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Interesting Insights on the Pitcher Plant

Interesting Insights on the Pitcher Plant

The pitcher plant is a type of plant that eats insects, also called a carnivorous plant. They are rare and unique. Typical plants consume nutrients from the soil, but carnivorous plants are found in nutrient-poor soil. They get their nutrition…

Calculating Diameter to Square Feet

Calculating Diameter to Square Feet

The diameter quantifies the distance of a straight line from one point on a circle through the center to another point opposite it, and can be measured in feet. The area of a circle can be measured in square feet.…

Exploring the Jumping Abilities of Dolphins

Exploring the Jumping Abilities of Dolphins

Animal trainers at aquariums and marine parks train dolphins to jump anywhere from 15 to 30 feet above the water to put on a show for audiences. Dolphins jump in the wild also. Biologists have determined several reasons for this…

Finding Inequalities from a Graph

Finding Inequalities from a Graph

When working with graphs in an Algebra II class, you may be presented with a graph of an equation and asked to identify the inequality displayed. The graph will consist of a dotted or solid line, with one side shaded.…

Calculating Amps and Resistance in a Parallel Circuit

Calculating Amps and Resistance in a Parallel Circuit

According to the Princeton University WordNet, a circuit is an electrical device that provides an avenue through which current can move. Electrical current is measured in amperes, or amps. The number of amps of current flowing through the circuit may…

Understanding Comparative Experiments

Understanding Comparative Experiments

Many students of science understand the basic idea of the comparative experiment because the name “comparative experiment” mostly explains itself. Students would be correct in defining a comparative experiment as one that compares the effects of two treatments. However, like…

Flora and Fauna of Spain

Flora and Fauna of Spain

Because of Spain’s diverse geography and climates, there are a lot of different types of animals and plants that call Spain home. Mediterranean and continental maritime climates are typical in peninsular Spain. The temperature varies greatly and rainfall is irregular,…

Determining the Percentage Increase in Graphs

Determining the Percentage Increase in Graphs

The purpose of a graph is to show the relationship between something measured and something that is assumed to change its amount. For example, a line graph might show how much a plant grows as time passes. Or, a bar…

Calculating Energy Released and Absorbed

Calculating Energy Released and Absorbed

Every chemical reaction either absorbs or releases energy. Energy is described in kilojoules per mole, which is a unit of measurement reflecting the amount of energy stored within a material. To determine how your chemical reaction is using energy, you…