An artisan well is a type of well that can be used for irrigation, bathing, drinking water and other uses. An artisan well is an excellent choice if you have an outdoor space in need of a water feature or you want to increase your property’s value. Some people use their artisan wells as outdoor swimming pools, or as things like a fish pond. An artisan well is a type of well that can be…
You may have heard people use the term “state” and wondered if they were talking about a state of matter, or an object’s condition. So what does the word state mean in chemistry? Is it a type of matter, something that changes, or both? A state is defined as “a particular condition at a given time.” The word has many other meanings too! For example: To describe one of the 50 states in America; Or…
In this blog post, we’ll be discussing the alliances between European countries leading up to the Great War. We’ll first describe how the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand brought about World War One, then explain why Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia, and finally discuss Germany’s backing of Austria-Hungary against Russia when she declared war. If you’re interested in learning more about how alliances contributed to World War One and the role they played in…
Sandstone has a wide variety of uses. It is often mined for use in various construction projects, and it is also used to make glass. Sandstone is formed by the quartz grains in sand deposits becoming cemented together over time. This process usually occurs underground, and huge quarries are dug out of the earth to reach this natural resource. Sandstone usually forms in layers, or strata, making it easier to mine. The most common type…
Organelles are specialized cell parts with specific functions. In eukaryotic cells, there are many different types of organelles that carry out these functions. Each type of organelle is usually only found in certain types of cells. Lysosomes help the cell digest large molecules. Lysosomes are membrane-bound structures that contain digestive enzymes. Enzymes break down large molecules into smaller ones that the cell can use. Mitochondria produce energy for the cell by converting sugars into ATP.…
The Rocky Mountains are one of the most important mountain ranges in the world. They stretch from Canada all the way to New Mexico and offer breathtaking views of nature. For example, they include the highest peak in North America, Mount Elbert, which rises 14,433 feet above sea level. But how did these mountains form? That’s a question that scientists have been trying to answer for decades. Luckily for us, we now have some great…
There have been many wars in history, and it is difficult to determine what country has had the most wars. Which two countries have fought the most wars? What country has the most war? What country has never been at war? What’s the longest war in history? Who won 100 Years War? Which countries are best at war? The United States may be one of the world’s oldest democracies, but it has also fought more…
Natural disasters can happen anywhere at any time. In the US, they are usually caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods and droughts. There is no way to predict natural disasters in advance and millions of Americans live in areas that are vulnerable to one or more kinds of natural disaster every year. However, there are some places where natural disasters strike less often than others. If you want to avoid living somewhere that has many…
What Is a Century? A century is a period of 100 years. The 21st century began in 2001 and will end in 2100. (Technically it ended on December 31, 2099, but we’re still in the 21st century!) The name “21st” comes from the Latin root “vii,” which means 7 because there are 7 days in a week. Similarly, we often refer to the “12th” century or other centuries that have 12 numbers instead of 10:…
Where are the volcanoes and mountain ranges located? Why is this important to know? It is important to know where the volcanoes and mountains are because they can tell us a lot about our planet. If you look at the map below you will see that the highest mountain ranges on Earth are located between North America and Asia. The Adirondacks and the Rockies are the two major mountain ranges in the United States. The…