Sentences with phrase «carried by dust»

Hitchhikers Dust from the Mojave Desert (above left, 2,500 x magnification) contains an array of mineral grains, as well as a diatom, a single - celled aquatic organism commonly carried by dust.

Not exact matches

«Normally at the ocean floor, at 700 meters depth, what you're accumulating is very fine material» — dust or silt small enough that it could be carried by currents or winds far from land without settling out.

He and his collaborators have theoretically predicted that, around a young star radio waves scattered by the dust particles should carry unique polarization features.

The Perseid shower reaches its peak once a year, in mid-August, when Earth's orbit carries the planet through the debris stream left behind by Comet Swift - Tuttle, a 26 - kilometer body that sheds ice and dust as it orbits the sun.

Research carried out on the streets of Richmond and Kew by Imperial College Consultants for the Department of the Environment shows that busy roads carrying commuter traffic into central London have as much as 33 parts per billion of platinum in their road dust.

Remember, also the Pioneer spacecraft travelled to this region, so there are actually four distinct data sets [about the heliopause] and a fifth one by New Horizons spacecraft, but the latter carries much more sensitive space plasma instruments and the first dust detector to operate this far out, ever.

Possible mechanisms include (iv) fertilization of phytoplankton growth in the Southern Ocean by increased deposition of iron - containing dust from the atmosphere after being carried by winds from colder, drier continental areas, and a subsequent redistribution of limiting nutrients; (v) an increase in the whole ocean nutrient content (e.g., through input of material exposed on shelves or nitrogen fixation); and (vi) an increase in the ratio between carbon and other nutrients assimilated in organic material, resulting in a higher carbon export per unit of limiting nutrient exported.

When the dust settles following the Shadow Moses incident, an expose carried out by the government reveals that it was Solidus Snake — remember that POTUS from earlier?

The organisms can become airborne after being expelled by a coughing dog, carried in the air in microscopic particles of dust and water vapor.

Just like the virus that causes the common cold is carried by water vapor, dust and air, the bacteria and viruses that cause kennel cough also spread in every direction.

When the disease can be linked to exposure to specific allergens, such house dust mites, desensitization injections can be effective in some individuals when carried out over an extended time; however, most cases are not resolved by desensitization and require a combination of allergen avoidance and anti-inflammatory drugs.

According to The Washington Post, the sandstorm is actually a haboob, «caused by the downdrafts of a collapsing thunderstorm complex generated by the Southwest monsoon... When the downdrafts — made up of rapidly descending air — smashed down on the desert ground, they stirred up large amounts of sand and dust subsequently carried forth by the storm outflow.»

When the downdrafts - made up of rapidly descending air - smashed down on the desert ground, they stirred up large amounts of sand and dust, subsequently carried forth by the storm outflow.

This dust was then carried by the winds throughout the area, creating more havoc, and giving the 1930s the name «the Dust Bowl era&raqdust was then carried by the winds throughout the area, creating more havoc, and giving the 1930s the name «the Dust Bowl era&raqDust Bowl era»:

That will result in an increase in the amount of dust carried by the wind, and consequently the intensity of dust storms.

• Assisted in cleaning surfaces by performing sweeping and mopping duties • Dusted furniture and fixtures and polished silverware and brassware • Mixed cleaning chemicals in safe quantities and ensure that they are used safely • Carried linen to the washing areas and assisted in washing them by safely operating washing machines • Ran errands such as grocery shopping and bill paying and ensured that all receipts were handed to homeowners

• Ascertain that all cashiering docs are properly maintained by performing cleaning, tidying and dusting duties • Acquire a selection of shopping bags such as plastic, paper and cloth and ensure their availability at the cash counter at all times • Inquire from customers which type of bag they would prefer their purchases to be packed in • Separate customer's purchases in an appropriate manner, build walls inside paper bags and place items inside • Offer to carry customers» purchases to the car and thank them for their business

This standard can be met either by passing a series of lead dust tests or by carrying out certain lead hazard reduction treatments and obtaining an independent visual inspection certifying that the treatments have been completed.

My house looks like that on a fairly regular — no, a daily — basis... the dust bunnies in my house carry machetes, they're so big and mean... and in just two days, I'm hosting a baby shower that will be «catered» by Costco.