The term "falls" is best defined as what?

Science Trivia / May 05, 2025

Very Fast Whitewater Cascade. Niagara Falls comprises the American and Bridal Veils Falls on the American side and the Canadian-Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side.

What agency maintains the U.S. space program?

Science Trivia / May 05, 2025

NASA. NASA stands for " National Aeronautics and Space Administration".

Besides Wyoming, where else in the world would one find active geysers?

Science Trivia / May 04, 2025

New Zealand. The word "geyser" is taken from the Icelandic verb "to gush".

What are the "Big Dipper" and "Orion" examples of in the night sky?

Science Trivia / May 04, 2025

Constellations. The stars in the "Big Dipper" are also part of "Ursa Major".

Which planet has the most eccentric orbit?

Science Trivia / May 03, 2025

Pluto. Pluto's orbit is so eccentric that it periodically passes inside the orbit of Neptune.

What do we call data sent from a spacecraft to ground stations?

Science Trivia / May 03, 2025

Telemetry. "Telemetry" is derived from Greek roots "tele" or "remote" and "metron" or "measure".