Though bison once roamed across much of North America, today they are “ecologically extinct” as a wild species throughout most of their historic range, except for a few national parks and other small wildlife areas. Are bison endangered 2020? Though bison once roamed across much of North America, today they are “ecologically extinct” as a …
Seasons happen at different times in different parts of the world. The tilt of the Earth doesn’t change as it rotates around the Sun. But the part of the planet that gets the most direct sunlight does change. The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun from September to March. Are seasons same all …
Opossums, sometimes referred to just as possums, are a benefit to ecosystems and a healthy environment beyond eradicating ticks. They will catch and eat cockroaches, rats and mice ” in addition to consuming dead animals of all types (also known as carrion). Are possums good or bad for your yard? But far from being a …
Chileans are mostly diverse, their ancestry can be fully South European as well as mixed with Indigenous and other European heritage. They commonly identify themselves as both Latino and white. Some Chilean-owned stores and restaurants advertise as French and Italian. What is my ethnicity if I am Chilean? The overwhelming majority of Chileans are the …
The Avalanche is a big truck design sitting on a Suburban chassis, so you’d figure the mpg of this behemoth would be awful. But, it’s actually not bad. The 2013 Avalanche with a V8 was able to get 15 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined. Does the Chevy Avalanche have good gas …
Religion: The predominant religions in Europe were Christians, Jews, and Muslims. The Christian Church established universities and led in the area of education, and also held a large role in the feudal system (lords were often affected by bishops and the pope, and religion had a great political influence). Why are human being heterotrophic? Along …
The organisms that obtain their energy from other organisms are called consumers. All animals are consumers, and they eat other organisms. Fungi and many protists and bacteria are also consumers. Are bacteria considered producers? The truth is, bacteria are the producers in many ecosystems as well. … There are bacteria that do photosynthesis using carbon …
An artifact is any object made by a human being. Usually, it refers to an object that has cultural or historical interest. An ecofact, or biofact, is any organic material that has been recovered and has cultural Page 5 or historical significance. Are artifacts and ecofacts the same? Things that have been made or modified …
Biomes play a critical role in the understanding of ecology because they help scientists study not only a specific plant or animal but also the role it plays in its community and the characteristics that it has developed to live in its environment. What is an Edison phonograph worth? They include factors such as light, …
In a cave any footprint, change or damage is essentially permanent. Touching cave formations puts dirt on them which can become embedded in the formation marring its beauty forever. Some of the most beautiful cave formations occur on the floors of caves so be careful where you step. Are Buxus plants poisonous to dogs? Mammoth …