Where is ocean water most saline?

Where is ocean water most saline? The saltiest locations in the ocean are the regions where evaporation is highest or in large bodies of water where there is no outlet into the ocean. The saltiest ocean water is in the Red Sea and in the Persian Gulf region (around 40‰) due to very high evaporation […]

What is standard takeoff minimums?

What is standard takeoff minimums? As a quick reminder, standard takeoff minimums for one and two engine airplanes is 1-mile visibility and a 1/2 mile visibility for 3-4 engine airplanes. How do you find alternate minimums? To view the non-standard IFR alternate minimums information, you will need to go to the Airports page > search […]

What comes through nuclear pores?

What comes through nuclear pores? Each nuclear pore is a large complex of proteins that allows small molecules and ions to freely pass, or diffuse, into or out of the nucleus. Similarly, RNA transcribed in the nucleus and proteins that are destined to enter the cytoplasm have nuclear export sequences that tag them for release […]

How hot is too hot for winter tires?

How hot is too hot for winter tires? All-season tires begin to lose their grip once temperatures drop below +7C and are nearly useless for any temperature below -10C. Is 60 degrees too warm for winter tires? They are usually fine as long as temps don’t go too far above 60. It’s better to run […]

What are some good insulators?

What are some good insulators? Plastic, rubber, wood, and ceramics are good insulators. These are often used to make kitchen utensils, such as saucepan handles, to stop heat from flowing up to burn the cook’s hand. Plastic coating is also used to cover most electrical wires in appliances. Air is also a good insulator of […]

Why did F1 stop using slicks?

Why did F1 stop using slicks? Formula 1 got rid of the ‘slicks’ and re-introduced ‘grooved’ tyres. The sole purpose of the move was to curb the increasing cornering speeds. Those grooved tyres had three parallel grooves in the front tyres and four parallel grooves in the rear tyres. Are F1 Tyres smooth? ‘Slick’ tyres […]

What are the main components of a map?

What are the main components of a map? There are three Components of Maps – distance, direction and symbol. Maps are drawings, which reduce the entire world or a part of it to fit on a sheet of paper. Or we can say maps are drawn to reduced scales. But this reduction is done very […]

How can I tell if my glass is heat-resistant?

How can I tell if my glass is heat-resistant? If it is a heat-resistant glass, there will generally be a corresponding label on the glass, indicating the temperature and range of use; If you find nominal Pyrex glass at a low price, consider its authenticity. Is all glass heat-resistant? Glass is thermal-shock resistant, meaning it […]

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