Why is poverty a threat? The indignity and sufferings of people living in poverty is a humanitarian tragedy. It is a challenge putting pressure on all societies. Poverty is the root cause of many problems, posing a severe and distinct threat to food security, climate change resilience, insecurity, democracy, human rights amongst others. What poverty […]
What is the difference between loudness and frequency?
What is the difference between loudness and frequency? Frequency (the number of vibrations or sound waves per second) is measured in Hertz (Hz). A sound that is 4,000 Hz (like the sound the letter “F” makes) has 4,000 waves per second. Intensity (loudness) is the amount of energy of a vibration, and is measured in […]
What are some examples of primary and secondary sources?
What are some examples of primary and secondary sources? Primary and secondary source examples Primary source Secondary source Letters and diaries written by a historical figure Biography of the historical figure Essay by a philosopher Textbook summarizing the philosopher’s ideas Photographs of a historical event Documentary about the historical event What are examples of sources? […]
Is gravity the same in a plane?
Is gravity the same in a plane? You are correct that the force of gravity is slightly less the further you get from the earth. Airlines typically cruise around 30,000 – 35,000 feet. The force of gravity on Everest is about 0.434% less than the standard 9.8N/kg. This means that one pound at Sea Level […]
How long does it take light to travel from the sun to Pluto?
What is a greedy woman called?
What is a greedy woman called? The definition of avaricious is greedy and money-hungry. The definition of abstemious is someone who abstains or is moderate, often specifically in their consumption of food and beverage. What do you call a person who asks for money? The definition of a beggar is a person who asks people […]
How do you use please correctly?
What are the 4 biological rhythms?
What are the 4 biological rhythms? There are four biological rhythms: circadian rhythms: the 24-hour cycle that includes physiological and behavioral rhythms like sleeping. diurnal rhythms: the circadian rhythm synced with day and night. ultradian rhythms: biological rhythms with a shorter period and higher frequency than circadian rhythms. What happens if your circadian rhythm is […]
Is biome a ecosystem?
Is biome a ecosystem? A biome is a large region of the world that has similar plants, animals and other organisms that are adapted to the terrain and weather of that region. An ecosystem is the interaction of plants and animals with nonliving things and each other. Is ecosystem bigger than community? The population, which […]
What is meant by components of velocity?
What is meant by components of velocity? Determining the Components of a Velocity Vector The two parts of a vector are known as components and describe the influence of that vector in a single direction. If a projectile is launched at an angle to the horizontal, then the initial velocity of the projectile has both […]