– Just like the Earth, all the planets in the solar system (there are eight of them) rotate around their axes (therefore the planet’s day) and revolve around the Sun (therefore the planet’s year). – Planets revolve in a certain path around the Sun called an “orbit.” An “orbital period” is the time it takes…
It’s difficult to imagine, but they was once a time when our planet, our Sun, and our solar system did not exist. Where did everything come from? This is a very difficult question to answer, and many people (depending on their beliefs) have different ideas or theories to answer this question. Scientists who study the…
The Effect of the Earth’s Rotation & Revolution When watching the stars at night, they do appear to move very slowly. This is because the Earth is constantly moving. The Earth completes one “rotation” every twenty-four hours. A rotation is when the planet spins around once. The Earth rotates counterclockwise; this is why the Sun “rises”…
– Since the universe is so incredibly large, astronomers (scientists who study space) are constantly discovering new objects in the universe. – Even our solar system is incredibly large and contains countless objects. PLANETS AND THEIR MOONS – Planets are only some of the objects in our solar system. – Most of the planets (6…
GALAXIES – A galaxy is an extremely large area of space that contains billions and billions of stars along with gases and dust. – Our solar system belongs to the “Milky Way Galaxy.” The Milky Way Galaxy is approximately 100 000 light years wide. This means if a light was turned on at one end…
Planes of the Body ~ 200 bones in the body Supports the muscles Three other vital functions: Protection Blood-cell production Mineral Storage Protection Protect organs in the body (i.e. the skull protects the brain and the ribs protect the lungs) Blood-Cell Production In the bone marrow they produce blood cells (red, white and plasma) and…
The number of significant digits in an answer to a calculation will depend on the number of significant digits in the given data, as discussed in the rules below. Approximate calculations (order-of-magnitude estimates) always result in answers with only one or two significant digits. When are Digits Significant? Non-zero digits are always significant. Thus, 22…
The earth makes one complete rotation on its axis every 24 hours. An object on the equator travels the circumference of the globe (approximately 40,000 km) each day. Objects at the Poles simply rotate around a vertical axis but don’t move in space. The distance traveled per day (and velocity of rotation) decreases with increasing…
Humidity is the measure of how much water vapour is in the air and is measured using a hygrometer. When humidity is low (therefore little water vapour in the air), moisture on our skin evaporates easily making us feel comfortable. When humidity is high (therefore a large amount of water vapour in the air), moisture…
– People who study weather and make weather forecasts are called meteorologists. – Meteorologists use advanced technologies like satellites, weather balloons, radar, and computers to forecast weather. CHANGING TECHNOLOGIES – Before 1980, weather forecasts were only accurate for one day due to a lack of technology. – Now, weather forecasts are usually accurate for 3-5…
– Forecasting weather can be difficult because there are many factors involved in weather such as the motion of air and water masses. – Weather forecasters (meteorologists) use complex computer models, weather instruments, and observations of weather patterns to predict the weather. – However, through careful observation, weather can be predicted by any individual. – …
THUNDERSTORMS – Thunderstorms are the most common type of storm. – These bring heavy rain, thunder, lightning, hail, and the odd tornado. – Two conditions must exist for a thunderstorm to form: Moisture is needed to form clouds and rain. Warm air must be pushed up in the atmosphere to form large cumulus clouds – …
REGIONAL WEATHER – Even though weather is affected by large weather systems moving across Canada, weather can also be affected by the make-up of the local environment (example: living near a lake or mountain). – We’re going to be looking at five factors that affect regional (local) weather. THERMALS – Most winds are caused by…
The British Empire A former collective term for the territories under the leadership or control of the British crown, including those in the Commonwealth of Nations and their colonies, protectorates, dependencies, and trusteeships (including the Dominion of Canada, Australia, India, & much of Africa) “Why does the sun never set on the British Empire?” “Because…
All soldiers in all wars have come up with their own terms and phrases to describe what they do and see. Blighty/ A Blighty term for England or “old Blighty” a wound that does not kill but is bad enough to get you sent to England (Blighty) for treatment/sent home The Hun German Soldier –…
George Orwell immediately begins the essay by first claiming his perspective on British Imperialism. He claims that it is evil and he is fully against the oppressors, the British. Though he is a British officer himself at the time in Burma, he feels a certain hatred and guilt towards himself, his empire, and the “evil-spirited…
What is “abnormal”? Mental disorders are characterized by abnormal behaviour, thoughts and feelings “abnormal” – any departure from the norm (different) Examples?? Pejorative connotation – characteristics we dislike or fear Behaviour is maladaptive Causes distress or discomfort, often interfere with people’s ability to lead useful, productive lives, make it impossible for people to hold jobs,…
Introduction: Real name: Wilhelm Maximilian Wundt Was a German medical doctor, psychologist, physiologist, and a professor. Widely known as the father of experimental psychology Studied from many universities in Germany specially in medicine the first one in history to be called a ‘psychologist’ Best Known for: Voluntarism Introspection (observation or examination of one’s own mental…
At a young age… Noam Chomsky was born in Philadelphia, the older son of a professor of Hebrew who had emigrated from Russia in 1913. From early childhood he always displayed linguistic carefulness At 10 he was able to read his father’s edition of a Hebrew grammar of the 13th century School life… In 1945…
She was born in September 16, 1885 and died in December 04, 1952. She is Specialized In sexuality. She married a law student Oscar Horney in 1909. She graduated from university of Berlin in 1913 as a medical student. She taught psychoanalysis at university of Berlin and New York medical college. She is one of…