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The Role Of Bees In Pollination
What Is Pollination? Pollination is the process by which pollen is transferred from a flower's male part (anther) to its female part (stigma), leading to fertilization and the production of seeds. Plants pollinate using animals, wind, and water, but bees are the most...
2019 Math Kangaroo Contest Question Paper Grade 3 & 4
The problem asks you to figure out which runner finished third based on their positions on the podium. The podium works in such a way that the person on the highest step finishes first, the person on the second-highest step finishes second, and the person on the third...
Tectonic Plate Movements
What Are Tectonic Plates? Tectonic plates are massive, irregularly shaped slabs of rock that make up the Earth's lithosphere (the outermost layer of Earth). These plates move slowly over the asthenosphere, a more fluid-like layer beneath the lithosphere. Lithosphere:...
Phases Of The Moon
Phases Of The Moon The moon goes through a cycle of different shapes, known as phases, over approximately 29.5 days. These phases occur because the moon reflects sunlight, and as it orbits Earth, we see varying amounts of its sunlit side. There are eight main phases...
2023 Math Kangaroo Contest Question Paper Grade 7 & 8
Given: The diagram shows a grid made of vertical and horizontal lines. The question asks which part was cut from the grid. Explanation: To determine the missing part of the grid, we need to compare each option (A to E) with the grid’s structure. The key is to observe...
The Principles Of Buoyancy
What Is Buoyancy? Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in a fluid like water or air. When an object is placed in a fluid, two main forces come into play: Gravity: The force that pulls the object down. Buoyant Force: The force that pushes the object up. For an...
The Impacts Of Deforestation
What Is Deforestation? Deforestation is the large-scale removal of forests, typically due to human activities. Key Causes of Deforestation: Agricultural Expansion: Forests are often cleared to create farmland for growing crops or raising livestock. Logging: Trees are...
The Science Of Sound Waves
What Are Sound Waves? Sound is all around us and is how we hear things like music, voices, and footsteps. The science of sound waves is called acoustics, the study of mechanical waves in solids, liquids, and gases. How do sound waves travel? Sound waves are...
Light Reflection & Refraction
What Is Reflection? Reflection occurs when light hits a surface and bounces back. Reflected light makes images appear in mirrors and on other smooth, shiny surfaces Laws of Reflection: The Angle of Incidence Equals the Angle of Reflection: When a light ray hits a...
How Telescopes Work
What Is A Telescope? A telescope is an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear closer and more detailed. There are two main types of telescopes: Refracting Telescopes: These use lenses to bend light and bring it to a focus. The first lens, the...
