What would happen if there was no sun for 3 days? With no sunlight, photosynthesis would stop, but that would only kill some of the plants—there are some larger trees that can survive for decades without it. Within a few days, however, the temperatures would begin to drop, and any humans left on the planet’s […]
What is synoptic wind speed?
What is synoptic wind speed? Synoptic Warnings Strong wind: Wind speed of 20 to 33 knots inclusive. Storm-force wind: Wind speed of 48 to 63 knots inclusive. Hurricane-force wind: Wind speed of 64 knots or greater. Freezing spray: Ice build-up rate on marine infrastructure 0.7 centimetres per hour or faster. What does blue mean on […]
What should you not do when using a micropipette?
What should you not do when using a micropipette? Never point a pipette up. This may cause liquid to run down into the pipette destroying it. When withdrawing liquids with the pipette, always release the plunger slowly. This prevents liquid from rushing into the end of the pipette and clogging it up. Why should you […]
What does a specific gravity of 1 indicate?
What does a specific gravity of 1 indicate? Relative density, or specific gravity, is the ratio of the density (mass of a unit volume) of a substance to the density of a given reference material. If the relative density is exactly 1 then the densities are equal; that is, equal volumes of the two substances […]
What affects the size of crystals?
What affects the size of crystals? When magma cools, crystals form because the solution is super-saturated with respect to some minerals. If the magma cools quickly, the crystals do not have much time to form, so they are very small. If the magma cools slowly, then the crystals have enough time to grow and become […]
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What is magnetic shielding used for?
What is magnetic shielding used for? Magnetic shielding refers to the attempt to isolate or block the magnetic field of the MRI magnet. This can be done to prevent unwanted interference from the MRI magnet on nearby electronic devices. Does magnet attract aluminum foil? In our everyday experience aluminum doesn’t stick to magnets (neither does […]
What type of rock is most common?
What type of rock is most common? Sedimentary rocks What is the most common rock in the crust? igneous rocks What happens if you lick a dinosaur bone? Their flavor is not distinctive but these minerals will stick to your tongue when you give them a lick — a dead giveaway.” The dino fossil lick […]
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Will hydroelectricity ever run out?
Will hydroelectricity ever run out? Hydropower is called a renewable energy source because it is replenished by snow and rainfall. As long as the rain falls, we won’t run out of this energy source. Hydropower has been used for centuries. How long can a hydroelectric dam last? Most engineers agree that hydroelectric dams function properly […]