What were water mills used for in the 1700's in Europe?

Science Trivia / November 03, 2025

To Grind Grain. There are two types of water mill waterwheels: horizontal and vertical.

Plankton largely reside in what part of the ocean?

Science Trivia / November 03, 2025

Pelagic Zone. Any water in the sea that is not close to the bottom or near to the shore is in the pelagic zone.

What sort of storm is shaped like a funnel and is very destructive when it touches down?

Science Trivia / November 02, 2025

Tornado. Tornadoes are rated based on their strength by the Fujita scale or "F-scale".

What is the positively charged central portion of an atom called?

Science Trivia / November 02, 2025

Nucleus. An atom's nucleus contains the neutrons and protons.

Although beaches can be comprised of any particle, the majority of them consist of what?

Science Trivia / November 01, 2025

Quartz. Many beaches claim to be the worlds longest including 90 Mile Beach in Australia and Long Beach, Washington.

What igneous formation is usually seen in the core of folded mountains?

Science Trivia / November 01, 2025

Batholith. A batholith is a big bubble that pushes the layers of rock on top of it upwards.