Category: Arts

What does the root word Thermo mean? Save This Word! a combining form meaning “heat,” “hot,” used in the formation of compound words: thermoplastic. What is the root of thermostat? The noun thermostat comes from the Greek word for heat, thermos, plus statos, or “a standing.” What words have the root word therm? -therm-, root. […]

What is Japanese mushroom called? Mushrooms are called “kinoko” (キノコ) in Japanese. Which mushroom is edible? Portobello Mushrooms are a native to Europe and North America grasslands, these are one of the most commonly consumed mushrooms in the world. When young, portobello mushrooms are known as white button mushrooms. These mushrooms are impressive because of […]

What is Ansel Adams best known for? Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) was an American landscape photographer and environmentalist known for his black-and-white images of the American West. Adams was a life-long advocate for environmental conservation, and his photographic practice was deeply entwined with this advocacy. Why does Ansel Adams […]

What is the main objective of art? Aims and objectives It provides visual, tactile and sensory experiences and a special way of understanding and responding to the world. It enables children to communicate what they see, feel and think through the use of colour, texture, form, pattern and different materials and processes. What is the […]

What is the characteristics of Venus of Willendorf? The common physical characteristics of all of the Venus figures are: a thin upper torso, largely exaggerated breasts, large buttocks and thighs, a large stomach (possibly due to pregnancy), and oddly bent, short legs, that end with disproportionately small feet. What does the size of the Venus […]

Can you be a babysitter at 9? While there are no laws that relate specifically to babysitting, there are youth employment laws that vary from state to state. For example, in some areas if you are employing a teen under the age of 15 they need to have parental consent. Can a nine year old […]

How long will 30lb propane tank last? So 30 lbs would last us about 6 weeks. How long does a grill propane tank last? 18-20 hours How much propane does a grill use per hour? An average size (500 sq-in) grill will use about 1 1/2 pounds of propane an hour cooking medium to high. […]

What sound do honey bees make? buzzing noise What NOTE Do Bees Buzz? So far it has been shown that they can detect sound frequencies up to about 500 Hz (McNeil 2015). As it gets closer to the pollen, the bee continues beating its wings BUT lowers the frequency so that the note of it’s […]

Does inflation increase government spending? This leads to an increase in the price level, an extension along the aggregate supply (AS) curve, and an increase in real GDP. Hence, a higher level of government spending has increased inflation, seen by the increase in the price level. How does inflation influence government spending? Inflation erodes purchasing […]

Why is it important to analyze an experiment for experimental variables? An experiment is typically carried out by manipulating a variable, called the independent variable, affecting the experimental group. Researchers only want to measure the effect of the independent variable(s) when conducting an experiment, allowing them to conclude that this was the reason for the […]