What happened on the island in 1977 which caused a large number of finches to die? During 1977 there was a major drought on Daphne Major and many of the plants on the island produced few or no seeds. Only the large birds with large beaks were able to crack open the husks and eat […]
What does a cirrus cloud bring?
What does a cirrus cloud bring? Cirrus clouds are the most common of the high clouds. They are composed of ice and are thin, wispy clouds blown in high winds into long streamers. Cirrus clouds are usually white and predict fair to pleasant weather. By watching the movement of cirrus clouds you can tell from […]
Which caste is the highest caste in India?
Which caste is the highest caste in India? jatis Which is the big caste in Hindu? Brahman, also spelled Brahmin, Sanskrit Brāhmaṇa (“Possessor of Brahma”), highest ranking of the four varnas, or social classes, in Hindu India. How is caste determined? The caste system is the Hindu social and religious hierarchy, created a few thousand […]
Is a type of construction where the main load-bearing?
Is a type of construction where the main load-bearing? Explanation; Suspension is a type of construction where the main load-bearing elements are hung from suspension cables that are then suspended from vertical supports anchored into the ground or a riverbed. How is a suspension construction made where is it most commonly used? How is a […]
How does a photon interacts with matter?
How does a photon interacts with matter? In a pair-production interaction, the photon interacts with the nucleus in such a manner that its energy is converted into matter. The interaction produces a pair of particles, an electron and a positively charged positron. These two particles have the same mass, each equivalent to a rest mass […]
Why is energy released in a fission reaction?
Why is energy released in a fission reaction? Fission is the splitting of heavy nuclei (such as uranium) – in two smaller nuclei. This process needs less energy to ‘bind’ them together – so energy is released. The larger nuclei again needs less energy to hold it together – so energy is released. What is […]
How do you tell if the tide is coming in or out?
Is the sun radiant energy?
Is the sun radiant energy? Does the Sun produce radiant energy? Yes, the Sun produces a lot of radiant energy, which is transmitted to Earth as light. Plants convert the electromagnetic energy in sunlight into chemical energy for their food, through a process called photosynthesis. What gives off radiant energy? The term radiant energy refers […]
How do you activate the ciliary muscles?
How do you activate the ciliary muscles? Activation of the M3 muscarinic receptors, acetylcholine receptors that are formed by G-protein complexes, trigger the contraction of the ciliary muscle and reduce the diameter of the ciliary muscle ring. Contraction allows the zonular fibers to relax and the lens becomes more spherical to improve near vision. What […]