What types of rocks are found in CT? We provide your students with a sample of seven common Connecticut rocks: granite, basalt, sandstone, limestone, marble, schist, and slate. Where in Connecticut can metamorphic rocks be found? Metamorphic rocks dominate the landscape of Kent and the Western Highlands of Connecticut, an indication of the tremendous forces […]
What can you find at the Fort Collins Museum of discovery?
What can you find at the Fort Collins Museum of discovery? Fort Collins Museum of Discovery – Expand your mind. Engage your world. Discovery? Where history meets hands-on science. There’s always more to discover! VISIT US! How much life can you find in a cubic foot? Where is the headquarters of the Collings Foundation? The […]
Who is a famous person that lives in Peru?
Who is a famous person that lives in Peru? This apart, Peru has been the address of other internationally famous Peruvians such as Oscar nominated writer/director Claudia Llosa, photographer Mario Testino, surfer Sofia Mulanovich, chef and restaurateur Gaston Acurio, economists Hernando de Soto, singer Juan Diego Florez, diplomat Javier Perez de Cuellar and … Who […]
How many tribes are in the Colorado River basin?
How many tribes are in the Colorado River basin? 29 The 29 federally recognized tribes in the basin depend on the waters of the Colorado River and its tributaries for a variety of purposes, including cultural and religious activities, domestic, irrigation, commercial, municipal and industrial, power generation, recreation, instream flows, wildlife, and habitat … Which […]
Is a BB gun considered a firearm in Colorado?
Is a BB gun considered a firearm in Colorado? Certainly, it is perfectly legal to discharge BB guns at licensed gun ranges recognized under local Colorado laws. Note that although BB guns are not technically firearms, a student may be expelled from public school merely for possessing a BB gun. It does not matter whether […]
What was the first pepper?
What was the first pepper? Originally mistaken for a form of black pepper (Piper nigrum), the first pepper seeds were carried to Spain in 1493 and from there spread rapidly throughout Europe and the rest of the world. Thai chili peppers (Capsicum annuum), a cultivar known for its piquant fruits. What is the oldest chili […]
What time of day does dew occur?
What time of day does dew occur? Dew is most likely to form at night, as temperatures drop and objects cool. However, dew can form whenever a dew point is reached. Although warm, humid areas commonly experience heavy dew, dew does not form in amounts people could to collect as a water source. Why is […]
At what temperature does water turn to gas?
At what temperature does water turn to gas? 212 degrees Fahrenheit Similarly, if we heat a volume of water above 100 degrees Celsius, or 212 degrees Fahrenheit, water changes its phase into a gas called water vapor. Is condensed water a gas? Condensation is the process where water vapor becomes liquid. It is the reverse […]
What clouds form with unstable conditions?
What clouds form with unstable conditions? Clouds forming in such unstable environments are of the cumulus variety, which as you may recall, means “heap cloud.” Cumulus clouds are “heap clouds,” and have a bubbly, or billowy appearance. What layer of the atmosphere do cirrus clouds form? Cirrus spissatus – These clouds sit right at the […]