Nature
Exploring "Why" questions about Nature
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Why do trees lose their leaves in winter if they need them to breathe?
They need them to make sugar, which they store during the Winter as they don't need to use it.
Why are ocean animals dying all around the world in mass sums?
We are. There's quite a few things happening that's altering the ocean's ecology. On one side we have overfishing, wich is messing up the food cycle.
Why do current FM radio station channels only range from ~80 – ~105?
That was the range assigned by various governments throughout the world for FM radio. Use of radio spectrum frequencies are regulated by the government. The reason being that if 2 people try to use th
Why is Apple so much more “popular” in certain industries and Windows in others? Why are Apple devices considered more secure by people?
Can't say for certain for the first question. But as to why it's considered more secure? It's pretty much because Windows is more popular globally, so people are more likely to create viruses and malw
Why do the backseat windows in so many cars only go down 3/4 of the way?
Look at the door and its placement in regards to the rear wheels. Many times, there just isn't enough room for the window to roll down all the way. It can also be a safety feature to reduce the likeli
Why can’t we use a centrifuge to de-salinate ocean water?
A centrifuge is typically used to separate a heterogeneous mixture of solid and liquid by spinning it. Salt water is a solution, so if it is even possible, I am sure the energy, time and expense are e
Why are airplanes designed so that the windows do not line up with the rows of seats?
The windows are a part of the plane as it was designed by the manufacturer. The seats are attached to a rail on the airplane's floor and can be moved around by the airline. Different airlines choose d
Why can evergreen plants survive winter unlike other plants
Evergreen trees most often have needles instead of leaves. With the needles having a smaller surface area, evergreens can better withstand colder temperatures. Also, the trees will go dormant when wat
Why do old glass bottles which have been underground for a long period of time go rainbow?
The effect is called iridescence. It's caused by a chemical reaction on the surface of the glass by the compounds in certain soils similar to how rust develops from the oxidization of iron. It can be
Why are all the major oil deposits in the world found in the most extreme climates?
because all of the easy to access oil has been drained. now only the hard to get oil remains. look for an old map of oil around the world.