Category: Architecture

Is silicon made of sand? Silicon is the second most common element in the earth’s crust, comprising about 26% and exceeded only by oxygen at 49%. Not just any sand, but silica sand, specially quarried for this purpose and having concentrations of quartz (silicon dioxide) as high as 95%. Is silver a metal or nonmetal? […]

Is Gmail free? The feature has no transaction fees, but there are limits to the amount of money that can be sent. Initially only available on the web, the feature was expanded to the Android app in March 2017, for people living in the United States. How do you get Gmail on your phone? Setting […]

How do you prepare a horse for show jumping? Give both your horse and yourself some time to relax and become accustomed to the show venue when you arrive, find out where you have to go once you’re in the saddle, make sure you can tack up in your own time, give yourself enough time […]

How long is the Panamerican highway? 18,640 mi Is Interstate 5 part of the Pan American Highway? The Pan-American Highway enters the United States as Interstate 5 crossing the border in San Diego, California at the busiest land port of entry in the world. From here, Interstate 5 and Interstate 15 both extend north along separate […]

Which type of weathering is likely in acid rain falling on a headstone in a cemetery? Chemical Weathering What causes headstones to turn black? The reason is most likely algae, lichen, moss, mold, or mildew growth and stains. These growths develop on the surface, making headstones and memorials look dark and dirty. What factors might […]

Who is the best defensive player in the NFL 2020? Share All sharing options for: How the public is betting 2020 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. The NFL Defensive Player of the Year award is currently held by cornerback Stephon Gilmore. He ended a five-year run of defensive linemen taking home the award between […]

Why is it called a Plimsoll line? Why ‘Plimsoll’? The name comes from Samuel Plimsoll (1824–1898), a member of the British Parliament, who expressed concerns in regard to the loss of ships and crews from vessel overloading. In 1876, he persuaded Parliament to pass the Unseaworthy Ships Bill. What is the line on a ship […]

What was the British tax on colonial tea? three pence Townshend duty How much did the colonists pay for tea? In the 1760s and early 1770s, the East India Company had been required to sell its tea exclusively in London on which it paid a duty which averaged two shillings and six pence per pound. […]

How can we save sparrows from extinction? Keep a bowl of water and some grains for sparrows to feed on. Plant trees in and around your homes to create shelters for them or keep bird feeders outside your house. Do not use chemical insecticides and pesticides in your garden as it is harmful. The only […]

Is Hong a Chinese or Korean surname? Hong is the common English spelling of 홍, in Korean and Chinese it means “wide” or “big”….Hong (Korean surname) Hong Hangul 홍 Hanja 洪 Revised Romanization Hong McCune–Reischauer Hong How popular is the last name Hong? Hong Surname Distribution Map Place Incidence Rank in Area Vietnam 253,617 42 […]