Category: Social studies

What separates Mexico from Florida? The Gulf of Mexico is a unique, semi-enclosed sea located between the Yucatan and Florida peninsulas, at the southeast shores of the United States. The Gulf of Mexico borders five of the 50 United States (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas), and also Cuba and the eastern part of Mexico. […]

What does smoked ham mean? Smoked ham is a popular serving of meat, cut from the pork leg. It is cured with salt and spices, then subjected to slow and steady heat for varying periods. The smoking is carried out in a special chamber called a kiln. What is the difference between smoked and cured […]

Which bacterial species can use citrate as their only source of carbon? Simmons citrate agar contains sodium citrate as the sole source of carbon, ammonium dihydrogen phosphate as the sole source of nitrogen, other nutrients, and the pH indicator bromthymol blue. This test is part of the IMViC tests and is helpful in differentiating the […]

What challenges does Fraser Island face? Since the cessation of sandmining (1976) and the timber industry on Fraser Island in (1991), this organization has identified four major threats to the island’s natural integrity. These are climate change, inappropriate fire regime, invasive pests and diseases and unsustainable tourism. How is tourism affecting Fraser Island? The impact […]

How many 1s and 0s are in a bit? Terminology Term Breakdown Least Significant Bit (LSB) The right most bit Most Significant Bit (MSB) The left most bit Bit A single 0 or 1; 1 digit Byte 8 bits Is a bit 0 or 1? A bit (short for binary digit) is the smallest unit […]

What Colour would methyl orange turns with grapefruit juice? In a solution becoming less acidic, methyl orange changes from red to orange and, finally, to yellow—with the reverse process occurring in a solution of increasing acidity. What are the Colour changes in methyl orange? Methyl orange has the property to color alkaline and neutral water […]

What was the name of Indian textile? Khadi or Khaddar Khadi, which is also known as Khaddar, is the pride of India. Khadi is cloth that is hand spun and hand woven in India. Cotton, silk or wool or a mixture of these materials is used for the production of Khadi. It is a cloth […]

What did President Hoover do in response? In keeping with these principles, Hoover’s response to the crash focused on two very common American traditions: He asked individuals to tighten their belts and work harder, and he asked the business community to voluntarily help sustain the economy by retaining workers and continuing production. What was Hoover’s […]

What are the forms of contemporary art? In its most basic sense, the term contemporary art refers to art—namely, painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance, and video art—produced today. What are the 7 contemporary arts form? The arts have also been classified as seven: painting, architecture, sculpture, literature, music, performing and cinema. What are the two […]

Can you grow plants under LED lights? LED Bulbs for Grow Lights You can use any LED bulb to grow plants if they are emitting enough light. Plants often also look for warmth to come from the light source and we know LED bulbs do not provide much of that. What kind of LED lights […]