What is the geographic location of PEI? Known as the “Garden of the Gulf”, the island is located in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence north of Nova Scotia and east of New Brunswick, with which it forms the Northumberland Strait….Geography of Prince Edward Island. Geography Province Prince Edward Island Largest settlement Charlottetown (pop. 36,094 (2016)) […]
What causes drought and water scarcity?
What causes drought and water scarcity? The primary cause of any drought is a deficiency in rainfall, but also increased human demand for water is an important factor. Droughts can be divided into meteorological droughts, agricultural droughts and hydrological droughts. Source: The US National Drought Mitigation Centre (NDMC). What is causing water scarcity? Water shortages […]
What countries have elk?
What countries have elk? Elk live primarily in North America and Eastern Asia. They have also been introduced to Argentina, Australia, Chile, and New Zealand. In the US, certain subspecies live in different areas, but elk can be found in approximately 20 states. Where are Elks found? western North America What states are elk in? […]
How is Hanukkah celebrated in England?
How is Hanukkah celebrated in England? Hanukkah, or Chanukah, is an 8-day Jewish celebration often referred to as the Festival of Lights. Jewish people in the UK celebrate this holiday by lighting candles, exchanging presents, and eating fried foods. What are the most celebrated holidays in America? Holidays most commonly celebrated Rank Date Holiday 1 […]
Why does some copper wire look silver?
Why does some copper wire look silver? The 5-colored wires’s strands looks like aluminium, but it is basically copper wire at centre, with a thin conductive coating (my teacher shown it to me) of silvery-color, so that the copper doesn’t get weathered . What is the silver coating on copper wire? Silver plated copper wire […]
Are Diamonds alloys?
Are Diamonds alloys? The diamond grains give the alloy a degree of surface texture; when a smooth surface is desired, the alloy can be plated and polished. Similar alloys are possible with the metal phase consisting of one or more of silver, copper, gold, aluminium, magnesium, and zinc. What are common alloys? Some common alloys […]
What country is HSBC Bank from?
What country is HSBC Bank from? Hong Kong Is HSBC a British or Chinese bank? HSBC Holdings plc is a British multinational investment bank and financial services holding company. It is the second largest bank in Europe, with total assets of US$2.984 trillion (as of December 2020). Where do billionaires keep their money? Most of […]
Can you store potato salad in a metal bowl?
Can you store potato salad in a metal bowl? Can You Serve Food With Mayonnaise From an Aluminum Container? Potato salad, chicken salad, pasta salad and deviled eggs all get their creaminess from mayonnaise. Store and serve them from an aluminum container if you like, but cover and refrigerate them quickly. How long can you […]