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Is Callisto rocky or gaseous?
Space and AstronomySurface. Callisto’s rocky, icy surface is the oldest and most heavily cratered in our solar system. The surface is about 4 billion years old and it’s been pummeled, likely by comets and asteroids. Is Callisto made of gas? Callisto is surrounded by an extremely thin atmosphere composed of carbon dioxide and probably molecular oxygen, as
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What are the classifications of a parallelogram?
Space and AstronomyVocabulary Term Definition rectangle A parallelogram is a rectangle if and only if it has four right (congruent) angles rhombus A parallelogram is a rhombus if and only if it has four congruent sides square A parallelogram is a square if and only if it has four right angles and four congruent sides. Are all
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What is the metric system in biology?
Space and AstronomyThe metric system is an internationally agreed-upon measurement system based on decimals or powers of 10. Scientists use a refined version called the International System of Units (abbreviated SI). What does metric system mean in biology? Metric system, a system of weights and measures originating in France, the use of which is required by law
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What factors make life possible on Earth?
Space and AstronomyWhat makes the Earth habitable? It is the right distance from the Sun, it is protected from harmful solar radiation by its magnetic field, it is kept warm by an insulating atmosphere, and it has the right chemical ingredients for life, including water and carbon. What are the 4 factors that allow for Earth to
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What is the language of the universe?
Space and AstronomyMathematicsMathematics is the Language of the Universe and it can be beautiful. From atoms to beehives to the movement of the planets to computers, everything around us is buzzing with maths. Learn about this STEM topic as you never have before in an extraordinary new light. Why is math known as the language of the
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What is the measure of adjacent angles?
Space and AstronomySupplementary adjacent angles always add up to 180. This is because the two angles sit next to each other on a straight line and all angles on a straight line add up to 180. However, if the adjacent angles are not linear pairs and another angle is in the mix, the two adjacent angles will
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What hidden figures are in the movie hidden figures?
Space and AstronomyThe film stars Taraji P. Henson as Katherine Johnson, Octavia Spencer as Dorothy Vaughan, and Janelle Monáe as Mary Jackson. Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Mahershala Ali, Aldis Hodge, and Glen Powell featured in supporting roles.… Hidden Figures Distributed by 20th Century Fox Is Paul Stafford a real person? 5. Is the movie character
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What is circular motion in Science?
Space and AstronomyIn physics, circular motion is a movement of an object along the circumference of a circle or rotation along a circular path. It can be uniform, with constant angular rate of rotation and constant speed, or non-uniform with a changing rate of rotation. What does circular motion mean in science? Circular motion is described as
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What is the difference between linear approximation and differentials?
Space and AstronomyWhat is the relationship between linear approximation and differentials? We have seen that linear approximations can be used to estimate function values. They can also be used to estimate the amount a function value changes as a result of a small change in the input. What is the difference between linearization and differentials? The differential
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What is the climate like on Saturn?
Space and AstronomySaturn is considerably colder than Jupiter being further from the Sun, with an average temperature of about -285 degrees F. Wind speeds on Saturn are extremely high, having been measured at slightly more than 1,000 mph, considerably higher than Jupiter. Is there snow on Saturn? Does Saturn have snow? Saturn’s moon, Enceladus, has geysers that