What is the Continental Divide and what is its purpose? A continental divide is a boundary that separates a continent’s river systems. Each river system feeds into a distinct ocean, bay, or sea. The Loveland Pass, pictured here, is a continental divide in Colorado that separates water flowing into the Atlantic and Pacific ocean basins. […]
What are the 5 measures of national income?
What are the 5 measures of national income? National Income Accounting and Gross Domestic Product Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Net National Product (NNP), Gross National Product (GNP) It, personal income, and disposable income are the important metrics determined by national income accounting. However, the most commonly used measure of the economy is GDP. Which is […]
Why is a 1982 D penny rare?
Why is a 1982 D penny rare? Newly found 1982-D Small date copper cent. The Mint switched over from striking copper-alloy to copper-plated zinc planchets sometime in mid-1982 as a cost saving measure – the copper-alloy planchets were too expensive to strike and the Mint was losing money. But it didn’t end there. What are […]
What is structuralism and its main features?
What is structuralism and its main features? When using structuralism to analyze a text, what you are doing is looking at the text’s basic structure. Structuralism argues that what we experience through human life can only be made “intelligible,” or understandable, through the ways in which these experiences relate to each other. What led to […]
What acetone Cannot dissolve?
What acetone Cannot dissolve? Many kinds of plastic do not dissolve in acetone. Polypropylene and nylon are unaffected, PTFE unsurprisingly handles it just fine as well. Two kinds of plastic that do dissolve in acetone are PVC and polystyrene. Why is nail polish soluble in acetone but not in water? Nail varnish does not dissolve […]
Is the celestial sphere accurate?
Is the celestial sphere accurate? This Earth-centred Universe is, of course, not an accurate model of the real Universe, but it turns out to be an extremely useful tool for understanding the relative positions of celestial objects, and their apparent motions through the sky. What is a zenith and nadir? Nadir, a term used in […]
How do plants lift water?
How do plants lift water? Hydraulic lift is the passive movement of water from roots into soil layers with lower water potential, while other parts of the root system in moister soil layers, usually at depth, are absorbing water. What is hydraulic conductivity used for? Hydraulic conductivity is a physical property which measures the ability […]
What happens if I get pregnant on birth control?
What happens if I get pregnant on birth control? Becoming pregnant while on birth control does increase your risk of ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized embryo attaches outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tube. This is a very serious, life-threatening problem and should be cared for immediately. Where do your […]
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What should my body water percentage be for my age?
What should my body water percentage be for my age? Water as percentage of body weight in adults Adults Ages 12 to 18 Ages 19 to 50 Male average: 59 range: 52%–66% average: 59% range: 43%–73% Female average: 56% range: 49%–63% average: 50% range: 41%–60% What is the greatest regulator of water intake? The thirst […]