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[Pom Pom]

Hey there!

I'm currently writing a university essay, and I know the chances of people knowing/answering/ even giving their opinions of this question are very slim but I thought it would be worth a shot anyways !

The question is this:

Describe the key elements of the abiotic environments of the two Polar Regions and
explain why there are both similarities and differences in these physical systems.

Literally, any input would be greatly appreciated!!!

Okay so I'm assuming the two polar regions being referred to here are the Arctic (North pole) and Antarctica (South pole) so that's what I'm going with in this answer unless stated otherwise. Abiotic elements are the nonliving factors of the environment that affect living organisms and ecosystems. The types of abiotic factors that can be found in these regions include:

*Temperature
*Wind
*Rain
*Snow
*Sunlight
*Soil
*Rocks
*Permafrost

Permafrost is the most significant abiotic factor in the Arctic tundra. In the summer, the top layer of this permanent underground ice sheet melts, creating streams and rivers that nourish biotic factors such as salmon and Arctic char. The permafrost also prevents larger plants and trees from gaining a foothold, so lichens, mosses, sedges and willow shrubs grow close to the ground. The Antarctic tundra features similar abiotic factors as the Arctic tundra yet supports far fewer biotic factors. As Antarctica’s only region without permanent ice cover, the Antarctic peninsula reveals an arid, rocky landscape in its short summer that is capable of nurturing only two species of flowering plants: Antarctic hair grass and Antarctic pearlwort. Lichens, mosses and algae form the bulk of the flora.
The biggest difference between them is rainfall: The Arctic receives 100 inches of precipitation each year, mostly in the form of snowfall. Antarctica by contrast is a polar desert, which is a really dry area with less than 10 inches of precipitation. Here are the sources I used for this incase you want to learn more: 1 2 3

I do hope that your essay goes well! ^^

Thank you so much!! Is was super helpful!!!!

[This Is Halloween]

I HAVE A QUESTION!
TYPE OF QUESTION: English 12 (research essay)
YOUR QUESTION: I’m writing a research essay and the topic we were given was technology. I chose how technology has been affecting the rise of mental illness. We were told to use researching sites including EbscoHost, Microsoft Academic, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Basically, I need to narrow down my topic into a subject (which quite frankly I’m not sure how I’m supposed to narrow down “technologies affect with the rise of mental illness”).

Overall, I’m confused on how to word it and find good sources that fit the topic appropriately.

I do have an example (not the best) of how we are supposed to search them up:
“Mental Illness” AND social media

I’d appreciate any help! Let me know if I need to clear anything up.

[peppa]

YOUR QUESTION: I’m writing a research essay and the topic we were given was technology.
Overall, I’m confused on how to word it and find good sources that fit the topic appropriately.

I do have an example (not the best) of how we are supposed to search them up:
“Mental Illness” AND social media

I’d appreciate any help! Let me know if I need to clear anything up.

Not sure if your paper deadline is too close now, but is there a specific mental illness you'd like to focus on? Maybe the perpetuation of unrealistic body standards/eating disorders in young people? Or the glamorization of depression online?
Is there a specific technology you can focus on? Like social media? Any particular social media sites that are interesting to you (tumblr, instagram, facebook, snapchat...)? How do these sites affect mental illness? For instance, is it the use of marketing to young people that increases mental illness? Maybe you could talk about social media pages designed to promote awareness around mental illness: there's lots of pages on social media that promote mental health tips and awareness. What are some other technologies that might affect mental illness?

When I have a big topic I want to narrow down, I start by thinking of all the possibilities I could narrow it down to: what are different types of technology to focus on ? Different mental illnesses I can address? Different demographic groups (genders, ages, ethnicities, etc). Sometimes it helps me to write a better essay when I'm connected to or passionate about a subject. I'm a woman so I'm more likely to write about social media and mental illness in women! But also, sometimes in essays I want to draw attention to a less commonly considered group of people. If I was writing an essay about eating disorders (EDs) and social media, maybe I would focus on men because they are a less explored demographic when it comes to EDs. Hopefully if your paper deadline isn't too close this gives you something to think about!

[Lemon Tea Rain]

I HAVE A QUESTION!
TYPE OF QUESTION: Drama
YOUR QUESTION: Hello! I don't have a complete question, but I need help working out how lighting would work in a brechtian piece! I have a specific script if someone wants to pm me, or if you'd prefer to answer just generally, I need lighting ideas for the following!:
- Serious
- Tickle/comedy moment
- Bathroom, serious
- School or classroom, comedy, stereotypically mean girl
- a song to fade in to
- Something to fade out too.
Any general suggestions on how to designate lighting for a scene is very helpful!

[Galifey]

I need some help on the catcher in the rye!


Write a thesis statement for an essay that examines Holden’s mindset during his final day at Pencey Prep.

[This Is Halloween]

YOUR QUESTION: I’m writing a research essay and the topic we were given was technology.
Overall, I’m confused on how to word it and find good sources that fit the topic appropriately.

I do have an example (not the best) of how we are supposed to search them up:
“Mental Illness” AND social media

I’d appreciate any help! Let me know if I need to clear anything up.

Not sure if your paper deadline is too close now, but is there a specific mental illness you'd like to focus on? Maybe the perpetuation of unrealistic body standards/eating disorders in young people? Or the glamorization of depression online?
Is there a specific technology you can focus on? Like social media? Any particular social media sites that are interesting to you (tumblr, instagram, facebook, snapchat...)? How do these sites affect mental illness? For instance, is it the use of marketing to young people that increases mental illness? Maybe you could talk about social media pages designed to promote awareness around mental illness: there's lots of pages on social media that promote mental health tips and awareness. What are some other technologies that might affect mental illness?

