How is a rainforest different from other forests? A rainforest is an ecosystem characterized by heavy rain and a dense tree canopy that lets very little light through to the understory. A forest ecosystem must receive over 60 inches of rain per year to be considered a rainforest. The temperate rainforest biome has fewer species […]
How does a mechanical wave move?
How does a mechanical wave move? A mechanical wave is a wave that is an oscillation of matter, and therefore transfers energy through a medium. Therefore, the oscillating material does not move far from its initial equilibrium position. Mechanical waves transport energy. This energy propagates in the same direction as the wave. Which wave has […]
What are the best wire connectors?
What are the best wire connectors? Best Wire Connectors to Buy in 2021: Top Picks Weilder Heat Shrink Wire Connectors Kit. Wirefy Heat Shrink. Glarks 540 Pieces. Eventronic 200 Pieces. Wirefy 120 Pieces. Can you splice 3 wires together? Electrical splicing is connecting separate conductors to one another using a connecting device like a butt […]
What is the thickest and longest nerve in the body?
What is the thickest and longest nerve in the body? The sciatic nerve is the thickest and longest nerve in your body. The sciatic nerve extends from your lower back down to your feet. If the sciatic nerve is compressed or inflamed, a painful condition called Sciatica can result. What nerve is responsible for hearing? […]
Is volume and temperature directly proportional?
Is volume and temperature directly proportional? The volume of a given gas sample is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant pressure (Charles’s law). The volume of a given amount of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure when temperature is held constant (Boyle’s law). Does pressure affect temperature? In a closed system where […]
How many levels of reality are there for Plato?
How many levels of reality are there for Plato? Plato believed that there were four levels or approaches to knowledge and genuine understanding. They are illustrated in the REPUBLIC in the allegory of the cave and in the divided line. What are Plato’s two levels of reality? The divided line is a visual metaphor for […]
What would happen if there was no winter?
What would happen if there was no winter? Originally Answered: What would happen to life on Earth if we did not have seasons? Seasons are caused by the earth’s tilt. Without tilt, there would be no summer season and no winter season. The equator would always be hot and the poles would always be cold. […]
How do you test if sunglasses are polarized?
How do you test if sunglasses are polarized? Look at a bright, reflective light source (e.g., glass, water, or polished metal) with your shades on. If the light increases in intensity when you tilt your head sideways to around 60 degrees, you’re wearing polarized sunglasses. If there’s no change in quality, they’re just tinted. Where […]
What are the major source?
What are the major source? – The term “major source” means any stationary source or group of stationary sources located within a contiguous area and under common control that emits or has the potential to emit considering controls, in the aggregate, 10 tons per year or more of any hazardous air pollutant or 25 tons […]
Why is fertilizer dangerous?
Why is fertilizer dangerous? To grow, plants require nitrogen compounds from the soil, which can be produced naturally or be provided by fertilizers. However, applying excessive amounts of fertilizer leads to the release of harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and the eutrophication of our waterways. What is the environmental impact of chemical fertilizers? Some […]