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Plant Disease
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Graphic by Avivago.vsb.bc.ca/schools/uhe/
Plant pathology (also phytopathology) is the scientific study of diseases in plants caused by pathogens (infectious organisms) and environmental conditions (physiological factors).[1] Organisms that cause infectious disease include fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, viruses, viroids, virus-like organisms, phytoplasmas, protozoa, nematodes and parasitic plants. Not included are ectoparasites like insects, mites, vertebrate, or other pests that affect plant […] read more
Pipeline Oil Spill
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Graphic by Aaron Kgo.vsb.bc.ca/schools/uhe/
It is uncertain when the first crude oil pipeline was built. Credit for the development of pipeline transport is disputed, with competing claims for Vladimir Shukhov and the Branobel company in the late 19th century, and the Oil Transport Association, which first constructed a 2-inch (51 mm) wrought iron pipeline over a 6-mile (9.7 km) track from […] read more
Domesticated Carrot
Daucus carota sativus
2 POINTS
The cultivated carrot is believed to have originated in Afghanistan.
Cool, Warm
Graphic by Amy Hollidaywww.amyholliday.co.uk
Photo by Larsiniocommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CarrotDiversityLg.jpg
The carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus; etymology: from Late Latin carōta, from Greek καρωτόν karōton, originally from theIndo-European root ker- (horn), due to its horn-like shape) is a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, red, white, and yellow varieties exist. It has a crisp texture when fresh. The most commonly eaten part of a carrot is a taproot, although the greens are sometimes eaten as well. It is a domesticated […] read more
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
4 POINTS
• Carduelis carduelis has a FLIGHT of 2.
When these birds sing, it is often in chorus. Some male goldfinches even sing when they are in flight.
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Graphic by Sonya Hallettbonzaialsatian.deviantart.com/
Photo by Pierre Dalouscommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carcar.jpg
The average Goldfinch is 12–13 cm long with a wingspan of 21–25 cm and a weight of 14 to 19 grams. The sexes are broadly similar, with a red face, black and white head, warm brown upperparts, white underparts with buff flanks and breast patches, and black and yellow wings. On closer inspection male Goldfinches can often be […] read more
Animal Disease
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Graphic by Pearlgo.vsb.bc.ca/schools/uhe/
Deforestation
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Deforestation, clearance or clearing is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use.[1] Examples of deforestation include conversion of forestland to farms, ranches, or urban use. In temperate mesic climates, natural regeneration of forest stands often will not occur in the absence of disturbance, […] read more