A low-oxygen area of the ocean is often referred to as what?

Science Trivia / December 27, 2024

Dead Zone. A low-oxygen area of the sea is called "hypoxic".

What is the fastest speed at which a falling raindrop can hit you?

Science Trivia / December 26, 2024

18 Mph. The average raindrop has a diameter of 0.1 to 5 millimeters.

Which rock would test positive to an acid test?

Science Trivia / December 26, 2024

Limestone. Limestone fizzes when exposed to a liquid acid.

In which desert would the highest sand dunes be found?

Science Trivia / December 25, 2024

Sahara. The Sahara straddles the equator and contains the highest sand dunes.

The St. Lawrence Seaway opened in 1959 allowing oceangoing ships to reach which Minnesota city?

Science Trivia / December 25, 2024

Duluth. Large oceangoing ships only reached Montreal before the St. Lawrence Seaway opened in 1959.

About how many million tons of salt are obtained from the ocean each year?

Science Trivia / December 24, 2024

6. The world's seawater has an average salinity of 3.5%.