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Interesting Insights into the Earth’s Inner Core

Interesting Insights into the Earth's Inner Core

The planet Earth consists of a series of distinct layers, each of which has a unique structure. The top layer, known as the crust, is the thinnest layer of the Earth with a thickness of 30 km (18.6 miles). Below…

Adaptations of Plants and Animals in Temperate Forests

Adaptations of Plants and Animals in Temperate Forests

Temperate forests exist all over the world. There are two types of temperate forests. The largest temperate biome, the temperate deciduous biome, exists in North America, Western Europe, Asia and Australia. The much smaller temperate rain forest only exists along…

Understanding the Lifespan of Fireflies

Understanding the Lifespan of Fireflies

Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are not actually flies. The insect commonly called a firefly belongs to the Lampyridae family of beetles. Most insects in North America have a short lifespan, often surviving only one season. The adult firefly…

Where Do Lions Find Shelter in the Wild?

Where Do Lions Find Shelter in the Wild?

Both African and Asiatic lions will seek out specific habitat features for the purpose of shelter, whether it’s to rear their young or beat the heat. Indeed, these powerful big cats — such explosive beasts in action — spend most…

Identifying Snake Eggs

Identifying Snake Eggs

You can identify snake eggs by examining several characteristics, including shape, hardness and appearance. Most snakes lay eggs and do not give birth to live young. The female lays the eggs underground in loose soil or sand, which acts as…

Understanding Bread Mold: Key Facts

Understanding Bread Mold: Key Facts

If left in a warm, dark and moist environment, bread may grow mold. Common bread molds are fuzzy and appear black or blue-green. Certain species of mold can kill bacterial infections. Causes Spores from mold floating through the air land…

Understanding the Hood of a Cobra

Understanding the Hood of a Cobra

A cobra is a venomous snake that lives in Asia and Africa. Most of the time a cobra resembles any other snake, but it can also rise up and flatten its head into a “hood.” This hood is the cobra’s…

Calculating the Rate of Decay

Calculating the Rate of Decay

Decay measures how quickly something disappears or dies. Decay is often used to quantify the exponential decrease of bacteria or nuclear waste. In order to calculate exponential decay, you need to know the initial population and final population. Exponential decay…

Calculating Velocity Using Force and Distance

Calculating Velocity Using Force and Distance

In physics, you perform work when you apply force to an object and move it over a distance. No work happens if the object does not move, no matter how much force you apply. When you perform work, it generates…