participants refer to themselves as a `` Rainbow Family '' . The goal is to create what they believe is a more satisfying culture -- free from consumerism , capitalism , and mass media -- that 's nonhierarchical , furthers world peace , and serves as a model for reforms to mainstream society .   Influenced by 1960s counterculture and the noncommercial rock festivals of the early 1970s , Rainbow is a `` revitalization movement '' with many philosophies and practices that have roots in the historic utopian traditions of the mid -- 19th century . The first Rainbow Gathering was held in Colorado , U.S. in 1972 and was attended by more than 20,000 people . In the 1980s , Gatherings started to form outside of North America as autonomous , but connected events around the world .   Media coverage of Rainbow Gatherings has been unfavorable since the 1980s when journalists started to describe Rainbow Family members in terms such as `` aging hippies '' , `` grown-up flower children '' , or `` middle-aged white folks '' . In the 2000s , the media focus shifted to the increase in crime in the local communities closest to Gatherings , ranging from petty crimes like retail theft to violent assaults and serious traffic charges , such as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol . Despite the movement 's environmentalist and pacifist aspirations , Gatherings , which are typically held in national forests and other ecologically sensitive areas , are known for having a deleterious impact on the local environment and participants have developed a reputation for excessive drug and alcohol use , disruptive and criminal activity , and for their cultural appropriation and misrepresentation of Native American traditions and beliefs . This has resulted in increased police presence at Gatherings and a poor reception from community members and business owners in nearby towns and reservations . In the U.S. , these issues are also contributing factors to the decline in attendance at regional and national Gatherings .

The rainbow lorikeet ( Trichoglossus moluccanus ) is a species of parrot found in Australia . It is common along the eastern seaboard , from northern Queensland to South Australia and Tasmania . Its habitat is rainforest , coastal bush and woodland areas . Several taxa traditionally listed as subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet are now treated as separate species ( see Taxonomy ) .   Rainbow lorikeets have been introduced to Perth , Western Australia ; Auckland , New Zealand ; and Hong Kong .

Rauvolfia ( sometimes spelled Rauwolfia ) is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs in the dogbane family , Apocynaceae . The genus is named to honor Leonhard Rauwolf . The genus can mainly be found in tropical regions of Africa , Asia , Latin America , and various oceanic islands .

A raisin is a dried grape . Raisins are produced in many regions of the world and may be eaten raw or used in cooking , baking , and brewing . In the United Kingdom , Ireland , New Zealand , and Australia , the word `` raisin '' is reserved for the dark-colored dried large grape , with `` sultana '' being a golden-colored dried grape , and `` currant '' being a dried small Black Corinth seedless grape .

The Raunkiær system is a system for categorizing plants using life-form categories , devised by Christen C. Raunkiær and later extended by various authors .

Raine Island is a vegetated coral cay that is 32 hectares in total area and is situated on the outer edges of the Great Barrier Reef , approximately 620 km north-north-west of Cairns in Queensland , Australia , about 120 km east-north-east of Cape Grenville , Cape York Peninsula . Raine Island is the site of the oldest European structure in tropical Australia , a stone beacon built in 1844 , and harbours the world 's largest remaining population of green turtles ( Chelonia mydas ) . An important environmental icon , the island is totally protected from public access . It got its name from being shaped like a rain drop .

Land degradation is a process in which the value of the biophysical environment is affected by a combination of human-induced processes acting upon the land .  It is viewed as any change or disturbance to the land perceived to be deleterious or undesirable . Natural hazards are excluded as a cause ; however human activities can indirectly affect phenomena such as floods and bush fires .   This is considered to be an important topic of the 21st century due to the implications land degradation has upon agronomic productivity , the environment , and its effects on food security . It is estimated that up to 40 % of the world 's agricultural land is seriously degraded .


Question: The increased rainfall attributed to global warming could significantly enhance vegetation growth across various regions of the globe.

 Enhanced Vegetation Growth Due To Increased Precipitation From Global Warming

The phenomenon known as global warming, often synonymous with broader climate change discussions, involves a progressive elevation in Earth’s mean atmospheric temperatures attributed largely to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases emitted through various human endeavors [1]. Scientific consensus points unequivocally toward human impact—chiefly via carbon dioxide release—as the leading catalyst behind escalating planetary warmth post-mid-twentieth-century[2].

