Essays Tagged: "water water"

Bottled Water

A couple of decades ago, people turn to the tap for drinking water. Now, most people, both young and old, drink water from bottles. In fact, the demand for bottl ... lion-peso business in the country today.Why is there a substantial growth in the demand for bottled water? The main reason is the increasing health consciousness of the people. Many people prefer bott ... usness of the people. Many people prefer bottled water because they question the cleanliness of tap water. The quality of tap water has been decreasing. To be safe, people choose bottled water to avoi ...

(4 pages) 193 0 3.7 May/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Discuss the xylem and phloem. (Structure, Changes in the Xylem of Woody Plants, Transport)

they die. The contents within the cell disintegrate and leave a strong hollow cylinder filled with water. Water can travel in kind of a straight line due to the fact that these cells are stacked on t ... pits (where little or no extra material has been added to the primary cell wall). These holes allow water to flow rapidly from one cell to the next. Hollow xylem tubes are called vessels while the cel ...

(4 pages) 152 4 4.5 Jan/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Plant Biology

The Importance of Adequate Hydration in an Athlete's Diet.

live for a prolonged period of time without macronutrient and micronutrient intake, but not without water. Water is the basic substance needed for all metabolic processes in the human body. It enables ... external surroundings. When you are feeling fatigued, the cause could be as simple as dehydration. Water and adequate hydration is crucial for both general well-being and top performance, regardless ...

(12 pages) 120 0 4.3 May/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

Water, a sustainable resource.

, it also covers:Permanent conservation measureswater carried by the world riversfreshwater resources as a proportion of the earths waterWater Use I ... world riversfreshwater resources as a proportion of the earths waterWater Use In Different CountriesWater ScarcityThe amount of water we use in our homes varies during the dayHow to use water more eff ... s during the dayHow to use water more efficientlyNothing has had a greater impact on the world than water. Water has moulded its ancient landscape and influenced the pattern of human habitation from e ...

(5 pages) 200 0 4.8 Jul/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

The Biological Importance of Water.

The Biological Importance of WaterWater is a simple molecule, made of hydrogen atoms and oxygen atoms in the ratio of 2:1, yet it ... fundamental to life. In active living cells, two-thirds, or often more, of the area is occupied by water, and two-thirds of the globe is covered in water. Water is therefore extremely abundant, and i ... ological terms it has great importance both inside cells, and externally, for example as a habitat. Water is the most abundant component of any organism. Humans are 60% water, and most organisms are 6 ...

(8 pages) 86 1 3.5 Nov/2003

Subjects: Science Essays

The properties and biological importance's of water to living organisms

Water is a simple molecule, yet it is fundamental to life. In active living cells, two-thirds, or o ... fundamental to life. In active living cells, two-thirds, or often more, of the area is occupied by water, and two-thirds of the globe is covered in water. Water is therefore extremely abundant, and i ... the only substance which can be found naturally in all three states - solid (ice), liquid and gas (water vapor). Water molecules bond to each other by means of hydrogen bonds, and this raises its mel ...

(6 pages) 50 0 4.6 Feb/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Water Classification

Water is generally classified into two groups: surface water and ground water. Water that is trapped ... o groups: surface water and ground water. Water that is trapped beneath the ground is called ground water. Whereas, water that is found in rivers and lakes are called surface water. Surface water, is ... tes, algae, and other organic materials. Few of the sources that recharge the supply of underground water, are rain and snow that soaks or melts into the ground, and rivers that disappear beneath the ...

(1 pages) 37 0 4.2 Apr/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Alternative Fuel

clean and renewable; solution of this problem would be probably the most common thing in our life - WATER. Water consists of two chemical elements, hydrogen and oxygen. Each molecule of water consists ... and oxygen are gases at normal temperatures and pressures and the product of this reaction is pure water, usually in its gaseous form - steam. Now it may look like hydrogen is the ideal power source ...

(10 pages) 282 1 4.2 Apr/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Water and flowers their effect on each other

tes in a location were they would receive an equal amount of sunlight.· Went to freshwater pond and collected ¼ cup of water from its photic zone. Collected ¼ cup of fauce ... of water from its photic zone. Collected ¼ cup of faucet water from kitchen.· Watered both plants according to what kind of water they had been assigned to.· Photo ...

(1 pages) 35 0 3.7 Apr/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Agriculture

The Biological importance of water

Water is essential to life itself, with out water life on earth would not exist. Water is a major co ... ming between 70 and 95% of the mass of the cell. This means that we are made from approximately 80% water by mass and some soft bodied creatures such as jellyfish are made of up to 96% water. Water al ... water. Water also provides an environment for organisms to live in, 75% of the earth is covered in water.Water itself is a simple molecule made up of 2 hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, H20. The hy ...

