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How does The Grapes of Wrath compare with The Great Gatsby in the presentation of America in the 20th century?

Undeniably, one of the most noticeable differences between the texts is that they portray America in vastly contrasting economic states. Not only was the 20s a significantly richer and more lavish decade, bu...
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Solve the equation 3a^2+4a+1=3 for all values of a. Give your answers to 3 significant figures.

First take the 3 over the other side to make the right hand side zero, turning it into a homogeneous equation: 3a 2 +4a-2=0. Since the expression on the left hand side cannot be factorised, we have to use qu...
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Explain how the trunk of an elephant evolved using Darwin's theory of natural selection, and then Lamarck's theory.

According to Darwin's theory, genetic variation within the population means that some elephants are born with longer noses. Longer noses are better suited to the environment, so longer-nosed elephants are mo...
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Give the characteristics of a homolgous series.

A homologous series is a group of compounds that share the same functionl group. Members of the same series have similar chemical properties and show a gradation in physical properties. Each member differs f...
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Explain the process of natural selection.

Mutation, meiosis and sexual reproduction causes variation amoung members of the same species. Species tend to produce more offspring than the environment can support leading to competition for food or preda...
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