Category: Questions

How does the loudness of sound change with distance? As distance from the sound source increases, the area covered by the sound waves increases. The same amount of energy is spread over a greater area, so the intensity and loudness of the sound is less. This explains why even loud sounds fade away as you […]

What do you do if you touch your Elf on the Shelf? What Happens If Our Scout Elf Is Accidentally Touched? Write a note to your elf or Santa apologizing for touching your elf. This is the most effective way to help your Scout Elf get back in action quick! Sprinkle a little cinnamon next […]

Can I keep a snail I found outside as a pet? You can keep pet snails in a small container, providing you care for them properly and make sure they receive enough air, water, calcium and food. Here, you’ll learn basic tips for housing and caring for pet snails and some interesting facts about snails […]

What happens in food fermentation? Fermentation is an anaerobic process in which microorganisms like yeast and bacteria break down food components (e.g. sugars such as glucose) into other products (e.g. organic acids, gases or alcohol). This gives fermented foods their unique and desirable taste, aroma, texture and appearance. What happens in a fermentation reaction? Fermentation […]

Why is Roald Dahl called? Born in Llandaff, Wales, on 13th September 1916 to Norwegian parents, Harald Dahl and Sofie Magdalene Hesselberg, Dahl was named after Roald Amundsen, the Norwegian who had been the first man to reach the South Pole just four years earlier. Who was Roald named after? Roald Amundsen As it turns […]

How do you identify mesquite? As the name implies, these trees can be identified by their distinctive screw-shaped beans protected by thorns. These mesquite trees are thorny and evergreen and can be spotted in South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Does mesquite wood look like? The wood of mesquite can vary in color from dark […]

How did Ida B Wells get famous? Ida B. Wells was an African American journalist, abolitionist and feminist who led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States in the 1890s. She went on to found and become integral in groups striving for African American justice. How did Ida B Wells make the world a better […]

Is boy a plural form? Well, the plural of “boy” is “boys”, and to make the possessive of a plural, we just put an apostrophe after the final “s”. So we would say, “the boys’ bicycles“. B-O-Y-S, apostrophe. So, for example, “child”, singular, becomes “children”, plural. Which is correct boys or boy’s? When we want […]

How do I know if my PCM is bad? What Are the Symptoms of a Faulty PCM? Your “check engine” light is on. Other warning lights may be on, including traction control and ABS. You lose fuel economy for no apparent reason. Your car stutters when starting, requires multiple attempts, or won’t start at all. […]

What number represents the most destructive earthquake on a Richter scale? The earthquake with the biggest recorded magnitude was the Great Chilean Earthquake. It had a magnitude of 9.5 on the Richter scale and occurred in 1960. Around 6,000 people died because of the earthquake. What is a 7 on the Richter scale? Intensity 7: […]

How did the Cherokee resist forced relocation during the Trail of Tears? The Treaty of New Echota was widely protested by Cherokees and by whites. The tribal members who opposed relocation considered Major Ridge and the others who signed the treaty traitors. After an intense debate, the U.S. Senate approved the Treaty of New Echota […]

What is the most important plant? Table 16 Most Important Plant Species in The World Based on FAOSTAT in 2019 No Commodity Name Production in 2019 (Tons) 1 Sugarcane 1,949,310,108 2 Maize 1,148,487,291 3 Paddy 755,473,800 Where are plants most important? Plants are found in natural ecosystems such as rain forests, and also in agricultural […]