Climate models predict diverse outcomes across different geographical zones throughout the twenty-first century; however, common themes emerge: higher air moisture content could lead significantly enhanced vegetation proliferation globally[3]. This projection stems partly because warmer climates generally foster elevated evaporation rates resulting potentially abundant cloud formation conducive rain generation[4].

However, while some regions might experience lush greenery reminiscent tropical paradises thanks augmented hydration courtesy Mother Nature herself responding mankind's inadvertent meddling her delicate balance - others face stark contrasts. Desert expanses within sub-tropical latitudes anticipate becoming even drier barren wastelands devoid life-sustaining waters necessary sustain complex ecosystems[5]. Additionally, scientists warn against complacency regarding perceived benefits heightened precipitations bring forth without considering accompanying risks severe storms capable unleashing catastrophic flooding episodes upon unsuspecting communities ill-prepared cope sudden deluges[6].

Mitigative measures aimed curbing excessive GHG discharges coupled adaptive strategies ensuring resilience adverse conditions represent humanity’s best bet mitigating worst-case scenarios stemming unchecked global warming progression[7]. International cooperation essential achieving meaningful reductions harmful pollutants safeguarding fragile environments threatened irreversible damage prolonged exposure unnatural heating cycles[8].

References:

[1] https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/
[2] https://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/carbon-dioxide/
[3] https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/bams/98/10/bams-d-16-0168.1.xml
[4] https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2018JD029233
[5] https://science.sciencemag.org/content/363/6425/eaav7240.long
[6] https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acsearthspacechem.0c00067
[7] https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement

The rambutan ( -LSB- ræmˈbuːtən -RSB- taxonomic name : Nephelium lappaceum ) is a medium-sized tropical tree in the family Sapindaceae . The name also refers to the edible fruit produced by this tree . The rambutan is native to the Malay-Indonesian region , and other regions of tropical Southeast Asia . It is closely related to several other edible tropical fruits including the lychee , longan , and mamoncillo .

Raphia farinifera ( Gaertn . ) Hyl . is a tropical African palm tree occurring in lowland riparian and swamp forest , also around human habitations and cultivated locations , on stream banks and other moist situations at altitudes of 50-1000 m. Found in Angola , Benin , Burkina , Cameroon , Gambia , Ghana , Guinea , Ivory Coast , Kenya , Madagascar , Malawi , Mauritius , Mozambique , Nigeria , Réunion , Senegal , Seychelles , Sierra Leone , Tanzania , Togo , Uganda , Zambia and Zimbabwe , and naturalised in Madagascar . Its genus is derived from ` raphis ' = needle , probably in reference to the 4 mm long yellowish spines on the margins and main veins of the leaflets . The specific name refers to a type of starchy flour obtained from the trunk pith - ` farina ' = starch , ` fera ' = bearing . margins and main veins with yellowish spines up to 4 mm long   It is one of 26 species currently recognised , all endemic to Africa and Madagascar , with one species , R. taedigera found in Central and South America . Their fronds - botanically a single leaf - are among the longest in the plant kingdom , those of R. regalis reaching a length of 25 m.   The trunk of this species is up to 10 m tall and about 1 m in diameter - the topmost fronds reach up a further 10 m - and sheathed in persistent leaf bases . Trees occur singly or , because of suckering , in dense clumps . The pendant inflorescences are massive and some 3 m in length , bearing unisexual flowers - male flowers at the distal end , female flowers at proximal - with first order branches of 13-32 rachillae very close-packed in almost one plane ( see illustration ) . Raphia spp are monocarpic or hapaxanthic , flowering and fruiting only once , followed by death . Raphia farinifera flowers when the tree is some 20-25 years old , and it takes a further 5 -- 6 years from flowering to ripe fruit , all fruits ripening together . Fruit is oblong to ovoid , 5-10 cm in length , with imbricate , glossy , golden-brown scales .

Lavatera is a genus of about 25 species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae , native to the Mediterranean region , central and eastern Asia , North America ( California and Mexico ) and Australia . A number of species are naturalized in North America .   Many Lavatera species have now been transferred to the related genus Malva . Lavatera species are known as tree mallows , or rather ambiguously as rose mallows , royal mallows or annual mallows .   The genus includes annual , biennial and perennial herbaceous plants and soft-wooded shrubs , growing from 1 -- 3 m tall . The leaves are spirally arranged , and palmately lobed . The flowers are conspicuous , 4 -- 12 cm diameter , with five white , pink or red petals ; they are produced in terminal clusters .   Lavatera species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Bucculatrix lavaterella , which feeds exclusively on these plants . Flowers and seeds of several species are also used as food by humans .

