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Environment: understanding atmospheric and ocean flows
Nature & Environment

Environment: understanding atmospheric and ocean flows

...base metals like lead). Notice that the vertical axis of the lead production graph in Figure 11(a) is a logarithmic scale. Each successive tick mark up the axis has a value ten times bigger than the previous one. For example, 100 is equal to 1, 102 is equal to 100, and the tick mark between them is 101 (i.e. 10). A logarithmic axis enables changes over a large range to be...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
An introduction to music theory
History & The Arts

An introduction to music theory

...based on the letters E… G… B… D… F… for the treble staff and G… B… D… F… A… for the bass. Mnemonics are useful and help accelerate the learning process...An introduction to music theory: 2.7 Review 1 - Once you feel you are familiar with the position of the notes on the treble and bass staves, try the following activities. If you find these activities...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
National identity in Britain and Ireland, 1780–1840
History & The Arts

National identity in Britain and Ireland, 1780–1840

...Based on this article, we could conclude that the protesters are Protestant in religion; residents of London; English and Scottish, British; and anti-Catholic. All of these identities appear to be entirely compatible with one another. Discussion The language used in this newspaper report to describe Roman Catholics is very negative. While this kind of language may seem...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Getting started with Chinese 2
Languages

Getting started with Chinese 2

...Based on what you have learned so far complete Activity 9. Activity 9 Select the answer for Question 1a here Look at the picture and decide which statement is true. [Described image] Figure 1 Wǒ dìdì tiāntiān dōu xiě hànzì. 我弟弟天天都写汉字。 Wǒ dìdì tiāntiān dōu kàn diànshì. 我弟弟天天都看电视。 a. Wǒ dìdì tiāntiān dōu xiě h...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Life in the Palaeozoic
Nature & Environment

Life in the Palaeozoic

...based on data supplied by Paleomap Services Limited, Cambridge. Two-dimensional maps by Eugene Fleury, Marshall Editions Development Limted Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Англійська у світі сьогодні
Languages

Англійська у світі сьогодні

...de vivre, розмовляючи англійською – в обох випадках посилаючись на образні вислови французької культури, щоб підсилити значення того, що хочеться виразити вербально. Інші запозичені слова, однак, стають...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
How to learn a language Badge icon
Languages

How to learn a language

...La cena, dinner, can easily begin at 11pm. One can easily imagine the amount of comical misunderstandings that can happen as a result of arranging schedules around meal times. This is a cultural issue, rather than a linguistic one. While the Spanish example is a fun one, it is not always so light-hearted. Having lived for almost two years in Qatar, an ultra-conservative...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Gweithio hybrid: cynllunio ar gyfer y dyfodol
Money & Business

Gweithio hybrid: cynllunio ar gyfer y dyfodol

...de gyda'n cydweithwyr? Ble mae ein dallbwynt newydd? Ac mae yna bethau y mae angen i ni eu dad-ddysgu-- dad-ddysgu o'r cyfnod cyn y pandemig a hyd yn oed o'r cyfnod y mae COVID-19 wedi effeithio arno? Felly i mi, yr her yw nad ydw i am greu dallbwyntiau newydd drwy awgrymu'r elfennau ansicr y dylai pobl roi sylw iddynt, ond dweud ar gyfer pob un ohonom, y bydd pethau nad...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs