Color naming is one of the vocabulary groups that constantly attracts the attention of researchers. The names of tones and shades are considered by scientists from the point of view of semantic, historical, etymological and many other aspects. Researchers are also interested in the origin of the names of colors, among which red stands out. This is due to its brightness, symbolism and richness in cultural terms
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Stereometry is a section of geometry that studies figures that do not lie in the same plane. One of the objects of study of stereometry are prisms. In the article we will give a definition of a prism from a geometric point of view, and also briefly list the properties that are characteristic of it
The figures of revolution in geometry are given special attention when studying their characteristics and properties. One of them is a truncated cone. This article aims to answer the question of what formula can be used to calculate the area of a truncated cone
In the school course of solid geometry, one of the simplest figures that has non-zero dimensions along three spatial axes is a quadrangular prism. Consider in the article what kind of figure it is, what elements it consists of, and also how you can calculate its surface area and volume
Every student has heard of a round cone and imagines what this three-dimensional figure looks like. This article defines the development of a cone, provides formulas that describe its characteristics, and also describes how to construct it using a compass, protractor and ruler
Stereometry is the study of the characteristics of three-dimensional geometric shapes. One of the well-known three-dimensional figures that appears in geometry problems is a straight prism. Consider in this article what it is, and also describe in detail a prism with a triangular base
Prism is a polyhedron or polyhedron, which is studied in the school course of solid geometry. One of the important properties of this polyhedron is its volume. Let's consider in the article how this value can be calculated, and also give the formulas for the volume of quadrangular and hexagonal regular prisms
Inorganic chemistry is the most interesting part of this exact science. Due to the fact that such compounds exist in our lives, we have soap and other achievements of it. The article tells about the classes of inorganic chemistry and, in particular, about the bases
In the general course of physics, two of the simplest types of movement of objects in space are studied - this is translational motion and rotation. If the dynamics of translational motion is based on the use of such quantities as forces and masses, then the concepts of moments are used to quantitatively describe the rotation of bodies. In this article, we will consider by what formula the moment of force is calculated, and for solving what problems this value is used
In life there may be words whose meaning is not always clear and not everyone can explain. In this article we will talk about such a word as a harbor. You will learn what a harbor is, determining the type of harbor by the type of its water area
Mischief is a sign of childhood. We are used to the fact that children have fun, and adults should be serious, smart and reasonable. But reality tells us that some make good money entertaining others, like Jim Carrey. Today we will learn about the noun mentioned first, consider its meaning, synonyms and think about why, after all, most adults do not allow children to have fun
Sometimes a person comes up with all sorts of thoughts and strange questions, such as how to compose a fable. For all lovers of strange questions, we will try to give a certain direction in solving this problem. Naturally, most likely, a person who asked such a question is unlikely to claim the laurels of La Fontaine and Krylov, and nevertheless, sometimes a person wants exotic things, or he has schoolchildren. And at school, as you know, there are all sorts of tasks
Each season is defined by its distinctive features and characteristics. The most famous and frequent summer natural phenomena are thunderstorms, rainbows, dew and many others
The legend of the feast of Belshazzar takes us back to those distant times when people sincerely believed in predictions and were afraid of the punishment of the almighty gods. It was at this time that two types of beliefs clashed: Christianity and polytheism, so there are a large number of stories that tell about the confrontation between the old and the new faith. We invite you to get acquainted with what the expression "Belshazzar's feast" means, which has become winged, and learn its history
The Pacific Ocean (a map of the world makes it possible to visually understand where it is) is an integral part of the World's water area. It is the largest on the planet Earth. In terms of water volume and area, the described object occupies half the volume of the entire water area. In addition, it is in the Pacific Ocean that the deepest depressions of the Earth are located. By the number of islands located in the water area, it also ranks first. Washes the shores of all the continents of the Earth, except Africa
Holographic pyramid - what is it? Myth or miracle of modern scientific thought? What does she represent? A very beautiful image appearing out of nowhere in the air. With it, you can create real holograms, just like in the movies
Microsoft Excel has powerful tools that can help you solve difficult computational problems. One of the most used tools from this set is the "IF" function
How many countries you want to know about… How few countries that really deserve attention. Germany deserves
What is the essence of programmed learning and what are its possibilities in the modern educational process, you can find out in this article
An essay on the topic of time is given in schools very often. And often the students who have received this task, the question arises of how to write it. What should be discussed? What should I say? So, this topic is very interesting, and so that more such questions do not arise, you should give illustrative examples and, in general, tell what principles should be followed when writing such an essay
Let's analyze the main genres of ancient literature, their distinctive characteristics. We will pay special attention to examples corresponding to various ancient Russian genres
In the article brought to your attention, we propose to discuss the rules of behavior in nature. This article will also help school teachers to conduct an open lesson before the trip
What associations do you have with the noun weasel? For someone - with an animal, for another - with positive emotions and warmth. What is most interesting is that both the first and the second will be right. There are several meanings of the word weasel, and some of them have nothing in common with each other
Texture and texture are close concepts that are quite often identified in meaning. In fact, there are differences between them, but only an experienced person who has an education in the field of application of terms, that is, in the interior, will be able to realize them in practice. Let's try to show the difference with banal examples so that all the subtleties are understood
To figure out what "quagmire" means, you need to look into dictionaries and delve into the etymology of this word. It turns out that it is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. Of course, it is difficult for citizens today to imagine what a quagmire is in the truest sense of the word, so it is worthwhile to deal with this issue in more detail
The relief and minerals of Eurasia are very diverse. Geomorphologists very often call this continent the continent of contrasts. After all, here vast plains with an area of several hundred square kilometers are adjacent to powerful mountain systems. It is on this continent that the highest and lowest point of the planet relative to ocean level is located
Moor - who is this? A representative of a cruel and self-willed people or one who has made an invaluable contribution to the development of cultures of different countries? Where is the truth and what is fiction?
The Llullaillaco Volcano is located in the Andes mountain system in South America. In clear weather, its bulk can be seen for 200 kilometers. Especially noticeable is its cone-shaped top, covered with snow and ice. Volcano Llullaillaco is the fifth highest volcano in the world
The article tells a long and extremely rich history of the ethno-geographical region known as Western Armenia. The problems of determining its borders and ethnic composition in different historical eras are considered
The River Thames in London is the largest and most popular body of water in the UK. Its source is in the Cotswold Hills, in the western part of England. It flows into the North Sea with a funnel-shaped mouth, forming the Thames Estuary
Today it is becoming fashionable to celebrate all sorts of celebrations with the release of congratulatory wall newspapers. This article will tell you how to make a wall newspaper
Speed reading not only helps to save time, but also allows you to better remember the mastered material. The ability to read a book in one day or even an hour is a great help in study and work, but for many people this seems like a fantasy. We look with some envy at movie geniuses who just leaf through books and get all the necessary knowledge, but it turns out that everyone can do it
Almost every one of us at least once in our lives dreamed of reading books as fast as geniuses do in movies. It turns out that anyone can do it
Studying mechanical motion, physics uses various quantities to describe its quantitative characteristics. It is also necessary for the practical application of the results obtained. In the article, we will consider what acceleration is and by what formulas it should be calculated
When physics describes the movement of bodies, they use such quantities as force, speed, path of movement, angles of rotation, and so on. This article will focus on one of the important quantities that combines the equations of kinematics and motion dynamics. Let us consider in detail what is full acceleration
What is Astrakhan? The Volga, with its abundance of fish, watermelons, juicy and sweet, like first love, the Astrakhan Kremlin - the protector of the city and its historical value, and, of course, sand dunes, magnificent mountains and beautiful lakes
Donetsk region is quite a large and significant region for the country. Industry is developed here. In total, the region has 52 settlements that have the status of a city. At present, after the armed conflict, this region has undergone changes. Since 2014, some cities in the Donetsk region are not subordinate to the Ukrainian government. This is the center of the region - Donetsk, Gorlovka, Yasinovataya, etc. Now this region can hardly be called a full-fledged
Many people know such impressive peaks of Mexico as the Sierra Madre and Popocatepetl. Due to their high altitude, their peaks shine with eternal snows. Crowds of climbers and climbers flock to them. But few tourists know that Orizaba is a volcano. True, he fell asleep long ago, at the end of the 17th century. But what is three and a half centuries for geology? An extinct volcano cannot be considered in any way. That's why you can expect anything from him
Unfortunately, few people can answer with accuracy where even approximately the state of Tahiti is located. Where this country is located, not only children, but also many adults do not know. In this article, we will tell you not only where to look for the island on the map, but also try to give comprehensive information about this amazing country
There are some words that we know the meaning of but don't know why they sound the way they do. Our today's hero fits this description. The reader will never guess what is being said without a specific clue. The adjective "incredible" is our object of study