How much above sea level is Toronto? At 209 metres above sea level, this is the highest point in the city of Toronto. Toronto is not a very hilly city, but its elevation differences range from 75 metres above sea level at the shores of Lake Ontario to 209 metres above sea level. Is Toronto […]

What architect built the twin towers? Minoru YamasakiEmery Roth Who was a skyscraper architect? Major William Le Baron Jenney Who created the first tower? William LeBaron Jenney, a Chicago architect, designed the first skyscraper in 1884. Nine stories high, the Home Life Insurance Building was the first structure whose entire weight, including the exterior walls, […]

How does the Moon show phases? The phases occur because the Sun lights different parts of the Moon as the Moon revolves around the Earth. That means the reason we see different phases of the Moon here on Earth is that we only see the parts of the Moon that are being lit up by […]

Why are there more daylight hours in summer than winter? Due to the fact that the Earth tilts on its vertical axis by 23.5°, and the north end of the axis always point towards the North Star as the Earth revolves around the Sun, we get season changes.In summer, the Northern Hemisphere leans toward the […]

Is global and universal the same? “Global” reflects the nuance of culture and language, “Universal” assumes that one size fits all. We feel that global recognises different languages, cultures, religions and social settings and environments. What is universal group? Universal Group is one of three types of groups in Microsoft Windows 2000. Universal groups can […]

Do tornadoes cause weathering? -Yes, tornadoes cause weathering, erosion, and deposition. Large trees can be pulled out of the ground and carried away by the tornado to another location. What are causes of weathering? Plant and animal life, atmosphere and water are the major causes of weathering. Weathering breaks down and loosens the surface minerals […]

What is hydrosphere short answer? A hydrosphere is the total amount of water on a planet. The hydrosphere includes water that is on the surface of the planet, underground, and in the air. Water collects in clouds, then falls to Earth in the form of rain or snow. This water collects in rivers, lakes and […]

What would happen if Apophis hit the Earth? Possible impact effects The Sentry Risk Table estimates that Apophis would impact Earth with kinetic energy equivalent to 1,200 megatons of TNT. The impacts that created Meteor Crater, Arizona about 50,000 years ago and the Tunguska event of 1908 are estimated to be between 3–10 megatons. What […]

What colors compliment forest green? A coat of green paint looks great on just about any front door, complementing a wide range of exterior home colors. Here, a green door makes a statement against a gray brick facade, but green also works well with red brick, yellow, white or brown exteriors. What is Green’s complementary […]

How much does it cost to build an aqueduct? It’s estimated that construction of the aqueducts cost the equivalent of 500,000 to 600,000 USD per km (800,000 to 960,000 USD per mile). This is roughly 6 times the cost per km of mass water transport piping today. In total, the entire roman aqueduct system would […]