What are the main causes of habitat destruction? Habitat destruction is the leading cause of biodiversity loss. Activities such as harvesting natural resources, industrial production and urbanization are human contributions to habitat destruction. Pressure from agriculture is the principal human cause. Some others include mining, logging, trawling, and urban sprawl. Why do animals die when […]
Why do toilets flush the opposite way in Australia?
Why do toilets flush the opposite way in Australia? Because of the rotation of the Earth, the Coriolis effect means that hurricanes and other giant storm systems swirl counter-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. In theory, the draining water in a toilet bowl (or a bathtub, or any vessel) should […]
What is the basic principle of air wedge experiment?
What is the basic principle of air wedge experiment? The phase difference between the two rays is used to get interference fringes. It’s alternative light and dark fringes. The path difference between the rays has to be equal. What is meant by air wedge? Air Wedge. An air wedge is a simple interferometer used to […]
What is perturbation technique?
What is perturbation technique? A mathematical technique to eliminate linear terms in an equation in order to retain the nonlinear (turbulence) terms. Variables such as potential temperature (θ) or velocity (U) can be partitioned into mean (slowly varying) and perturbation (rapidly varying) components. Why do we use perturbation? Perturbation is used to find the roots […]
Who invented the lever?
Who invented the lever? Archimedes What is a class 1 lever? In a Class One Lever, the Fulcrum is located between the Load and the Force. The closer the Load is to the Fulcrum, the easier it is to lift (increased mechanical advantage). Examples include see-saws, crow bars, hammer claws, scissors, pliers, and boat oars. […]
What types of energy are released when something burns?
What types of energy are released when something burns? When you burn that wood in a fireplace, chemical energy is released and converted into thermal energy (heat) and light energy. What type of energy is produced and wasted? Heat energy is the most easily dissipated form of energy. Light energy is frequently energy seen in […]
What are the principles of disaster management?
What are the principles of disaster management? The ethical principles applied during disasters: (i) Humanitarian assistance; (ii) Information and participation during disasters; (iii) Compulsory evacuation of populations; (iv) Respect of dignity; (v) Respect of persons; (vi) Emergency assistance for the most vulnerable persons; (vii) The importance of rescue … What are the importance of disaster […]
What are the 6 basic elements of music?
What are the 6 basic elements of music? This series introduces the six key elements of music including rhythm, texture, dynamics, pitch, form, and timbre. Children will build their knowledge of basic music techniques through a set of fun activities based on each element, and they’ll grow their confidence and collaborative skills along the way. […]
What color bends most during refraction?
What color bends most during refraction? violet light What are two effects of refraction? The major effects of refraction of lights are: Bending of light. Change in wavelength of light. Splitting of light rays if it is polychromatic in nature. Does speed of light change during refraction? When light travels from one medium to another, […]
How does life on earth depends on the process of photosynthesis?
How does life on earth depends on the process of photosynthesis? Most life on Earth depends on photosynthesis. The process is carried out by plants, algae, and some types of bacteria, which capture energy from sunlight to produce oxygen (O2) and chemical energy stored in glucose (a sugar). What is the important of photosynthesis? It’s […]