Today ooids are to be found in a number of locations with warm shallow water, including the Bahamas, Shark Bay in Australia, and the Persian Gulf, all of which are marine sites; but they are also sometimes found in inland waters such as the Great Salt Lake in Utah. Oolite,Read More →
Answer: It is important to be prudent and frugal while using natural resources at home as well as in the community and in the surroundings. It should begin with small steps like not wasting food, water, and other consumables. Water, electricity, and cooking fuel should not be wasted unnecessarily. HowRead More →
DROPPS ECO FRIENDLY FABRIC SOFTENER Dropps makes a safe, natural fabric softener that comes in completely recyclable and compostable packaging, so you can avoid both the health and environmental impacts of traditional fabric softeners. Is fabric softener hazardous waste? Here is a list of just SOME of the toxic chemicalsRead More →
Invasive alien species are animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms entered and established in the environment from outside of their natural habitat. They reproduce rapidly, out-compete native species for food, water and space, and are one of the main causes of global biodiversity loss. Why are invasive species such a problem?Read More →
Fun facts about the environment The earth is about 1 million years old. The planet is about 1 million years old and has over 1 million species going extinct mainly due to human activities. … Fungi play a highly vital role in the environment. … Ants weigh more than humans.Read More →
Each microorganism has a temperature range over which it can grow. Psychrophiles grow best at temperatures < 15 °C. In nature, they are commonly found in deep ocean waters or in polar regions. Mesophiles, which grow between 15 and 45 °C, are the most common types of microorganisms and includeRead More →
Slow/controlled release and others customized fertilizers are new generation plant nutrients, which can be efficient and eco-friendly though most of the commercially available formulations are expensive and farmers in controlled agricultural economy or poor economy are unable to afford its use for most of the crops ( … Why fertilizersRead More →
Sandstone is one of the most common types of sedimentary rock, and it is found in sedimentary basins throughout the world. Deposits of sand that eventually form sandstone are delivered to the basin by rivers, but may also be delivered by the action of waves or wind. Where are conglomeratesRead More →
This is because osmosis states that water will diffuse down a concentration gradient through the cell’s partially permeable membrane. … Since animal cells do not have a cell wall, when too much of this water enters to make the concentration of water on both sides even, the animal cell mayRead More →
Vegan and vegetarian diets are not damaging the environment in and of themselves; the problem is with the underlying agricultural practices that are responsible for producing most of the fruits and vegetables consumed around the world. Is it better for the environment if everyone was vegan? If we all wentRead More →