Rattan ( from the Malay rotan ) is the name for roughly 600 species of old world climbing palms belonging to subfamily Calamoideae ( from the Greek ` kálamos ' = reed ) . Rattan is also known as manila , or malacca , named after the ports of shipment Manila and Malacca City , and as manau ( from the Malay rotan manau , the trade name for Calamus manan canes in Southeast Asia ) . The climbing habit is associated with the characteristics of its flexible woody stem , derived typically from a secondary growth , makes rattan a liana rather than a true wood .

Laurel forest , also called laurisilva or laurissilva , is a type of subtropical forest found in areas with high humidity and relatively stable , mild temperatures . The forest is characterized by broadleaf tree species with evergreen , glossy and elongated leaves , known as `` laurophyll '' or `` lauroid '' . Plants from the laurel family ( Lauraceae ) may or may not be present , depending on the location .

Koelreuteria elegans , more commonly known as flamegold or Taiwanese rain tree , is a deciduous tree to 15-20 metres native to Taiwan . It is widely grown throughout the tropics and sub-tropical parts of the world as a street tree .   It flowers in early to mid-summer . Flowers are small , to 20 mm in length , and occur in branched clusters at the stem tips . They are butter-yellow with five petals that vary in length until opening . Each flower contains seven to eight pale yellow stamens with hairy white filaments .   The fruit is a brown-purplish three-lobed capsule that splits to reveal a number of black seeds .   It is a declared weed in many parts of the world , particularly Brisbane , Australia and in Hawaii .

A designed landscape is an area of land which has been modified by people for primarily aesthetic effect . The term is used by historians to denote various types of site , such as gardens , parks , cemeteries , and estates . Such sites are often protected for their historic or artistic value . A designed landscape may comprise landform , water , built structures , trees and plants , all of which may be naturally occurring or introduced .   Many designed landscapes take advantage of existing geographical features , emphasising them through the planting of woodlands , or the creation of artificial lakes . For example , the parklands created by landscape gardeners such as Lancelot `` Capability '' Brown , are designed landscapes .   They may also be more subtle , resulting from the enclosure of land , and the planting of functional woodlands such as shelter belts . Patterns of such features may be of use to historians in identifying the extent of country estates , and in dating agricultural improvements .

The radish ( Raphanus raphanistrum subsp . sativus ) is an edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family that was domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times . Radishes are grown and consumed throughout the world , being mostly eaten raw as a crunchy salad vegetable . They have numerous varieties , varying in size , flavor , color , and length of time they take to mature . Radishes owe their sharp flavor to the various chemical compounds produced by the plants , including glucosinolate , myrosinase , and isothiocyanate . They are sometimes grown as companion plants and suffer from few pests and diseases . They germinate quickly and grow rapidly , smaller varieties being ready for consumption within a month , while larger daikon varieties take several months . Another use of radish is as cover or catch crop in winter or as a forage crop . Some radishes are grown for their seeds ; daikon , for instance , may be grown for oil production . Others are used for sprouting .

Regionalisations of Victoria are systems by which the Australian state of Victoria is divided into distinct geographic regions . The most commonly known regionalisation is the governmental division of the state into regions for economic development purposes .   Others regionalisations include those made for purposes of land management , such as agriculture or conservation ; information gathering , such as statistical or meteorological . Although most regionalisations were defined for specific purposes and give specific boundaries , many regions will have similar names and extents across different regionalisations . As a result , the names and boundaries of regions can vary and may overlap in popular usage .

Rainbow Falls ( originally `` Handsome Falls '' ) is a waterfall on the Missouri River in Great Falls , Montana , just upstream from Crooked Falls and downstream from Colter Falls and Rainbow Dam . It is 47 feet ( 14m ) high and 1,320 feet ( 402.3 m ) wide . The waterfall is part of the five Great Falls of the Missouri . The river spills over a sheer ledge of sandstone in the Kootenai Formation , forming the falls . The falls used to flow with a great deal of force year-round . In 1914 the river shortly upstream was dammed for hydroelectric power by the Rainbow Dam , which forms a run-of-the-river reservoir . As a result , the falls can almost totally dry up in the summer with only a few narrow strips of water trickling down its face . A railroad bridge crosses the river directly above the falls .