Who pollutes the most in the world? China Is Lamb worse than beef for the environment? This blog post draws on data and research discussed in our entry on Environmental impacts of food production and CO2 and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Beef and lamb, in particular, have much higher greenhouse gas emissions than chicken,pork, or plant-based […]
How can you reduce unwanted energy transfers in a machine with moving touching components?
How can you reduce unwanted energy transfers in a machine with moving touching components? Mechanical devices can be made more efficient through lubrication to reduce the friction between moving parts of a machine and increase the amount of useful energy transferred. Can you put too much insulation in your attic? It is possible to over-insulate […]
What are 2 similarities and 2 differences between ionic and covalent bonds?
What are 2 similarities and 2 differences between ionic and covalent bonds? The molecules that are formed from the ionic and covalent bonds are neutral. This is because, in an ionic bond, two opposite charges cancel each other while in a covalent bond, neutral components shared the pair of electrons. Ionic and covalent, both are […]
Do cameras reflect or refract light?
Do cameras reflect or refract light? Yes, cameras refract light. The refraction of light happens as it travels through the lens of the camera and creates a larger or smaller picture…. How do mirrors and lenses affect the path of light rays? Summary: How do lenses and mirrors affect light? Plane mirrors and convex mirrors […]
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What are the side effects of taking sodium bicarbonate?
What are the side effects of taking sodium bicarbonate? What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Sodium Bicarbonate? Aggravated congestive heart failure (CHF) Cerebral hemorrhage. Swelling (edema) High blood sodium levels. Low blood calcium levels. Low blood potassium levels. Muscle spasms (associated with low calcium levels) Metabolic alkalosis. What is sodium bicarbonate used for in […]
Is 30 minutes of circuit training enough?
Is 30 minutes of circuit training enough? Your body can definitely feel the metabolic burn within a humble 30 minutes of circuit training. According to Harvard Medical School, you can burn 240 calories in a half-hour of general circuit training if you weigh 125 pounds; 298 calories if you weigh 155 pounds; and 355 calories […]
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What are the main factors of contact metamorphism?
What are the main factors of contact metamorphism? The main factors that control metamorphic processes are: The mineral composition of the parent rock. The temperature at which metamorphism takes place. The amount and type of pressure during metamorphism. The types of fluids (mostly water) that are present during metamorphism. The amount of time available for […]