How can matter be transferred? In ecosystems, matter and energy are transferred from one form to another. Matter refers to all of the living and nonliving things in that environment. Nutrients and living matter are passed from producers to consumers, then broken down by decomposers. Decomposers break down dead plant and animal matter. How energy […]
Why focus is the key to success?
Why focus is the key to success? Focus is so important because it is the gateway to all thinking: perception, memory, learning, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making. Without good focus, all aspects of your ability to think will suffer. Here’s a simple reality: if you can’t focus effectively, you can’t think effectively. How do […]
Why is there a weird smell in my house?
Why is there a weird smell in my house? A musty or dusty smell is often a sign of mold or mildew, especially in humid or moisture-prone environments like the basement, laundry room, kitchen, or bathroom. Mold and mildew can create severe respiratory problems and can exacerbate allergies and asthma in sensitive individuals. How do […]
What are some ways to ask for help?
What are some ways to ask for help? 4 Tips to Ask for (and Get) Help Be concise and specific. Asking for and offering help can only be productive under one crucial condition: clear communication. Don’t apologize. Don’t apologize for asking for help. Make it personal, not transactional. Don’t ask for help over email or […]
Why is poverty a threat?
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 […]
How do you analyze timbre?
How do you analyze timbre? There are many ways to analyse timbre. Some of the components we might describe include: The strength of the note’s harmonics, and how these change over time (think of a muted trumpet, or wah-wah guitar) Overtones and noise components (including clicks, scrapes and breaths) What is the difference between tone […]
Why is the B string so hard to tune?
What is the recommended amount of physical activity for children?
What is the recommended amount of physical activity for children? Children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 years should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity each day, including daily aerobic – and activities that strengthen bones (like running or jumping) – 3 days each week, and that build muscles […]
What happens if you mix water and flour together?
What happens if you mix water and flour together? When flour and water are mixed together, water molecules hydrate the gluten-forming proteins gliadin and glutenin, as well as damaged starch and the other ingredients. The hydration process is achieved when protein and starch molecules create hydrogen bonds and hydrophilic interactions with the water molecules. What […]
What happens when two neutral charged objects are rubbed together?
What happens when two neutral charged objects are rubbed together? When an atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, the charges cancel each other and the atom is said to be neutral. Rubbed together in a dry environment, some items have lost electrons and become positively charged, while others have gained electrons and […]