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 […]
Is Earth part of the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy?
Is Earth part of the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy? Brace yourself for a shock, bring out those handkerchiefs while wailing violins build to a crescendo around you: The earth is actually part of a formation called the Sagittarius Dwarf galaxy; an entity so small — in the larger scheme of the cosmos — that it got […]
What is a good working environment?
What is a good working environment? A positive working environment is a workplace that promotes employee safety, growth and goal attainment. Companies can achieve a positive working environment by focusing on their overall culture, supporting employee growth and making employees feel safe and comfortable. What is most important to you about a work environment? The […]
What is the centripetal force that allows a car to turn?
What is the centripetal force that allows a car to turn? friction What is difference between centripetal force and centrifugal force? Centripetal force is defined as, “the force that is necessary to keep an object moving in a curved path and that is directed inward toward the center of rotation,” while centrifugal force is defined […]
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 […]
What does not affect the pressure at a point beneath the surface of a liquid?
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 […]
What is 5dBi range?
What is 5dBi range? This antenna would typically replace standard 2dBi antennas, which are normally shipped with this class of wireless device, in order to increase the range and/or expand the coverage area. With this 5dBi antenna, theoretically a distance of about 500 meters can be covered. Why gain is measured in dB? In electronics, […]
What cells do plants have that animals don t?
What cells do plants have that animals don t? Animal cells have centrosomes (or a pair of centrioles), and lysosomes, whereas plant cells do not. Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, plasmodesmata, and plastids used for storage, and a large central vacuole, whereas animal cells do not. Why are plant cells Square? Plant cells […]
When would a sailboat be the give-way vessel?
When would a sailboat be the give-way vessel? Paths That Cross: The power-driven vessel is the give-way vessel. The sailing vessel is the stand-on vessel. Overtaking: The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel, regardless of whether it is a sailing vessel or a power-driven vessel. The vessel being overtaken is always […]