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Title: What was the effect of different types of salt on height of ice cream formation? Purpose The purpose of this experiment was to find out if there was any correlation between different types of salt and the final height of ice cream formations. Background Information Milk is made up of triglycerides (mainly milkfat) dispersed throughout water as an oil-in-water emulsion, or dispersion of globules of one liquid into another. When agitated, the emulsion begins to break down, or coalesce…

The Japanese attacked by coming from the north and killed over 2,000 Americans. The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor because they wanted to destroy all american fleet units. The outcome of the attack caused Japan many consequences and the entrance of World War ll. Japan's only possible chance was a surprise attack to destroy the Pearl Harbor as fast as possible. The Japanese used multiple ships that had destroyed American fleet units. Ships had carried everyone's land bombs. The Japanese planes…

estimated savings of one hundred twenty-three million gallons of fuel, worth about two hundred and eighty-five million dollars. They have installed “winglets,” which are devices which improve a wing’s lift, cutting down on the amount of fuel needed to fly. American also engages in something called, “one-engine taxiing” which is essentially just an aircraft powering down to one engine while in the process of taxiing. Annually, an estimated four million gallons of fuel is saved by this procedure,…

Have you heard of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill? In Alaska there were many boats being transported through Alaskan waters and had little to no safety regulations. In 1989, Exxon Valdez oil company had the biggest oil spill in the United States. The spill had a huge impact on wildlife and led to many safety laws and regulations. The Exxon Valdez oil spill was the worst oil spill yet in U.S. history. There were millions of boats going through the Alaskan waters and had no safety restrictions. People…

Oil prices have been dropping drastically. One oil barrel used to cost over 100 dollars, and now one costs about 30 dollars. People still use oil, for cars and heating, but the demand is dropping. While the demand drops the supply continues to grow, causing the prices to plummet more and more every day. Burning oil is bad for the environment. It pollutes the air, and contributes to global warming. Alternative fuels are becoming more common, which is causing the demand for oil to drop. Large oil…

A few things are needed for bare survival nowadays, those being: food, water, and shelter. The most important out of those three is arguably water. Unlike food you can only last without water for ninety hours, whereas you can go without food for weeks at a time. The reason the human body cannot last without water is simply because the body composition of a human is 70% water. As essential water is, many forget how blessed they are just to have water and end up taking it all for granted. Many…

also claims that livestock consume a significant amount more water than hydraulic fracture mining. In fact, every year, hydraulic fracture mining consumes over 100 billion gallons of water; whereas, raising livestock in the US alone accounts for a staggering 30 trillion gallons of water. One quarter pound hamburger takes 660 gallons of water to produce. That is the equivalent of showering for two straight months. In fact, domestic water use, which is advertised as the biggest problem, accounts…

estimated 800 miles round trip, and at my vehicles mpg it should take 30 gallons to get us there and back. I then figured in an extra 5 gallons for the increased weight of the car and a little extra for idle time and possible detours. Since the current average price per gas in N.C is $2.14 and not knowing what it will be next July, we calculated the price of fuel to be $2.50 at the time of our trip. Based on that price times 35 gallons of gas, we budgeted $100 for gas. We should arrive in…

swimming pool filled with oil? The explosion happened back in 2010 but still impacting us today. The Deepwater Horizon was an offshore oil rig that initially was ignited and caught on fire, then soon after exploded. Approximately more than 200 million gallons of crude oil was pumped into the Gulf of Mexico, for a total of 87 days, making it the biggest oil spill in U.S history. Affecting millions of people and the atmosphere, the Deepwater Horizon explosion was the most devastating natural…

without following a few basic guidelines. Here’s our common-sense tips to avoid big landscaping mistakes at your new home. Read The Directions! Never eradicated dandelions? Crabgrass? It’s tempting to blast away all repugnant greenery with that gallon sprayer of weed killer, but you could kill your new sod while you’re at it. Read the directions for proper usage and best results, not to mention safety. The same caution…