A sandy beach is a zone along the ocean shore that is composed of eroded tiny particles of rock, such as sand, pebbles, and cobblestone, as well as the remainders of mollusks, shells, corals, and skeletons of plankton. A beach…
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HMS Challenger was the first oceangoing ship to be used specifically for exploration and data collection. It is said that this fantastic mission invented the science of oceanography. It was the first voyage undertaken that attempted to collect such an ambitious…
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Isobars are lines that depict areas of equal and constant pressure at the Earth’s surface or at a constant height above it on a meteorological map. Each line passes through a pressure of a given value, but they can never…
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So you live in a flood zone and want to be prepared- just in case. Well, whether you are preparing for a flood, an earthquake, or any other natural disaster, there are certain things you do not want to be…
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There are two ways to calculate wind chill. One method is to use scientific calculations based on wind speed and outdoor temperature. The other is a reality-style method where you step outside and get slapped in the face with brutal…
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Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) is a normal part of being outside in the sunshine. A certain amount of UV exposure is important to the production of vitamin D by the human body, but excess exposure can cause health disorders…
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Calculating the times of sunrise and sunset may seem like a daunting challenge to someone unaccustomed to sky watching, but with some basic knowledge and a little practice, it is a relatively easy skill to learn. This article will help…
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Solar energy is an enticing alternative in the energy wars of today. Developed countries have urban areas that are energy dependent for everything from elevators to street lights. A power outage in a major urban area can bring an entire…
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The winter solstice is the time when the Sun has reached its lowest altitude in the Northern or the Southern Hemispheres. The winter solstice occurs on December 21-22 of each year in the north, while in the south it occurs…
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It took the longest of any project undertaken by New Jersey teenager Justin Beckerman, currently a high school junior at West Morris Mendham High School. (His next longest project was a tree house.) Unlike other teenagers who spend their days…
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