Atmospheric pressure can support a column of water up to 10 meters high. But plants can move water much higher; the sequoia tree can pump water to its very top more than 100 meters above the ground. U...
Icebergs are among nature's most spectacular creations, and yet most people have never seen one. A vague air of mystery envelops them. They come into being ----- somewhere ------in faraway, frigid wa....
The theory of plate tectonics describes the motions of the lithosphere, the comparatively rigid outer layer of the Earth that includes all the crust and part of the underlying mantle. The lithosphere(...
College PressureI see two kinds of pressure working on college students today: economic pressure, parental pressure. It is easy to look around for rebels-- to blame the colleges for charging too much ...
Parents Are too Permissive with Their Children Nowadays The child' s happiness is al I-important, the psychologists say, but what about the parents' happiness? Parents suffer constantly from fear an.....
Examinations Exert a Negative Influence on EducationWe might marvel at the proGREss made in every field of study,but the methods of testing a person's knowledge and ability remain as primitive as eve....
Qualities Employer SeekKnowing what an employer is looking for in a potential employee can help an applicant to prepare for an interview.An interviewer for a major corporation was asked these question...
Things about MeI am Andrea. Perhaps the word "average" can best describe me. I am of average height, average weight and of average complexion. I have a thin face, double-lid eyes and a pointed nose......
Good Writing, Bad Writing ? Despite the modern desire to be easy and casual, Americans from time to time give thought to the language they use, to grammar, vocabulary,and official languages. And, as o...
