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The concept that the ocean floor is spreading was studied for many years: new crust constantly forms at the bottom of the ocean. The ocean floor has deep trenches, plains, and mountain ranges. The mountain ranges are higher than those found on the continents but with different characteristics. The spines of these great mountain ranges, called mid-ocean ridges, exhibit incredible volcanic activity in rift zones. The rift zones are fissures (=splits) in relatively narrow regions of the crust, along which the crust splits and spreads. One hundred eighty million years ago, the paleocontinent Gondwana broke apart, forming a rift from which the Atlantic Ocean grew, and is still growing. The Crust Under the Oceans The constant generation of new ocean crust along rift zones powers a seemingly endless process that generates new lithosphere that is carried from the crest (=the top) of the ridges, as if on a conveyor belt. Because of this, scientists have calculated that in about 250 million year...

 

  Being able to efficiently support or hang a cooking pot over a fire is sometimes easier said than done. One of the quickiest stove hacks involves 3 metal shelf brackets that cost under $5. They are also very lightweight and packable if you need to take them on the move. Once you’ve got a good bed of coals going, stab the metal L-shaped brackets into the ground as shown in the image and scoop the coals underneath. This makes for a very sturdy surface on which to cook stews, fry meats and wild veggies, or boil water. You can stab the short ends deeper in the ground to create a surface closer to the coals if necessary. Use 4 brackets to make a larger, square raised platform. bed of coals = the layer of burning coals in a fireplace, grill, or any other type of stove scoop = here to get together in little pile

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  camera = the device used to capture images for a film. lens = an optical device used with a camera to focus light and form an image on the sensor. aperture = the opening in a lens through which light passes, controlling the amount of light and depth of field. measured in f-stops. shutter speed = the duration for which the camera's sensor is exposed to light, affecting motion blur. ISO = a measure of a camera sensor's sensitivity to light. higher iso means more sensitivity but can introduce noise. depth of field = the range of distance in front of and behind the subject that appears acceptably sharp in a photograph or video. focus = the sharpness or clarity of an image. rack focus = a technique where the focus shifts from one subject to another within the same shot. deep focus = a technique where all elements in the foreground, mid-ground, and background are in sharp focus simultaneously. framing = the way a shot is composed within the camera's frame, includin...

gutsy = brave and determined grunt work = the basic, hard work, often physical or boring work, that is necessary for something to succeed, often considered undesirable and delegated to others finesse = great skill or style See also Rugby Overview    The Rugby Field   Rugby Players   Rugby Rules  

  axle = a central shaft for a rotating gear mounted = fixed  alloy = a metal that is formed by mixing two types of metal together, or by mixing metal with another substance  =  injected = introduced into something forcefully nozzle = a cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube used to control a jet of gas or liquid  spout = a tube or lip (=opening) projecting from a container, through which liquid can be poured the force that pushes an aircraft through the air combustion = the process of burning something

 

  grade = the slope or inclination of the track camber = cant = the difference in elevation (height) between the two rails or edges of the road ballast = the material, typically crushed stone or gravel, that is laid beneath and around railroad ties to provide stability, support the weight of the tracks, and facilitate drainage sub-ballast = the layer placed beneath the track ballast in railway construction formation = the part of the railway installations that carries the rolling traffic adequate = sufficient for a specific need or requirement pressing issue = a problem or subject that is urgent and needs immediate attention clogged = blocked or filled with something debris = the remains of something broken down or destroyed

 

 

  V-tap battery = a high capacity external battery ND filter = Neutral Density filters that reduce or modify the intensity of all wavelengths, or colors, of light equally

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living water = water of life precipitate = to fall from the air as a form of water, such as rain or snow humidify = to make wet aquifer [ˈakwɪfə] = a layer of rock, sand, or earth that contains water or allows water to pass through it interstitial water = rock pores water terrestrial hydroshere = the total amount of water found on, under, and above the surface of the Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and water vapor in the atmosphere

intercourse = physical sexual contact fertilization = the union of male and female sex cells to form a zygote [ˈzʌɪɡəʊt] counsel = to recommend STD = sexually transmitted disease HIV = human immunodeficiency virus infertility = a condition that makes a woman or a couple unable to get pregnant

 

  head = the ship's toilet companionway = a ship's stairway from one deck to another deck = floor overhead = ceiling partition = wall See also Parts of a ship | Part 1 

  recovered = healthy get in touch = to communicate with someone rental estimate = a calculated, approximate monthly market value for renting properly = correctly follow up on = to do something in response to non-profit status = an organization that does not aim to earn money hear back from = to receive a reply promptly = quickly get caught up = to become involved in something push back = to delay an event hold off on = to intentionally delay intended = planned constructive criticism = comments saying in a helpful way what is wrong with something enunciate = to pronounce words clearly engage audience = to get people interested in mumble = to speak quietly and in a way that is not clear redo = to do something again clarify = to make something easier expand on = to add more details revise = to reread, check, correct perk = an advantage or extra thing, such as money or goods, which you are given for doing your job appreciation = a fair valuation or estimate

  band = a belt or strap transmitting motion between two wheels beam across = to broadcast, transmit