Amalgam
Chemistry

Amalgam

Amalgam is an alloy of mercury with another metal. It may be a liquid, a soft paste, or a solid, depending upon the proportion of…
Light Pollution
Modern Civilization

Light Pollution

Most environmental pollution on Earth comes from humans and their inventions. Take, for example, the automobile or that miraculous human-made material, plastic. Today, automobile emissions…
Involuntary Unemployment
Economics

Involuntary Unemployment

Involuntary unemployment occurs when a person is willing to work at the prevailing wage yet is unemployed. It is a situation where workers are willing…
Water Pollution (Causes, Effects)
Geography

Water Pollution (Causes, Effects)

Water pollution occurs when harmful substances often chemicals or microorganisms contaminate a stream, river, lake, ocean, aquifer, or other body of water, degrading water quality…
Concept of Contribution Margin
Accounting

Concept of Contribution Margin

Concept of Contribution Margin The contribution margin is the excess of sales revenue over variable costs. It is computed as the selling price per unit,…
Gargano National Park, Italy
Geography

Gargano National Park, Italy

The Gargano National Park (Italian: Parco Nazionale del Gargano) is a heavenly promontory that sits on the spur of Italy’s iconic boot. Covering over 120,000…
Cévennes National Park, France
Geography

Cévennes National Park, France

The Cévennes National Park (French: Parc national des Cévennes) nature reserve located in the départements of Lozère and Gard, southern France. Created in 1970, the…
Auction Chant
Economics

Auction Chant

Auction chant is a rhythmic repetition of numbers and “filler words” spoken by auctioneers when taking bids at an auction. When you first hear the…
Rock Salt
Geographic Minerals

Rock Salt

Rock Salt, also known as Halite (/ˈhælaɪt/ or /ˈheɪlaɪt/) is the least processed form of salt. It is a type of salt, the mineral (natural)…
Auction
Economics

Auction

An auction is a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder. It is usually a process of buying and…
Foreclosure
Economics

Foreclosure

Foreclosure is the legal process in which a lender or mortgage investor takes back unpaid property. It is a legal process in which a lender…
Difference Between Metaethics And Normative Ethics
Philosophy

Difference Between Metaethics And Normative Ethics

The word ‘ethics’ signifies a moral ground, an existence based on morals and principles and values. It lays down the foundation for the basic code…
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