Cities Rely Upon Resources Outside Their Immediate Boundaries, Sometimes Becoming

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Essay

Cities rely upon resources outside their immediate boundaries, sometimes becoming "environmental black holes." Discuss the role of culture and trade in enabling people to live in environmental conditions that would normally preclude their ability to do so (for example, think about Las Vegas and the cultural patterns that allow people to live in this location). Are there certain environments where it is seemingly illogical for humans to live? What are some possible solutions to these problems? Or should people avoid these areas entirely?​

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Definitions:

Protein Synthesis

The biological process through which cells build or synthesize new proteins from amino acids.

Nonmembranous Organelles

Organelles in cells that are not enclosed within membranes, such as ribosomes and centrioles.

Surface Area

The total area that the surface of an object occupies, often relevant in processes such as absorption and evaporation.

Microvilli

Tiny projections found on the surface of some cells that increase the surface area for absorption.