How is a starfish classified?

How is a starfish classified? Starfish belong to the class Asteroidea, derived from the Greek words “aster” (a star) and “eidos“ (form, likeness, appearance). There are more than 1600 species of starfish alive today, and they have an important role in the community structure of the ocean floor. Does a starfish have a vertebral column? […]

How does landfills affect water?

How does landfills affect water? Landfills, even well engineered ones, can cause air and water pollution. The predominant concern is groundwater and surface water pollution from runoff. After water has filtered through a landfill, it is called leachate. Leachate commonly contains high concentrations of chemicals, heavy metals and microbial life. Can a landfill contaminate groundwater? […]

What is the movie Becoming Jane about?

What is the movie Becoming Jane about? Though Jane Austen’s (Anne Hathaway) financially strapped parents (James Cromwell, Julie Walters) expect her to marry the nephew of wealthy Lady Gresham (Maggie Smith), the young woman knows that such a union will destroy her creativity and sense of self-worth. Instead, she becomes involved with Tom Lefroy (James […]

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