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What is the weather like in Tenerife in March?

March in Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain, is more the end of winter than it is the beginning of spring, with weather typically continuing much as it has throughout February. There are nine hours of sunshine every day. The temperature of the ocean averages 66 F, or almost the same as the air temperature. Carnival and Easter celebrations often occur in March, making it a festive month in Tenerife.

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What does kilo mean?

The prefix kilo comes from the Greek word "khilioi," which means "thousand". It was officially adopted as a metric system prefix in 1795 though it was in common use before that. It can be used as a standalone word to represent a measurement such as in the phrase "a kilo of cocaine" where the term kilo refers to one kilogram.\nIn computer terminology, a kilobyte is actually 1,024 bytes rather than 1,000 bytes. This is because computers use binary calculations, and 1,024 is equal to the number two to the 10th power.

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What is the heaviest planet?

Jupiter is made up of a gigantic ball of liquid and gas. Jupiter consists mainly of helium and hydrogen, which are the lightest elements on the periodic table. However, at 1.90×10^27 kilograms, this planet has the most mass of any planet in the solar system. Jupiter is the not only the largest by planet by mass, it is the largest by volume and surface area with a volume of 1.43128 x 10^15 km^3 and surface area of 6.1419 x 10^10 km^2 with a mean circumference of 4.39264 x 10^5 km. It would take around 1,000 Earths to meet Jupiter's volume.

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What causes the Cassini division in Saturn's rings?

The Cassini Division, at about 3,000 miles or 4,800 kilometers wide, is the largest of several gaps in the rings of Saturn. The area is not completely empty, but the scarcity of ring material makes it look like a dark, empty space.\nThe Cassini Division marks the division between what scientists call Saturn's A and B rings. Other divisions, created by the gravitational pull of other moons, exist farther out from the planet and are not as wide.

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What are Taiwan's natural resources?

Taiwan is a province of China and, like its mother nation, it has a diverse geography and topography that support a range of economic activities such as farming, ranching and fishing. Taiwan has a warm and humid climate, which makes it ideal for growing crops year-round. According to the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Taiwan has an abundance of minerals and gems, which are located in mines and deposits throughout the nation. It is a prime exporter of coral and coral products; the coral extracted from Taiwan accounts for 80 percent of the world's productio..

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What are some types of tornado warning systems?

Tornado warnings alert the public that severe thunderstorms and tornadic activity is either imminent or occurring. Warnings may occur when the public, storm chasers or law enforcement personal spot and report funnel clouds or tornadoes. Radar indication of tornado formation may also trigger a warning. Activation of tornado sirens typically occurs in areas where such systems are present. The sirens exist to alert the population of potential danger, although such systems are often difficult to hear when indoors.\nThe National Weather Service may also issue a warning known as a tornado emergency...

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What is stomatal density?

Stomatal density can vary depending on the environmental conditions of the plant. High stomatal density allows a rapid intake of carbon dioxide; however, depending on the environment of the plant, this may be dangerous due to a higher water loss. Conditions that lead to a higher stomatal density include low carbon dioxide content, high humidity and plenty of sunlight. Research into the stomatal density of fossilized plants also provides insight into the atmospheric conditions on Earth during the time that the plant lived.

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What are the pros and cons of solar energy?

Solar panels and the process of converting solar energy into electricity do not directly cause pollution, although the manufacturing of solar panels, their transportation and installation can negatively affect the environment. The overall level of pollution in an area can diminish the effectiveness of solar panels, as high levels of smog and other particulates partially occlude the sun's rays.\nA benefit of solar energy is its ability to provide electricity to homes and facilities in areas that are not connected to a conventional electric grid. Installing solar panels is less expensive th..

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What is the first star that appears at night?

Sirius is a blue or blue-white star that appears to be the brightest star in the sky. In reality, many stars are brighter than Sirius, but it appears to be so bright because it's closer to the Earth. It is only 8.6 light-years away.\nSirius is in the southern sky beneath the constellation Orion, which is one of the easiest constellations to find.

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What is the formula to convert cubic yards into tons?

It is a difficult conversion to calculate, because cubic yards are volumetric measurements and tons are weight measurements. The bulk density will determine the weight per cubic yard. Calculators can be found on the web to assist in completing this type of conversion, such as the one available at unitconversion.org.

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