What is the destruction of forests called?

Science Trivia / October 08, 2024

Deforestation. In deforestation, forest land is converted to non-forest use.

What is used to control pitch on a plane?

Science Trivia / October 07, 2024

Elevators. In flight, pitch is the vehicle's center of mass.

What type of respiration uses glucose in the absence of oxygen?

Science Trivia / October 07, 2024

Fermentation. During fermentation in wine making, yeast interacts with sugars to create ethanol.

In the United States, in which month does spring begin?

Science Trivia / October 06, 2024

March. The vernal equinox actually happens at a specific moment, rather than in a day-long event.

Which of these changes the most from beginning to the adult stage of its life cycle?

Science Trivia / October 06, 2024

Butterfly. Butterflies are unable to fly unless their body temperature is less than 86 degrees.

What is unusual about pumice?

Science Trivia / October 05, 2024

It Floats. Pumice is a volatile rock spewed by a volcano whose matrix has captured air bubbles so that it will not readily sink.