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How do you convert a whole number to a percentage?

Change whole numbers to fractionsTurn the whole number into a fraction by putting it over the total number of objects. For example, if there are 25 balls and 20 of them are green, then the fraction would be 20/25. Change the fraction into a decimalDivide the whole number, which is the number on top, by the total number, or the number on the bottom to get a decimal. From the previous example, 20/25 would be 20 divided by 25, which is 0.8 as a decimal. Change the decimal to a percentTo change decimal to percentage, multiply the decimal by 100, or move the decimal point two places to the right. F..

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How can you locate the NASA launch schedule?

On the NASA home page, hover the pointer over Missions and click on Launch Mission. This takes you to the section where each mission is listed in chronological order. You can click on the desired mission to view specific details about that mission, such as the crew members and the time frame of the mission. Additionally, the website has a feature whereby you can register yourself to view the launch in person by clicking on the See a Launch in Person link, which is found in the Launch Schedule section.

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What are some ways to protect a wildlife habitat?

Invasive species of both plants and animals can wreak havoc on wildlife habitats. Non-native plants and feral animals many times do not have any natural predators or other impediments to stop them from spreading into a new habitat. The results can be devastating to a food chain due to the competition for available resources in a habitat. Many times the invasive species introduction is unintentional and the impacts are not considered, as occurred with the boom in Florida's Burmese pythons. The Southeast Asian predator, which was introduced when pets escaped or were released, has caused sig..

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What are the names of the satellites orbiting Jupiter?

Each of the individual moons were numerically numbered as I, II, III and IV, this naming system was used for over two hundred years. As of the mid 1800s the Galilean moons adopted the names Callisto, Ganymede, Europa and Io. It became apparent that the number system would be confusing with the discovery of all the additional new moons.\nAs of January 2011, the planet Jupiter has 50 officially named satellites. There are 13 other moons proposed for the planet based on various observations; these discoveries have not yet been named nor confirmed. The 50 satellites on Jupiter include: Metis, Adra..

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Where can you find medical illustrations featuring the anatomy of a hand?

Basic anatomical drawings are also available at Healthline.com. Scrolling over the picture displays the anatomical name of the body part with the option of clicking through for further information.\nThe American Society for Surgery of the Hand has detailed and labeled hand anatomy illustrations in its hand anatomy browser. Choose the organ system and desired feature, such as proximal phalanges, to see an illustration of the complete hand with the feature highlighted and surrounding features identified.

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What is larch wood used for?

The Idaho Forest Products Commission states that larch wood is particularly useful in environments where rot and stress occur. This makes it a good choice for telephone poles, railroad beams and mine framing. According to the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society, larch is an excellent firewood, particularly in woodstoves, where it provides quick and clean burning. A water-soluable gum known as arabinogalactan is derived from larch wood. This compound is utilized in the production of inks, paint and pharmaceuticals.\nAccording to Oregon State University, there are 10 Larix species worldwide. These..

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What would happen if there was no gravity?

Brain concludes that no living thing would survive if the planet did not have gravity. According to the Astronomy Department at Cornell University, things not attached to Earth in any way other than gravity would fly off into space in a straight line, taking them away from the Earth’s surface. People would float gently upwards inside buildings until they reach the ceiling. Outdoors, things would float away gently, eventually floating at a faster speed as their straight line takes them farther away from the circular path taken by the spinning Earth. Even the atmosphere would float off into th..

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What is the relative size of an amoeba?

Such environments typically include ponds and other bodies of fresh water (and some salt water), but the parasitic amoeba Entamoeba histolytica lives in the alimentary tract and causes dysentery in humans. Amoebae have an uncommon form of transportation, using false feet known as pseudopodia. These appendages are made through projecting the cell's cytoplasm and can also be used to engulf prey.

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When is a baby considered alive?

Under U.S. law, the born alive status applies to any infant born vaginally, via cesarean section or from an induced abortion. However, many people debate when a fetus is classed as alive and their views differ according to their religious or cultural status. Some believe life begins at the point of conception, and there is no medical consensus on where life begins, as determining an exact point is difficult.Biologically, some may consider a zygote as a living organism, as it grows, respirates, reacts to stimuli and has a metabolism. However, it cannot exist independently of the organism it dep..

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When was gold discovered and by whom?

Gold is an elemental metal and is one of the few metals that is not silver or gray in color. Instead, pure gold is bright yellow. It is dense and soft enough to be hammered into very thin sheets and pulled into ? very thin wire. Because it is so soft, it is often alloyed with other metals, such as copper and nickel, to make wearable jewelry.\nGold is not very reactive and does not tarnish, as can be seen in works like the death mask of King Tutankhamun, which has been dated circa 1323 BCE.\nGold has long been used as money but also as a material in electronics and art. It can be beaten to such..

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