When looking at an ocean, which of these is the color it mostly appears to be?

Science Trivia / August 04, 2025

Blue. Water reflects short wavelength light, like blue, thus giving it the appearance of being blue.

What is the low pressure area along the equator called?

Science Trivia / August 04, 2025

Doldrums. The Doldrums is a band just north of the equator where winds of the north and south hemispheres meet.

What does the first "A" in NASA stand for?

Science Trivia / August 03, 2025

Aeronautics. In 1971, NASA was the fourth site connected to ARPAnet.

How much of an iceberg appears above the water line?

Science Trivia / August 03, 2025

1/9th. Icebergs that come to rest on the seabed in shallow water can become an ice island.

What event can cause much damage from the shaking of the Earth's crust?

Science Trivia / August 02, 2025

Earthquake. The magnitude of earthquakes is measured by the Richter scale.

Which one of these is a dinosaur?

Science Trivia / August 02, 2025

Brontosaurus. The label "brontosaurus" is scientifically extinct; "Apatosaurus" is preferred.