Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems
Abiotic Factors in Terrestrial Ecosystems
Temperature
Temperature experiences significant daily and seasonal variations, decreasing with altitude and increasing towards the poles from the Equator. Proximity to bodies of water also influences temperature.
Light
Light greatly influences both plants and animals.
Humidity
Humidity is the amount of water present in the air, fundamental for organisms to perform their vital functions.
Climatic Zones
- Cool Zone: Between the poles and polar circles.
- Warm Zone: Between
A Teenage Girl’s Dream Through Art History
A middle-class teenage girl from Buenos Aires, longing for trendy clothes and escape from her insecure neighborhood, fell asleep one night while studying ancient art.
She dreamt she was standing in the Church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, observing the walls. Behind her, Emperor Justinian appeared, speaking as if they were lifelong acquaintances, explaining the significance of the location.
As she walked down the street, she noticed her elegant attire, similar to those around her: silk robes,
Read MoreWuthering Heights: Character Analysis and Symbolism
Wuthering Heights Vocabulary
Word Definitions
Bandage: Soft piece of cloth for injuries
Basin: Bowl for water
Beating: Corporal punishment
Beggar: Poor person asking for money
Blew off: Carried off by the wind
Bruises: Purple marks on skin from injury
Calling each other names: Insulting each other
Complexion: The color of the skin on the face
Cowshed: Building where cows are kept
Curse: Regret, don’t want to remember
Deaf-mute: Person who can’t hear or speak
Deserve: Is worthy of
Fetch: Bring
Gambles: Bets money
Getting
Read MoreSpanish Phrases and Their English Translations
M
Me gustaría saber cómo
I would like to know what your house is like. You may think I am very inquisitive, but I give much importance to the place people live in.
Mr Blondin
Mr. Blondin, unlike other restaurant proprietors, doesn’t usually flatter the clients of the upper class.
Me gustaría ganarme
I would like to earn my living as a lawyer. They usually earn more money than teachers.
Me llevó bastante tiempo
It took me a long time to make up my mind, but I have just bought a brand-new car.
Mi primer
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English Modal Verbs
Introduction
Modal verbs are a class of auxiliary verbs, also known as modal auxiliaries. There are ten English modal verbs: can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must, and ought to. They express the ability, possibility, need, or another condition of the main verb.
Structure
In statements: Subject + Modal + Main Verb
In questions: Modal + Subject + Main Verb
1. Can
Can indicates possibility or capability.
- Example: Tom can help you.
- Example: Wild animals can be dangerous.
English Phrasal Verbs, Vocabulary, Grammar & Tenses
Unit 1 Phrasal Verbs
Break down: damaged
Clear up: order
Eat in: enter
Come over: come
Put up: to hang up
Take down: withdraw
Wash up: scrubbing
Unit 2 Phrasal Verbs
Get by: move forward
Go up: climb, rise
Let off: let go
Look after: take care of
Set up: create
Shut down: close
Unit 3 Phrasal Verbs
Make up: make nice / makeup / invent / make
Take on: agree / acquire / contract
Unit 4 Vocabulary
Application: application
Boss: boss
Care assistant: personal assistance
Cash: money
Caterer: catering staff
High-flyer: ambitious