How cold are glaciers? Temperatures in glaciers and ice sheets vary in space and time. Temperate glaciers have temperatures at or close to 0°C, while the upper part of the Antarctic ice sheet may be as cold as -40 to -60°C (Fig. 4.2). How much freshwater is locked up in glaciers? According to the U.S. […]
How does the body maintain water balance to prevent homeostatic imbalance?
How does the body maintain water balance to prevent homeostatic imbalance? The kidneys produce urine which is made up of waste products, excess mineral ions and excess water from the body. The main job of your kidneys is to regulate the amount of water in the body and balance the concentration of mineral ions in […]
Can I use my Colorado EBT card in California?
Can I use my Colorado EBT card in California? Can I use my EBT card in another state? You can use your EBT card in any authorized retail location in the U.S. that displays the EBT or Quest logo. Click here for SNAP-eligible food items. Wyoming uses a different EBT card, called Smartcards. What does […]
Is a toaster an example of conduction convection or radiation?
Is a toaster an example of conduction convection or radiation? Toasting in a toaster is usually considered cooking by (infra red) radiation. But the hot coils touch the toast so an element of heating by conduction occurs as well. What type of heat transfer is making toast in a toaster? Convection What are the 4 […]
What are some important monuments?
What are some important monuments? These top landmarks inspire awe. Landmarks give us a sense of place. Angkor: Siem Reap, Cambodia. Sydney Opera House: Sydney. The Eiffel Tower: Paris. Taj Mahal: Agra, India. Burj Khalifa: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Machu Picchu: Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, Peru. The Great Wall of China: China. Why do you […]
Is snowflake a fractal?
Is snowflake a fractal? The Koch snowflake (also known as the Koch curve, Koch star, or Koch island) is a fractal curve and one of the earliest fractals to have been described. What does getting struck by lightning feel like? A jolting, excruciating pain. “My whole body was just stopped—I couldn’t move any more,” Justin […]
How can overpopulation lead to extinction of a species?
How can overpopulation lead to extinction of a species? As the human population grows, we destroy more habitat, kill more animals for food, release more pollution into the atmosphere, soil, and water supply, all of which increase the rate of extinction of species. Does population growth threaten humanity? Population growth is a key driver of […]
How many fiddler crabs can you put in a 10-gallon tank?
How many fiddler crabs can you put in a 10-gallon tank? four crabs How many fiddler crabs can I put in a 5 gallon tank? Keep your fiddler crabs in an escape-proof aquarium. Six crabs can live in a 3-5 gallon tank comfortably. Can Fiddler crabs live together? Keeping Fiddler Crabs Together You can keep […]
Will I lose weight if I get off Depo-Provera?
Will I lose weight if I get off Depo-Provera? Weight After Depo-Provera Is Stopped For those who switched to a non-hormonal form of birth control after stopping Depo-Provera, the weight gain while on the shots was at least partially reversed. For these women, there was a mean weight loss of 1 pound after six months. […]