Why does Sirius flicker red and blue? Thank you, Susan! Sirius appears to flash different colors when it’s low in the sky. Really, all the stars are flashing different colors, because light is composed of all the colors of a rainbow, and the journey through our atmosphere breaks starlight into its component colors via refraction. […]
Why is it necessary to use the same restriction enzyme on both the donor DNA strand and the recipient DNA strand?
Why is it necessary to use the same restriction enzyme on both the donor DNA strand and the recipient DNA strand? Because the same restriction enzyme cuts both the donor DNA and the plasmid DNA, the same complementary single-stranded base sequences extend from the cut ends of each. The result is a recombinant DNA molecule, […]
What forms when solar winds connect with the magnetosphere?
What forms when solar winds connect with the magnetosphere? Zesta says, “The Earth’s magnetosphere absorbs the incoming energy from the solar wind, and explosively releases that energy in the form of geomagnetic storms and substorms.” Magnetic lines of force converge and reconfigure, resulting in magnetic energy and charged-particles flying off at intense speeds. What happens […]
What percentage of schools have uniforms?
What percentage of schools have uniforms? 3. 20% of US Schools have Uniform Policies (Up 8%) School uniforms are more popular than ever in the United States. The latest data from The National Center for Education Statistics finds 20 percent of schools in the United States require school uniforms (that was for the 2017-2018 school […]
What is the importance of personal beliefs?
What is the importance of personal beliefs? We use beliefs to help us understand the world around us. A person’s beliefs will guide them in their decision making and response to situations. Beliefs are usually formed in childhood or any other significant formative experience.. Why is it important to know what your personal values are? […]
What are the benefits of Bhakra Nangal Dam?
What are the benefits of Bhakra Nangal Dam? The dam provides irrigation water to Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh. Electricity: The water of Bhakra dam is also used to provide electricity for states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh. When was Bhakra Nangal dam built? 1963 Bhakra Dam/Opened On which river Bhakra Nangal […]
Is a wetland considered a watershed?
Is a wetland considered a watershed? Wetlands serve as a component of watersheds. A watershed is an area of land that drains rain and snowfall, sediment, and other materials into a body of water. Rivers and streams circulate water and connect ecosystems, wetlands store and filter water, and various components provide wildlife, fish, and plant […]
How do I delete MEGA upload?
How do I delete MEGA upload? You can cancel one or more Uploads to MEGA / Downloads from MEGA you have initiated from the sync client options. Simply right-click on a transfer in progress and select Cancel or Cancel All. You will not be able to selectively cancel syncing of folders in progress. Does MEGA […]
What is an index fund and how does it work?
What is an index fund and how does it work? Index funds are investment funds that follow a benchmark index, such as the S&P 500 or the Nasdaq 100. When you put money in an index fund, that cash is then used to invest in all the companies that make up the particular index, which […]
What did the Cherokee do before the Trail of Tears?
What did the Cherokee do before the Trail of Tears? They were farming people and had been farming people for more than a thousand years. They did not live in teepees, but had permanent villages with substantial houses. At the time of their removal, the Cherokee had a higher literacy rate than the non-Indian Americans. […]