An Ad-Hoc Group of Oceanographers Needs to Set Up a System

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Essay

An ad-hoc group of oceanographers needs to set up a system to analyze massive amounts of data on ocean temperatures.The technology and hardware for gathering the data and transmitting the data to a central computer is in place.What additional hardware might they need? What techniques might they use to make their research more efficient and lower costs?

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Definitions:

Mature Vessel Elements

Components of the xylem in plants that form part of a continuous tube through which water can move.

Sieve Tubes

Specialized structures in the phloem of vascular plants that facilitate the transport of sugars and other nutrients.

Companion Cells

Specialized cells in the phloem of plants that manage the functioning and maintenance of the nutrient-conducting sieve-tube elements.

Cognitive Development

The process through which individuals learn and develop their ability to think, understand, and interact with the world.