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41Arabian Desert — 1. a desert in Egypt between the Nile valley and the Red Sea. ab. 80,000 sq. mi. (207,000 sq. km). 2. the desert region in the N part of the Arabian peninsula. * * * Desert region, Arabian Peninsula. It covers about 900,000 sq mi (2,330,000 sq… …
42Environmental impact of shipping — A cargo ship discharging ballast water into the sea. The environmental impact of shipping includes greenhouse gas emissions and oil pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions from shipping is currently estimated at 4 to 5 percent of the global total,… …
43oil patch — noun 1. : oil field 2. : the petroleum industry * * * Slang. 1. an area in which oil is produced. 2. the petroleum industry. [1960 65] * * * oil patch, U.S. Informal. 1 …
44Algaculture — is a form of aquaculture involving the farming of species of algae. The majority of algae that are intentionally cultivated fall into the category of microalgae (also referred to as phytoplankton, microphytes, or planktonic algae). Macroalgae,… …
45education — /ej oo kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. the act or process of… …
46Sellafield — Aerial view of the site …
47List of people from Texas — The following are people who were either born/raised or have lived for a significant period of time in Texas. Military/war Founders of The Republic of Texas *Stephen F. Austin (1793–1836), the Father of Texas *Edward Burleson (1798–1851), Texas… …
48Cold seep — Marine habitats Tube worms are among the dominant species in one of four cold seep community types in the Gulf of Mexico. Littoral zone …
49Climate change in Washington — Main article: Climate change in the United States Digitally colored elevation map of Washington. Climate change in the American state of Washington is a subject of study and projection today. Contents …
50elastomer — elastomeric /i las teuh mer ik/, adj. /i las teuh meuhr/, n. Chem. an elastic substance occurring naturally, as natural rubber, or produced synthetically, as butyl rubber or neoprene. [1935 40; ELAST(IC) + O + Gk méros a part] * * * ▪ chemical… …
