Why can I see my breath in 50 degree weather?

Why can I see my breath in 50 degree weather? The main reason for the breath vapor condensation is the difference in the relative humidity between the exhaled and surrounding air. The three main factors that play into this are temperature, relative humidity, and pressure. You can even see your breath condensate at room temperature […]

How can earthquake be prevented?

How can earthquake be prevented? We cannot prevent natural earthquakes from occurring but we can significantly mitigate their effects by identifying hazards, building safer structures, and providing education on earthquake safety. By preparing for natural earthquakes we can also reduce the risk from human induced earthquakes. What is the longest earthquake? Valdivia Earthquake Is a […]

What causes water to dry up?

What causes water to dry up? The main cause for the drying up of the lake is drought caused by climate change impacting the inflow to the lake – resulting in a 65% reduction in water levels. Increased diversion for irrigated agriculture, the building of dams and reduced rainfall over the lake’s surface, are also […]

What is the intensity of color?

What is the intensity of color? Intensity (also called chroma or saturation) is the brightness or dullness of a color. A color as we see it on a color wheel is at full intensity (bright). When we mix it with gray, black, or white, it becomes dull. Colors also lose intensity when mixed with their […]

Can humans see in infrared?

Can humans see in infrared? Infrared waves are a portion of the light spectrum that follows red. They have longer wavelengths than visible light, ranging from 700 nanometers to one millimeter. This renders them invisible to humans in almost all conditions. There are limited situations, though, when humans can see infrared light. What can’t humans […]

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