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Penguin Waste May Help Cool Antarctica
Scientists at Argentina’s Marambio Station in Antarctica have detected high levels of ammonia gas in the air near an Adélie penguin colony. The ammonia, released from nitrogen-rich penguin guano, reacts with sulfur compounds emitted by oceanic plankton to form aerosol particles. These particles boost cloud formation and can sometimes lead to fog. Scientists found that even after the penguins left the area, the remaining guano continued to give off significant amounts of ammonia.
Clouds created by the guano can influence the local climate by either reflecting sunlight or trapping heat, depending on environmental conditions. In other words, penguin waste may aid in cooling surface temperatures in Antarctica. While the precise effect is still being studied, the findings highlight unexpected links between wildlife and climate.
What Did You Learn?
1. In what ways do clouds formed from penguin waste impact the surrounding climate?
Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
水是氫與氧的合成物。
A sentence made up of two or more main clauses is called a compound sentence.
由兩個或兩個以上的主要子句構成的句子稱為複合句。
The pharmacist compounded several medicines according to the prescription.
藥劑師按照處方把好幾種藥混合在一起。
Beating thousands of competitors and getting this job boosted Lauren’s confidence a lot.
打敗上千名對手爭取到這份工作讓蘿倫的自信大增。
The President-elect gave these businessmen a boost in saying that he would devote himself to raising the economic growth.
總統當選人說他會致力於提升經濟成長,讓這些商人信心大增。
The warm spring rain helped to boost the growth of crops. 溫暖的春雨有助於促進作物的生長。
This price is for meals only, exclusive of accommodations.
本價格只含餐點,不包含住宿。
This price is for meals only, excluding accommodations.
本價格只含餐點,不包含住宿。
This price is for meals only, accommodations excluded.
本價格只含餐點,不包含住宿。
Our company has the exclusive rights to distribute that product.
我們公司有運銷那項產品的獨家代理權。
The special offer is exclusive to the readers of this magazine.
這項特別優惠只由本雜誌讀者獨享。
Because of Tom’s reputation as a journalist and his good connections, he was able to get an amazing exclusive.
由於湯姆作為記者的聲譽和好人脈,他可以拿到驚人的獨家新聞。
We cannot make a final decision until the boss has evaluated the situation.
直到老闆評估了這個情況後,我們才能做最後的決定。
We cannot make a final decision until the boss has sized up the situation.
直到老闆評估了這個情況後,我們才能做最後的決定。
We cannot make a final decision until the boss has assessed the situation.
直到老闆評估了這個情況後,我們才能做最後的決定。
We cannot make a final decision until the boss has appraised the situation.
直到老闆評估了這個情況後,我們才能做最後的決定。
It is estimated that 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration.
估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。
An estimated 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration.
估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。
Please give me a rough estimate of how much time you'll need to complete the project.
你需要花多久時間完成這件案子,請給我一個大約的數字。
The sun gives off light and heat.
太陽會散發光與熱。
House prices can vary, depending on where the house is located.
房價會視房屋地點有所變動。
The drilling vessel was sent to explore a new offshore oil field.
這艘鑽探船被派去探索新的海上油田。
The bridge is estimated to cost US$20 million. 這座橋的成本估計要花費兩千萬美元。
This suit shop has a wide range of quality tuxedos to choose from.
這家西裝店有各式各樣的高級晚宴服以供選擇。