What comes first condensation or evaporation? Evaporation is the change of state of water (a liquid) to water vapor (a gas). Condensation is the process where water vapor (a gas) changes into water droplets (a liquid). This is when we begin to see clouds. What is lost during the process of evaporation? Transpiration is loss […]
What happens when objects are placed in water?
What happens when objects are placed in water? Observing an object placed in water helps illustrate now an object’s density influences its buoyancy. All objects, even those that float, displace some water. Specifically, when placed in water, an object sinks into the water until it displaces an amount of water equal to its own mass. […]
Which Indian plants are endangered?
Which Indian plants are endangered? Endangered Plants in India Plant Also Known As Region (Status) Polygala irregularis Milkwort Gujarat (rare) Lotus corniculatus Bird’s foot Gujarat (rare) Amentotaxus assamica Assam catkin yew Arunachal Pradesh (threatened) Psilotum nudum Moa, skeleton, fork fern, and whisk fern Karnataka (rare) What plants and animals are endangered? According to the International […]
Do seat belts do more harm than good?
Do seat belts do more harm than good? In order to keep you safe, seat belts also need to be worn properly. When improperly used, they may do more harm than good. The truth is, seat belts can reduce serious crash-related injuries and death by about half, according to the CDC. Seat belts save lives. […]
What human activities can trigger landslides in your community?
What human activities can trigger landslides in your community? Construction works, legal and illegal mining, as well as the unregulated cutting of hills (carving out land on a slope) caused most of the human-induced landslides. How many people are killed by landslides every year? 25-50 people What damage does landslides cause? Every year, landslides in […]
How do you prevent uterine prolapse in cattle?
How do you prevent uterine prolapse in cattle? Prevention. There is no way to completely prevent uterine prolapse. To reduce the risk of uterine prolapse, cows are returned to a standing position and encouraged to move around as soon as possible. This is especially important in cases where a calf is pulled to assist the […]
Why do big metal ships float but small metal nails sink?
Does Spain have the best climate?
Does Spain have the best climate? Spain is the sunniest country in Europe and the climate (on the Costa Blanca) has been described by the World Health Organisation as among the healthiest in the world. Spain’s Mediterranean coastline, from the Costa Blanca to the Costa del Sol, enjoys an average of over 300 days sunshine […]
What is a good pension package?
What is a good pension package? A really generous, good employer pension contribution could be as much as 20% of your annual salary. But on average, you could expect between 7% – 14% contribution from your employer in the private sector. Is it better to take lump sum pension or annuity? While an annuity may […]
Why is caloric theory abandoned?
Why is caloric theory abandoned? A former theory concerning the nature of heat, which was regarded as a weightless fluid (called caloric). It was unable to account for the fact that friction could produce an unlimited quantity of heat and it was abandoned when Joule showed that heat is a form of energy. How many […]