by Meghna Rangarajan | Sep 17, 2024 | Student Blogs
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....
by Meghna Rangarajan | Sep 17, 2024 | Student Blogs
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...
by Catherine Anto | Sep 15, 2024 | Math Kangaroo review
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...
by Meghna Rangarajan | Sep 8, 2024 | Student Blogs
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...
by Meghna Rangarajan | Sep 8, 2024 | Student Blogs
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...
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