How far is the drive from Kansas City to Memphis Tennessee? There are 369.70 miles from Kansas City to Memphis in southeast direction and 516 miles (830.42 kilometers) by car, following the I-55 S route. Kansas City and Memphis are 7 hours 45 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop . This is the fastest […]
What did Henry Bessemer do for a living?
What did Henry Bessemer do for a living? Henry Bessemer, in full Sir Henry Bessemer, (born January 19, 1813, Charlton, Hertfordshire, England—died March 15, 1898, London), inventor and engineer who developed the first process for manufacturing steel inexpensively (1856), leading to the development of the Bessemer converter. He was knighted in 1879. Why was Bessemer […]
How do you know if a zoo is ethical?
How do you know if a zoo is ethical? To determine if a zoo is ethical, it’s really important to look at how many people own/run the zoo. Zoos owned by organizations have a board of directors and multiple parties responsible for making decisions about the welfare of animals. Is animal captivity ethical? Despite the […]
What are considered animals?
What are considered animals? animal means a vertebrate animal, and includes a mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian and fish, but does not include a human being. What are the two types of animals? Animals can be broadly divided into two groups: invertebrates and vertebrates. Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone. They make up […]
What does Lepidoptera mean in Greek?
What does Lepidoptera mean in Greek? With the exception of a few moths, all adult lepidopterans have two pairs of wings. The name Lepidoptera is derived from the Greek, meaning “scaly winged,” and refers to the characteristic covering of microscopic dustlike scales on the wings. What does Lepidoptera mean in Latin? [1850–55; New Latin Lepidoptera=lepido- […]
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Will Bengal tigers go extinct?
Will Bengal tigers go extinct? All remaining tigers are classified as Endangered by IUCN (with the Sumatran and South China subspecies classified as Critically Endangered). The Bengal Tiger actually has the largest surviving population of any tiger sub-species. Why it is important to save tigers? Tiger is symbol of wilderness and well-being of the ecosystem. […]
What is considered an unfit parent in Georgia?
What is considered an unfit parent in Georgia? In Georgia, an unfit parent is one who has been deemed incapable of caring for his or her child. Under Georgia law, a parent can give up parental custody rights voluntarily or can be deemed “unfit” and lose such rights by: abandoning a child. How old can […]
Should I switch my heat pump to emergency heat?
Should I switch my heat pump to emergency heat? Short answer: You should only set your heat pump’s thermostat to “emergency heat” when your heat pump stops heating altogether. Otherwise, just keep your thermostat set on “heat.” There is no temperature to switch it over to emergency heat, even if your heat pump is running […]
Can foster kids emancipate themselves?
Can foster kids emancipate themselves? When children in foster care turn 18, they are, for the most part, on their own. “Emancipated,” they are legally adults and free from the foster care system. The state becomes parent; in that role, it must provide special measures of protection. Can you move out of your parents house […]