What is the Continental Divide and what is its purpose? A continental divide is a boundary that separates a continent’s river systems. Each river system feeds into a distinct ocean, bay, or sea. The Loveland Pass, pictured here, is a continental divide in Colorado that separates water flowing into the Atlantic and Pacific ocean basins. […]
Who is often called the father of modern aviation?
Who is often called the father of modern aviation? Cayley was an aeronautical engineering pioneer and is often referred to as “the father of aviation.” He discovered and defined the four forces acting on a heavier-than-air flying vehicle: weight, lift, drag and thrust. Can planes fly without a tail? Can an airplane fly without a […]
At which type of boundary does tension often occur?
At which type of boundary does tension often occur? Divergent boundaries What’s the difference between convergence and divergence? Convergence generally means coming together, while divergence generally means moving apart. In the world of finance and trading, convergence and divergence are terms used to describe the directional relationship of two trends, prices, or indicators. What is […]
What happens when stomata are open?
What happens when stomata are open? When stomata are open, water vapor and other gases, such as oxygen, are released into the atmosphere through them. A number of factors can affect the exchange of gases between a leaf and the atmosphere. What allows stomata to open and close? Specialized cells known as guard cells surround […]
How does electricity flow in a circuit draw an open circuit?
How does electricity flow in a circuit draw an open circuit? The electric circuit in which there is a gap in the connections between the terminals of the cell, wires and the bulb, etc is called an open circuit (or incomplete circuit). Electricity does not flow through an open circuit because there is a gap […]
Are hydrogen or electric cars better?
Are hydrogen or electric cars better? Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles tend to be more frugal than their battery electric counterparts. According to Autocar, the Hyundai Nexo comes with a real-world range of 414 miles and filling up takes just five minutes, whereas electric charging can be an hour-long affair at the best of times. Is […]
What will happen if two forces act on an object?
Is the Chernobyl reactor still burning?
Is the Chernobyl reactor still burning? So Is Chernobyl Still Burning? Yes, but it is not what you think. Chernobyl still burns due to wildfires, According to Greenpeace organization wildfire started on April 3rd, due to abnormally hot, dry and windy weather. They are now the biggest fires ever recorded in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. […]
Why is a 1982 D penny rare?
Why is a 1982 D penny rare? Newly found 1982-D Small date copper cent. The Mint switched over from striking copper-alloy to copper-plated zinc planchets sometime in mid-1982 as a cost saving measure – the copper-alloy planchets were too expensive to strike and the Mint was losing money. But it didn’t end there. What are […]
What is a rich sound?
What is a rich sound? Generally I would define “rich” bass as having a fairly flat frequency curve, which means all the finer details across the bass frequencies aren’t obscured by a nasty peak(s). So rather than having what’s known as “one note bass”, you have a smooth and detailed sound in which you can […]