Social Sciences

Buoyant force is entirely the result of gravity. In a gravitational field, we find denser objects sinking in whatever medium they are in (usually air or water) and less dense objects, if the density is lower than the surrounding medium, floating. In the absence of a gravitational field (or in free fall, which is equivalent) everything floats.

The name comes from the Indonesian Krakatau. Unfortunately the origin of that word is very uncertain. It may be related to a word simply meaning "island" but its etymology is currently unknown.

A genius level IQ is generally considered to be 140 or higher. This level of intelligence is rare and signifies exceptional cognitive abilities in areas such as problem-solving, pattern recognition, and memory retention. People with genius level IQs are often highly gifted in their chosen fields and may excel in complex or specialized pursuits.

Arizona has abundant natural resources such as copper, silver, gold, lead, zinc, and uranium. The state also has significant deposits of sand, gravel, and timber. Additionally, Arizona has a diverse range of agricultural products including cotton, citrus fruits, and vegetables.

Miscible liquids are liquids that form a homogeneous mixture when they are added together. Obviously liquids that are immiscible do not form a homogeneous mixture when they are added together.

Rocks are the ones which are usually made up of mixtures of different kinds of minerals. This is what defines the various properties that different rocks have.

A heavenly streaker is a humorous term used to describe a meteor that streaks across the sky. It refers to the bright and rapid movement of a meteor as it enters the Earth's atmosphere.

Two organisms that break down carbohydrates to release energy from cells are humans and yeast. Humans use cellular respiration to break down carbohydrates into ATP for energy, while yeast can perform fermentation to extract energy from carbohydrates.

Yes, volume in sound is similar to brightness in light in that they both quantify the intensity or strength of the respective stimuli. Increasing the volume of sound results in a louder sound, while increasing the brightness of light results in a more intense light. Both volume and brightness are perceived based on the strength of the stimuli.

resulted in situations such as: -deforestation and soil erosion causing floods and droughts -faulty constructional practices leading to disastrous impact on life and property during cyclones and earthquakes -water scarcity in rural and urban areas -uncontrolled growth of settlements on hazardous hill slopes causing landslides

Yes, unlike poles in magnets attract each other due to the alignment of their magnetic fields. This attraction is a result of the flow of magnetic field lines from one pole to another, creating a force that pulls the magnets together.

Turpet is a fish commonly eaten in the Caribbean, I ate some last week in Barbados, since which I have tried to find it online and in the dictionary. Perhaps this is the local name for it. It has a colour and texture very similar to river cobbler. It is a little fatter and meatier than red snapper and very easy to over cook. I ate it fresh, caught and cleaned that day in Sixmen's, St. Peters, but had to freeze the remainder. It does not have the same taste, texture or mouth feel when cooked after freezing. Perhaps this explains why the turpet is not widely known.

S. Maynard.

it true that ther is nucler pallucio evri wer i love patrik

the benefits of a volcano might be producing pumice. Pumice can produce natural glass. Volcanic material also has a source for metal, gold, silver, molybdenum. copper, zinc, lead and also mercury. When an volcano erupts it also releases healthy gasses like hydrogen and carbon dioxide.

The four types of organic compounds found in all living things are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. These compounds are essential for various biological processes such as energy production, structural support, and genetic information storage.

The internal energy of a material is determined by its temperature, pressure, and specific heat capacity. The internal energy is the sum of the kinetic and potential energies of the particles within the material. Temperature affects the kinetic energy, pressure affects the potential energy, and specific heat capacity determines how much energy is needed to change the temperature of the material.

Some potential cons of overpopulation of deer include increased risk of vehicle collisions, damage to crops and vegetation, spread of disease, and negative impact on the natural balance of ecosystems.

Seasonal grasslands are found in various parts of the world, including North America (Great Plains), Africa (Savannas), Australia (Outback), and South America (Pampas). These grasslands experience distinct seasonal changes in temperature and precipitation, leading to periods of growth and dormancy for the grasses.

Examples of materials at home that use chemical energy include batteries (alkaline, lithium-ion), gasoline for vehicles, propane tanks for gas grills, and natural gas for heating systems. These materials store energy in chemical bonds that is released through chemical reactions to produce power or heat.

Force applied to an object causes acceleration, which in turn results in motion according to Newton's second law of motion (F=ma). The direction and magnitude of the force determine the speed and direction of the object's motion.

A fluid exerts pressure on an object immersed in it due to the weight of the fluid above the object pressing down. The pressure increases with depth as the weight of the fluid column increases, leading to greater pressure on objects deeper in the fluid. This pressure is essential for buoyancy and stability in submerged objects.