How the salt is formed? The salt comes from weathering and volcanic activity. The ocean formed very early on in Earth history, as soon as water comes into contact with rock then weathering processes start – these leach (dissolve) the soluble elements preferentially out of the rock (sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium etc). How do you […]
How does hydrosphere support life?
How does hydrosphere support life? The major importance of the hydrosphere is that water sustains various life forms and plays an important role in ecosystems and regulating the atmosphere. Hydrosphere covers all water present on the Earth’s surface. What will happen if there was no hydrosphere on earth? Answer: we know weather happens in the […]
Why are they called alkali metals?
Why are they called alkali metals? Why are they called the alkali metals? The alkali metals are so named because when they react with water they form alkalies. Alkalies are hydroxide compounds of these elements, such as sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide. Alkalies react with acids to form salts. What are 3 facts about alkali […]
How can we predict a change in motion?
Why are blue holes so dangerous?
Why are blue holes so dangerous? So, why is the Great Blue Hole so dangerous? The Great Blue Hole of Belize is dangerous for three reasons: the inexperienced divers, water clarity, and the presence of sharks. Those three elements can alter the mindset of the divers and push them to make bad decisions while scuba […]
What is one word parasite?
Do you water plants when they are dormant?
Do you water plants when they are dormant? Dormant plants need less frequent watering than those in active growth. After plants begin to grow new leaves, watering once every 7 to 10 days is adequate until the weather warms and the plant begins active growth. Then water as needed. Can a dead plant come back […]
Which is the biggest mountain in moon?
Which is the biggest mountain in moon? Mons Huygens What mountain is taller than Everest? Mount Chimborazo’s What are the top 20 highest mountains in the world? Top twenty highest mountains in the world. Nanga Parbat, Nanga Parbat Himalayas. Manaslu, Manaslu Himal. Dhaulagiri I, Dhaulagiri Himal. Cho Oyu, Mahalangur range Himalaya. Makalu, Mahalangur range Himalaya. […]
What 2 things could you do to decrease density?
What 2 things could you do to decrease density? Density can vary according to temperature and pressure. Applying pressure to an object decreases volume, which then increases density. Increasing the temperature of an object almost always decreases its density by increasing its volume. Is oil less dense than water? Show the Animation Density of Liquids. […]
What are 6 typical wave behaviors?
What are 6 typical wave behaviors? Light waves across the electromagnetic spectrum behave in similar ways. When a light wave encounters an object, they are either transmitted, reflected, absorbed, refracted, polarized, diffracted, or scattered depending on the composition of the object and the wavelength of the light. Can sound waves be diffracted? In fact, when […]