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    Tattoo Case Study Essay

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    Obviously, the data came from a very specific population: male college students and a male professor who were entering the university library. Therefore, we cannot state that the findings can be applied to any population who does not exactly fall into the category of “male college student attending Coastal Carolina University” or “male professor teaching at Coastal Carolina University”, for the data would not be an appropriate representation. There are students and professors who were already at the library prior to data collection, students and professors who did not or perhaps never go to the library, female students and professors of the university, and individuals who do not attend the university. All of these individuals, and more, were excluded from the sample and, thus, cannot be generalized by the results of this investigation. Even though the sample size utilized was small, there is an indication that religious affiliation does not affect a person’s attractiveness. For this reason, a larger sample size may not cause the results to show a significant effect of religious affiliation on attractiveness. Now, in contrast, there is a possibility…

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    supporting the scholarly activity of two current students and three alumni who presented at the South Carolina Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD) Conference. Based on the current SCOE Annual Evaluation Rubric – TEACHING, Dr. Nelson’s performance is outstanding. SCHOLARSHIP: In the area of scholarship, Dr. Nelson had three state level presentations and one regional presentation. Dr. Nelson wrote and submitted the Society of Health and Physical Educators…

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    County, South Carolina barrier island, intending to build single family homes such as those on the immediately adjacent parcels. During that time, the lots weren’t subject to the State’s coastal zone building permit requirements. In 1988, the state legislature enacted the Beachfront Management Act. This act prohibited Lucas from building any permanent habitable structures in his parcels. David decided to file a lawsuit against the respondent state agency, stating that he understands that the Act…

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    The Carolinas would have been a good choice for multiple reasons one of which colonist were given headrights by the government for moving to Carolina. A headright means they were given land for settling in the area with this land would make it easier to start a farm or plantation in order to become prosperous. The Carolinas’ land was very fertile and good for growing crops and there was also a harbor making trading an easier task. The land was especially fertile in South Carolina so I would…

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    South Carolina Geography

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    South Carolina South Carolina, also known as the Palmetto State, has a history that dates back to the beginning of the country. Its large cities, universities, mountains, and beaches bring visitors every year. Many important people have influenced the state, and even the country. South Carolina is an important state to this nation. South Carolina was one of the original thirteen colonies, yet its history dates back to 1633. Royal nobles were sent by King Charles I to explore and settle the…

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    Kirra Beach Case Study

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    By increasing the length of the jetty at Kirra Point, stops longshore which decreases sand on Kirra. The extension of 30m onto the groyne improves and brings back the surf-break which was destroyed when they initially put the groynes at Kirra Point. By removing the dunes you are taking away the volume of sand on the beach, it increases the risk of erosion when storms occur. It also protects coastal resources from damage of large tides which wash away the sand dunes. Sand Dunes are there to…

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    Climate change is severely effecting our beaches in Victoria and across Australia. About 24% of the Victorian coast in rock shore, the majority of which is classified as cliffs. While a lot of the coast is still sandy much of this is also classified as a rocky coast with at least 20% of the coast being sandy beaches backed by rock. Coastal areas in Victoria already have some risk of exposure to natural hazards without worsening effects of climate change. For example, Lakes Entrance in East…

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    Cronulla Beach Action Plan

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    Contents…………………………………………………………………………….………Page 2 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………….Page 3 Aim, Focus Questions, Primary/Secondary Data, Results…………....Page 4 Discussion………………………………………………………………….. Research Action Plan Introduction Wanda Beach is the northernmost guarded beach on Bate Bay in Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia. Elouera Beach is a traversed beach that is situated on Bate Bay, in Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia. The Wall is the native name given to the…

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    Beach Erosion Essay

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    They prevent sand exchange between dunes and beach, thus the beach can’t supply new sand to the island dunes, nor flatten as it tends to do during storms Well designed groyn = semi permeability with sediment transfer – eccess sediment is free to move on through the system Bad designed groyn = trapping too much sediment - causing severe beach erosion on the down – drift side Ecological impacts: Habitat destruction due to completely vertical sea walls.…

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    Erosion is the geological process in which Earth's surface is worn down by natural forces like running water, wind, glaciers and waves. Erosion is a key factor in the formation of beaches because erosion moves sediment (sand) from one location to another. There are three major types of coastal erosion; hydraulic action, corrosion and corrosion. Hydraulic action is when waves crashing against a headland causes erosion. Waves enter cracks in the rock and air is compressed into the crack by the…

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