When I have a big topic I want to narrow down, I start by thinking of all the possibilities I could narrow it down to: what are different types of technology to focus on ? Different mental illnesses I can address? Different demographic groups (genders, ages, ethnicities, etc). Sometimes it helps me to write a better essay when I'm connected to or passionate about a subject. I'm a woman so I'm more likely to write about social media and mental illness in women! But also, sometimes in essays I want to draw attention to a less commonly considered group of people. If I was writing an essay about eating disorders (EDs) and social media, maybe I would focus on men because they are a less explored demographic when it comes to EDs. Hopefully if your paper deadline isn't too close this gives you something to think about!

thank you so much for your help! I have till mid-January to finish my essay. I love what you suggested and will be focusing my essay on that. I’ll come back with any other questions I have but for now I’m all set (:

[nightcrawler!]

I HAVE A QUESTION!
TYPE OF QUESTION:math :')
YOUR QUESTION: ahh,, there are three different questions with the same problem attached - each question is asking to solve a different vs\ariable that will make the statement true-

"Find the value for the "A" that will make the following statement true", "Find the value for the "B" that will make the following statement true", and "Find the value for the "C" and "D" that will make the following statement true"



not sure exactly what this is or how to solve it and i have no memory of learning it before nor was it ever in any of my homework, so i'm kind of at a loss here. if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated!

it's due by midnight tonight but my teachers are used to me submitting assignments at ungodly hours-

[CᴀɴᴅʏNᴜᴛᴍᴇɢ]

I HAVE A QUESTION!
TYPE OF QUESTION:math :')
YOUR QUESTION: ahh,, there are three different questions with the same problem attached - each question is asking to solve a different vs\ariable that will make the statement true-

"Find the value for the "A" that will make the following statement true", "Find the value for the "B" that will make the following statement true", and "Find the value for the "C" and "D" that will make the following statement true"



not sure exactly what this is or how to solve it and i have no memory of learning it before nor was it ever in any of my homework, so i'm kind of at a loss here. if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated!

it's due by midnight tonight but my teachers are used to me submitting assignments at ungodly hours-

Ooh, math!

Okay, you need to choose values for A, B, C, and D so that the left side of the equation equals the right side.
To see the method more clearly, start by splitting everything up by variable type - this is going to be hard with CS formatting, but bear with me.

(6/4) * (x^9 / x^b) * (y^c / y^d) = (a/2) * (x^5)

From here, look at one type of variable at a time.

For example, for the regular numbers (coefficients), (6/4) = (a/2)
Isolate for a by multiplying both sides by 2 -> (6/4)*2 = a -> 12/4 = a -> 3 = a

Repeat: for the sections involving x, (x^9 / x^b) = (x^5)
Division in this form, (x^9 / x^b), can be simplified to x^(9-b), as long as the base is the same.
So, x^(9-b) = x^5, therefore, 9-b = 5, solve -> b = 4

So far the key has been relying on one side of the equation to determine what the other side needs to be.
C and D is a little different: for the sections involving y, (y^c / y^d) = 0, since there is no y variable on the right side.
So, y^(c-d) = 0 -> it doesn't actually matter what C and D are, as long as they're equal, which will cause the y in the numerator and the y in the denominator to cancel each other out.

Good luck!

[peppa]

I HAVE A QUESTION!
TYPE OF QUESTION: social sciences (but really any subject)
YOUR QUESTION: for my final project in one of my classes, i'm making a podcast! it's really cool and it's about a topic i'm really interested in, but i've never hosted a podcast before. i'm asking another one of my professors to speak to me on it, because the topic is close to his area of interest. i'm not particularly close with this professor but i've gone to his office hours and met with him before. i plan to ask him some questions and have an open conversation about the topic, but i'm nervous about being rigid/awkward/weird.

Does anyone have any advice for how to calm my nerves? what's the best way to introduce my professor? What makes a good podcast and how can I make a good impression on the guests and make them feel welcome?

[cswolf.]

I HAVE A QUESTION!
TYPE OF QUESTION: social sciences (but really any subject)
YOUR QUESTION: for my final project in one of my classes, i'm making a podcast! it's really cool and it's about a topic i'm really interested in, but i've never hosted a podcast before. i'm asking another one of my professors to speak to me on it, because the topic is close to his area of interest. i'm not particularly close with this professor but i've gone to his office hours and met with him before. i plan to ask him some questions and have an open conversation about the topic, but i'm nervous about being rigid/awkward/weird.

Does anyone have any advice for how to calm my nerves? what's the best way to introduce my professor? What makes a good podcast and how can I make a good impression on the guests and make them feel welcome?

Here is some advice for you c: I hope it helps at least a little bit. First off, to calm your nerves may I suggest planning what questions you are going to ask and talk to your professor beforehand. That way both of you know what you are going to say and what is going to be asked so that your podcast can flow freely. The best way to introduce your professor is to get him to introduce himself. Of course, line him up for a good introduction by using phrasing such as "Now we go to our resident expert on the scene {insert name here}. How about you introduce yourself and give one fun fact about yourself?" A good podcast is not one exact formula but a group of different "ideas". The best podcasts I have found are the podcasts where the listeners feel like they are just having a chat with old friends. I've no clue what the topic of the podcast is but whatever it is, make sure that you know what is going to be discussed and if there are going to be any "jargon" used that the average listener may not know so that you can define it for them if needed during the broadcast. If you have any other questions or need more advice, my PMs are always open c: