Is the LEED exam difficult? Taking a LEED AP Exam can be intimidating; after all, it’s a very difficult process to go through. Here at GBES, we are proud of our 95% pass rate for students attempting to pass the FIRST time. In order to help candidates along that process, here are some key tips […]
Can you see outside in a submarine?
Can you see outside in a submarine? Can You See Outside When You are Underwater? No, Navy submarines don’t have windows or portholes so the crew can watch undersea life. Submarines have only periscopes for outside vision, and those are only used close to the surface, a periscope depth (PD). Where are periscopes used? Uses […]
How does nuclear energy affect the environment?
How does nuclear energy affect the environment? Nuclear power plants use uranium as fuel. The process of mining uranium releases high amounts of carbon dioxide into the environment. Carbon dioxide is also released into the environment when new nuclear power plants are built. Finally, the transport of radioactive waste also causes carbon dioxide emissions. Which […]
Why do we replace orbits with orbitals?
Why do we replace orbits with orbitals? Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle replaced the concept of orbit by orbital because both position and momentum can be calculated in the orbit of electron, which is impossible. The new changed model of atom was called wave mechanical model of atom. What do orbits and orbitals have in common? Answer: […]
How could the rescue workers use squeezing?
How could the rescue workers use squeezing? Explanation: The generator underneath the tiles will convert the squeezing energy into electrical energy that will power the flashlight. What type of potential energy is a boulder resting at the top of a hill? abundant potential What are the energy transfers when walking up a flight of stairs? […]
Which type of tape is more accurate?
Which type of tape is more accurate? Class 1 tapes How many types of measuring tapes are there? four What are the two main types of measuring tapes? Types. There are two basic types of tape measures with cases, spring return pocket tape measures and long tape measures. Spring return pocket tape measures will generally […]
Why is speed is called a scalar quantity?
Why is speed is called a scalar quantity? A scalar quantity has magnitude or size, examples: distance, speed. Vector quantities have both magnitude and direction, examples: force, velocity and field strength. Speed here does not have any specific direction and have only magnitude so is a scalar quantity. Is angular momentum scalar or vector? Angular […]
Why are producers the first organism in a food chain?
Why are producers the first organism in a food chain? Producers and consumers A food chain always starts with a producer , an organism that makes food. This is usually a green plant, because plants can make their own food by photosynthesis . The arrows in food chains show the way in which energy is […]
What is the message of the scarlet ibis?
What is the message of the scarlet ibis? In addition to Hurst’s message about the destructive nature of excessive pride, “The Scarlet Ibis” also suggests that people who are different or unusual should be appreciated, even celebrated, for the wonder and care that they can bring to others. What can we learn from the scarlet […]