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Remote sensing

Remote sensing is the use of electromagnetic radiation to gather images and data about the earth's surface. With this technology, information is collected by sensors that are far away...

Snow

Snow is a meteorological phenomenon that occurs in conditions of intense cold and humidity. Snow forms when water vapor from the cloud turns into ice crystals, which clump together and form flakes...

Who is Ogun?

Ogun is a deity of African origin (orixá) worshiped in Afro-Brazilian religions, such as Umbanda and Candomblé. Ogun is the warrior orixá, known for his courage and strength. In fact, in Yoruba,...

Definition of SWIFT

SWIFT is a code used to identify financial institutions in international transactions. The acronym stands for “Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication”...

Definition of Justice of the Peace

The Justice of the Peace is a judge, not open for examination, who can perform specific functions, the best known being the celebration of civil marriages. For this reason, much of the work carried out by these...

What is theogony?

Theogony comes from the Greek expression theosgonia, which means the birth of the gods. It is a very famous classic Greek literary work, which narrates the origin of the universe and the gods, written by the Greek poet...

What is a Hostel?

Hostel, translated into Portuguese as hostel, is a space for economic accommodation, with shared rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and other common areas. The main objective of a hostel is to provide a...

Definition of Intranet

Intranet is a network of computers with exclusive access to a company or corporation. The intranet is used by companies to store information and is an important vehicle for communication between...

historical time

Historical time is the historical references used to organize the most important events and major changes in societies and civilizations. It's a way of counting time from...

Definition of Accountability

Accountability is a set of mechanisms that allow an organization's managers to be accountable and accountable for the result of their actions. The term accountability does not have a...

Methodology Examples

For the development of the methodology chapter of a TCC or any academic work, it is necessary to answer two fundamental questions: How was the data collection process carried out? How was the...

What is Address Complement

The address complement is information we use to accurately indicate the location of a property. This information is usually requested in forms or registrations as complementary data from the...

English Revolution

English Revolution is the name given to a series of conflicts that occurred in England between the years of 1640 and 1688 and which led to the transition from absolutist monarchy to parliamentary monarchy - model...

Atmospheric pressure

Atmospheric pressure, also called barometric pressure, is the force that air in the atmosphere exerts on the Earth's surface and on all bodies. This pressure is not the same at all points...

Definition of Ricin

Ricin is a potent toxin, present in castor bean seeds (scientific name: ricinus communis ) and is part of a residue called "white must", which is left over from the processing of castor bean oil. castor oil...

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meaning of officeOffice is an English word that means office. It has its origins in the Latin off...

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Definition of BitcoinBitcoin (also known by the acronym BTC), is a virtual (or digital) currency ...

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meaning of sustenanceSustança is a feminine noun in the Portuguese language and means "something ...

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