What happens if you breathe in volcanic ash? Inhalation of volcanic ash can be very detrimental to human health, due to the harmful aerosols and poisonous gases the ash is made up of. Health effects inlcude respiratory problems, eye problems, and skin irritiation. One long-term effect of volcanic ash is silicosis. How dangerous is ash […]
Is it better to wear a hat in the sun?
What keeps the moon moving in a circular motion?
What keeps the moon moving in a circular motion? Gravitational attraction provides the centripetal force needed to keep planets in orbit around the Sun and all types of satellite in orbit around the Earth. The Earth’s gravity keeps the Moon orbiting us. It keeps changing the direction of the Moon’s velocity. What changes continuously in […]
How is wind speed indicated what is the unit used to define wind speed?
How is wind speed indicated what is the unit used to define wind speed? How is Wind Speed and Direction measured? Wind speed is typically reported in miles per hour, knots, or meters per second. One mile per hour is equal to 0.45 meters per second, and 0.87 knots. Wind direction is typically reported in […]
What is homeostasis in cells?
What is homeostasis in cells? In biology, homeostasis is the state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems. This is the condition of optimal functioning for the organism and includes many variables, such as body temperature and fluid balance, being kept within certain pre-set limits (homeostatic range). What is homeostatic imbalance […]
What will happen when a force is applied on a moving object against the direction of motion?
Can binaural beats make you hallucinate?
Can binaural beats make you hallucinate? Some people may hallucinate, in their own experience. Binaural beats are very subjective, some many people can listen to the exact same beat and have a different experience. They all have a particular frequency which helps to alter your brainwave pattern. This induces a state of mind depending on […]
How far should a senior golfer hit a 7-iron?
What are the main causes of floods?
What are the main causes of floods? What Causes a Flood? Heavy rainfall. Ocean waves coming on shore, such as a storm surge. Melting snow and ice, as well as ice jams. Dams or levees breaking. Is flooding caused by humans? There are natural and anthropogenic (human-induced) causes of flooding. Flooding can naturally be attributed […]
What are 3 control variables?
What are 3 control variables? An experiment usually has three kinds of variables: independent, dependent, and controlled. The independent variable is the one that is changed by the scientist. What is an example of the control group? A simple example of a control group can be seen in an experiment in which the researcher tests […]