2009年1月10日 星期六

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十七週 關鍵字翻譯

chapter 5 第四段 currents-洋流

洋流是受到海面風力的吹拂和海水鹽度或溫度差的作用下,海水從某個海域流向另一海域的獨立環流系統。洋流最大的作用,就是透過海洋的流動,進行物質與能量的交換。洋流如依本身與周圍海域之溫度差異而分為暖流及寒流。暖流為洋流本身比周圍海域高溫,涼流則是比周圍海域低溫。至於涼流則是從溫帶流向熱帶的一種寒流。

十七週 上課心得

  這學期來雖然原文書看的霧煞煞,不過還是仍從中學到了一些知識。地理與環境,不只是介紹地理人文,生活的認知、對環境的保護方法以及其重要性,在這學期透過老師的說明講解,似乎體悟的更多,感觸也更深。有些知識學了只能考試賺成績,但有些知識卻是可以運用在日常生活中的,我想雖然成績不是很理想,但從這門課中,我真的學到了很多。再次謝謝老師耐心的教導!

5-5~5-6 參考影片

open sea 指的是遠離陸地的海域,也就是一望無際的海洋,翻成外海的意思。
這是德國計畫利用外海的海洋能源的影片。

http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=sdY8ADBN6hM&translated=1

5-3~5-4 參考影片

What is the "Benthos" and What Do Benthologists Do?

The benthos refers collectively to all aquatic organisms which live on, in, or near the bottom (substratum) of water bodies. This includes organisms inhabiting both running and standing waters, and also applies to organisms from both saltwater and freshwater habitats.
The term "phytobenthos" is used when referring to the primary producers (i.e., various algae and aquatic plants), whereas "zoobenthos" is applied in reference to all consumers (i.e., benthic animals, and protozoa). "Benthic microflora" (bacteria, fungi, and many protozoa) constitute the decomposer community, and are involved in the recycling of essential nutrients.
The benthos may be further subdivided on the basis of size. Large benthic animals (those readily visible without the use of a microscope) are collectively referred to as macrozoobenthos or macroinvertebrates. Representatives include clams, snails, worms, amphipods, crayfish, and the larvae of many aquatic insects (e.g., dragonflies, mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, chironomid midges, and black flies.) Microscopes are essential to discern members of the microbenthos, e.g. nematodes, ostracods.
The benthic macroinvertebrates consume algae, coarse particulate matter (such as fallen leaves) with its associated fungi and bacteria, fine suspended organic matter, and prey organisms. Macroinvertebrates are part of the food supply for many fishes and other vertebrates of lakes and streams.
Thus, the benthos encompasses a huge array of life with many phyla involved. They inhabit such disparate habitats as the small aquaria formed in the bottom of pitcher plant leaves, to the bottom inhabitants of the Mississippi River, the Great Lakes, and the oceans.
Members of the North American Benthological Society are scientists mainly interested in freshwater biology. These habitats include rivers, streams, temporary streams, lakes, reservoirs, wetlands, and bogs. Benthologists study the life histories, population ecology, and systematics of the benthos. They elucidate the community ecology of the benthos and freshwater ecosystems and work for their conservation. In the area of applied research, benthologists develop pollution monitoring methods and impact assessment techniques. They study pest organisms, such as black flies, zebra mussels (a biofouling organism), and nuisance algae to develop strategies for reducing the health or economic impacts of the pests. Because many of the benthos are important as fish food, their study is important to fisheries management.
Most NABS members are associated with educational institutions as faculty, students or staff. Others are employed by government agencies where they use their benthic knowledge for impact assessment, pollution control, and resource conservation. Some benthologists are employed in industry, typically environmental consulting firms. They may be concerned with biofouling by benthic organisms, environmental monitoring for permitting/licensing of facilities, mitigation of impacts, and many varied tasks.
Many members conduct research pertaining to freshwater zoobenthos (especially aquatic insects and molluscs), but membership is open to all. Studies of phytobenthos are essential to understanding benthic communities, and the processes in marine benthic communities provide important parallels to those occurring in freshwater. All persons interested in benthic organisms are encouraged to join and to participate in the society's activities.

Benthos marine life : http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=QqR5A4PGeUQ

5-2 參考影片

  造成沙漠化的原因可略分為二:一為氣候因素,一為人為因素。

1.氣候因素:因為地球大氣循環產生變化,氣流下降或降雨量及水源減少,導致乾燥地區移動,或造成持續乾燥的現象而引起沙漠化;此外全球性的氣候變化更加速了沙漠化的進行。

2.人為因素:因家畜放木超過草地再生能力(過度放牧)、休耕期過短引起地力耗損(過度耕作),以及過量採伐薪材等造成沙漠化。它的人文背景主要起因於地區居民的貧困及人口增加等經濟、社會因素。

摩洛哥-沙漠化 : http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=aYbIJR2Btas

中國敦煌-沙漠化 : http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=jpXn6zNkjWk&feature=related