What is Java and Sumatra? Sumatra is the closest Indonesian island to mainland Asia. To the southeast is Java, separated by the Sunda Strait. To the north is the Malay Peninsula (located on the Asian mainland), separated by the Strait of Malacca. To the east is Borneo, across the Karimata Strait. West of the island […]
What is the life span of a honey bee?
What is the life span of a honey bee? Western honey bee: 14 – 28 days What is the maximum lifespan of a honey bee? Honeybees are social insects that exhibit striking caste-specific differences in longevity. While honeybee queens can live up to 5 years, workers usually only live two to six weeks in the summer […]
Where are most plants found in freshwater biomes?
Where are most plants found in freshwater biomes? Vegetation in Freshwater Biomes In streams and rivers vegetation is usually found along the edge of the water. Common species include stargrass, tape grass, and coontails. Streams and rivers will often support trees such as willows, river birch, and cottonwoods. What lives can be found in freshwater […]
Why is light important in Diwali?
Why is light important in Diwali? So, ‘Deepavali’ means ‘a row of lights’. The festival of lights signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. In Hindu tradition, the lighting of a Diya is an important part of prayer and it signifies purity, goodness, good luck […]
What causes insomnia in a child?
What causes insomnia in a child? Possible causes of insomnia can include: another sleep disorder (such as restless legs syndrome or obstructive sleep apnea) anxiety or stress. a medical, mental health or developmental condition such as asthma, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism. How can I help my child with insomnia? If your child has […]
Does Charlie Bucket work?
Is a period longer than an epoch?
What type of poem is free verse?
What type of poem is free verse? Free verse is verse in lines of irregular length, rhyming (if at all) very irregularly. Note: nowadays some poets and critics reject the term ‘free verse’ and prefer to speak of ‘open form’ poetry or ‘mixed form’ poetry. Is free verse considered a poem? Free verse is an […]
How long can a dog wear a diaper in heat?
What is Stevenson saying about human nature in Jekyll and Hyde?
What is Stevenson saying about human nature in Jekyll and Hyde? Stevenson writes about the duality of human nature – the idea that every single human being has good and evil within them. Through this change in Jekyll’s character, Stevenson shows the duality in human nature – the idea that everyone is capable of good […]