Nature
Exploring "Why" questions about Nature
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Why are most of the world’s deserts covered in sand and not just dry soil?
Soil is largely made of sand (or other minerals), organic matter, water, and gas. When you don't have precipitation, you lose out on organic matter and water, so you're left with minerals and rocks th
Why can’t you drink rainfall?
Living as I do in the rural western U.S., I was initially astonished at your question. For people going "off-grid" in my region, collecting rainwater in cisterns, for household use and not just garden
Why is deforestation such a large problem if it only affects the country where it takes place?
First, it doesn't only affect that country; the entire earth benefits from having a healthy ecosystem. Second, the health of countries is intertwined; a desolate country that is economically desperate
Why you never get thunder and lightning storms during snowfall
You do, actually. The thing is that snow is a solid, and it's fluffy. It muffles sound and blocks views a lot better than rain does.
Why is desertion a serious crime?
I would say that it is a *bit* obsolete, but originally, this is due to morale and discipline. When your army is charged, you don't want them to flee. When you are losing, you don't want them to run,
Why aren’t there self-driving trains even though they should be easier to make than self-driving cars?
There are self driving trains. Most subway trains are automated. The conductor is only there to pull an emergency switch.
Why windows 10 is being released for free?
Microsoft wants it's users to all be using Windows 10 because W10 will also run on their phone and tablet platforms, and they want to be able to offer a smooth experience to be more appealing as compe
Why does weather affect mood?
Weather has been shown to have a clear link to your mood. Rainy Cloudy weather and short daylight can cause people to become depressed, it's sometimes referred to as SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).
Why do Volcanoes and Earthquakes release explosive amounts of energy over such a relatively short period of time?
It seems like a short period of time for us, but really the pressure has been building up for a long period of time in the tectonic plates below us. Think about it like pulling an elastic band really
Why are water parks allowed to stay open in states with droughts?
in extreme cases, they are. under less dire circumstances, however, their usage of water is considered necessary to the operation of their business. the economic damage caused by their closure can be