What are the major causes of freshwater pollution? Pollution may be caused by fecal waste, chemicals, pesticides, petroleum, sediment, or even heated discharges. Polluted rivers and lakes are unfit for swimming or fishing; polluted water is unsafe to drink. How does water use impact the environment? Less Water Affects the Environment When reservoir water levels […]
Why are Fraunhofer lines missing?
Why are Fraunhofer lines missing? Fraunhofer lines are dark absorption lines in the solar spectrum that can be seen when sunlight is passed through a prism to separate it into the colors of the rainbow. These dark lines were segments of colors missing from the complete spectrum. … Can you touch dry ice? Dry Ice […]
Which climate zone has a short summer and is generally cold and windy?
Which climate zone has a short summer and is generally cold and windy? polar What are the 3 climate zones on Earth? The Earth has three main climate zones: tropical, temperate, and polar. The climate region near the equator with warm air masses is known as tropical. In the tropical zone, the average temperature in […]
What is DNA as genetic material?
What is DNA as genetic material? DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid, is the genetic material in your cells. It was passed on to you from your parents and determines your characteristics. Where is genetic material found? The genetic material of a cell or an organism refers to those materials found in the nucleus, mitochondria and cytoplasm, which […]
Why do wheels have friction?
Why do wheels have friction? A wheel or ball on a surface is held there by static sliding friction. In order to start the rolling motion, a force or torque must be applied to the wheel. The force of the static sliding friction prevents the wheel from sliding and thus initiates the rolling motion. Is […]
Why could jelly fish not tell a lie?
Why could jelly fish not tell a lie? Answer. Answer: because they can not talk. What is the meanest animal? HONEY BADGER Is Cyprus rich or poor? What does it mean for a nation to be rich? GDP per capita adjusted for relative purchasing power provides a clue into that….Advertisement. Rank Country GDP-PPP ($) 31 […]
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What will the precipitin test tell a forensic scientist?
What will the precipitin test tell a forensic scientist? Precipitin test identifies the presence of proteins that are found only in human blood. On the surface of red blood cells are molecules (proteins) called antigens. Antigens allow a living system to recognize foreign biological substances, such as infectious agents and allergens. What qualifications do you […]
What two states have no karst?
What two states have no karst? Almost all 50 states within the United States (US) have karst areas (exceptions are Delaware and Rhode Island), with the greatest amount of karst sinkhole damage occurring in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania (in decreasing order of damage). What is the biggest karst in the world? […]
What is the main purpose of conducting an experiment?
What is the main purpose of conducting an experiment? The main purpose for conducting experiments is to prove or disprove the hypotheses, or ideas of the scientists. What is conducting experiment? The Basis of Conducting an Experiment. With an experiment, the researcher is trying to learn something new about the world, an explanation of ‘why’ […]