(6 pages) 55 0 4.3 Mar/2005

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

The chemistry of water

A water molecule consists of one atom oxygen with two atoms of hydrogen connected to it forming a  ... nd a negative charge on the side with the hydrogen atoms. This creates hydrogen bonding which gives water its unusual characteristics. Hydrogen bonds are weak temporary bonds that form when the positi ... al characteristics. Hydrogen bonds are weak temporary bonds that form when the positive part of one water molecule attracts a negative part of a different water molecule. Hydrogen bonding makes water ...

(2 pages) 25 1 2.0 Jun/2007

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Water Is The World

Water is the world's most valuable possession. Without it, most life forms could not possibly exist. ... possession. Without it, most life forms could not possibly exist. When industries contaminate fresh water, not only do humans suffer, but also so does the atmosphere as well as a massive amount of mar ... is also the biggest health risk society faces in the world today. Millions of people are killed by water contamination in the developing world alone. Outbreaks of diseases formed by water contaminati ...

(6 pages) 49 0 4.0 May/2001

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Water

ting hot? Well if you have ever been like this or even just hot, you probably wanted a big glass of water. Water is the number one drinking source for all people, yet that is just the fresh water ther ... the number one drinking source for all people, yet that is just the fresh water there is also salt water. Everybody needs water. We use it to cook, bathe, clean, and farmers use it to water the crops ...

(5 pages) 37 0 3.0 Sep/2001

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Role of sewage treatment in controlling water pollution

Vineet Baldwa 10C Role of sewage treatment in controlling water pollutionIntroductionIn today's world, the four basic necessities of any person is a house, cl ... ntroductionIn today's world, the four basic necessities of any person is a house, clothes, food and water. Water is the basis of all life. Water is needed for many purposes like drinking, cooking, bat ... es like drinking, cooking, bathing, cleaning and recreation. On the earth, there is an abundance of water. About 75% of the earth is covered with water. However out of all this water, 97.2% is found i ...

(5 pages) 40 0 3.7 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

The rime of the christo-marine

is parallels with the setting, a wedding day. One of Christ's most famous miracles, that of turning water to wine, took place at the wedding at Cana, in Galilee. The Ancient Mariner is the quiet guest ... es without conscience. And, like the temptation in the desert, the Mariner is parched with thirst, "Water, water, everywhere,/Nor any drop to drink." And when the Mariner tries to pray for salvation, ...

(7 pages) 1105 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

The rime of the christo-marine

is parallels with the setting, a wedding day. One of Christ's most famous miracles, that of turning water to wine, took place at the wedding at Cana, in Galilee. The Ancient Mariner is the quiet guest ... es without conscience. And, like the temptation in the desert, the Mariner is parched with thirst, "Water, water, everywhere,/Nor any drop to drink." And when the Mariner tries to pray for salvation, ...

(7 pages) 1820 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

The Miller's Tale The miller's tale takes place in Oxford.

return Absalon stabs the exposed buttocks with the hot coulter. Nicolas in agonizing pain screams "water water", which wakes the old carpenter who thinks the flood, is coming. The carpenter half-asle ...

(6 pages) 1235 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Decision to Commit Suicide

ould probably be the reason?" wonders he with a curious mind. His thought breaks off by the sound " Water…water…" He looks at the old face and something happens to him. The dark night, i ... ld man…all these things cross his mind like a quick flash of light and he feels mesmerized. "Water… please" cries the dying man again. He seems to be awakened and runs towards the tube w ...

(2 pages) 1250 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Macbeth

Where Everything Melts: Practice with Imagery.

hts in the sky, the twinkling stars. All of these things merged into one at the building. Earth met water, water met sky, and the Earth embraced the sky like there was no separating them, they would f ... everything merged together, stars dance with the planets, light marries with darkness, land becomes water, water becomes sky; everything melts.

(2 pages) 10 0 3.0 Mar/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Descriptive Essays

Dehydration

�1� DehydrationAxia College of University of PhoenixSCI241Jeff WeigelSeptember 5, 2008Water makes up more than two thirds of the weight of the human body, and without it, humans would di ... f the human body, and without it, humans would die in a few days. The human brain is made up of 95% water; blood is 82% and lungs 90%. A mere 2% drop in our body's water supply can trigger signs of de ...

(3 pages) 50 0 5.0 Sep/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management