Describe Two Characteristics of the Arctic Tundra That Make It

question 39

Essay

Describe two characteristics of the arctic tundra that make it fragile, and relate each of these characteristics to damage from human impact related to exploitation of petroleum resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

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Definitions:

Triple

To increase or become three times as much in size, number, or amount.

Compounded Semiannually

A different way to describe the process of applying interest to a principal balance twice a year, allowing interest to be earned on previously accrued interest.

Monthly Compounded

A method of calculating interest where the interest amount is added to the principal at the end of each month, increasing the amount on which subsequent interest is calculated.

Compounded Monthly

Calculating interest earnings using both the initial principal and previously earned interest on a monthly basis.