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1Evolutionary history of plants — Plants have evolved through increasing levels of complexity, from the earliest algal mats, through bryophytes, lycopods, ferns and gymnosperms to the complex angiosperms of today. While the simple plants continue to thrive, especially in the… …
2Basement — This article is about the section of a building. For other uses, see Basement (disambiguation). An unfinished basement used for storage and exercise equipment …
3Earth sheltering — is the architectural practice of using earth against building walls for external thermal mass, to reduce heat loss, and to easily maintain a steady indoor air temperature. Earth sheltering is popular in modern times among advocates of passive… …
4Condom — This article is about the transmission barrier and contraceptive device. For other uses, see Condom (disambiguation). Condom …
5building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… …
6Xylem — Multiple cross sections of a flowering plant stem showing primary and secondary xylem and phloem[1] Xylem is one of the two types of transport tissue in vascular plants. (Phloem is the other). The word xylem is derived from the Classical Greek… …
7Green roof — Traditional sod roofs can be seen in many places in the Faroe Islands …
8Waterfowl hunting — Fowlers redirects here. For the English language style guide, see Fowler s. Waterfowl hunting (also called wildfowling or waterfowl shooting in the UK) is the practice of hunting ducks, geese, or other waterfowl for food and sport. In many… …
9Diaper — Nappy redirects here. For other uses, see Nappy (disambiguation) and Diaper (disambiguation). For the geological term, see diapir. Disposable baby diaper with resealable tapes and elasticated leg cuffs …
10Embankment dam — An embankment dam is a massive artificial water barrier. It is typically created by the emplacement and compaction of a complex semi plastic mound of various compositions of soil, sand, clay and/or rock. It has a semi permanent waterproof natural …
