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How to Find Lugia in "SoulSilver" Part 1
Lugia is the legendary Psychic/Flying-type Pokemon available in "Pokemon SoulSilver." Lugia is a very powerful Pokemon encountered at level 45. Battling Lugia is a major plot point in the game. Lugia's weaknesses are Bug and Electric-type Pokemon, so it would be wise to use those two types. Converse
About Waterfalls
There are no strict guidelines used to determine what is and isn't a waterfall; a waterfall is a river or a stream flowing over the face of a cliff, with the water falling for some distance before hitting the surface below. There are different types of waterfalls, classified by how the water flows o
What Are the Four Types of Solar Power?
Large solar power plants exist across California.solar panels image by MAXFX from Fotolia.comThe sun's thermal rays can be converted into solar power, a renewable energy source that can be used to heat water and provide electricity for homes, businesses and small appliances. There are...
How to Convert MCG to Grams
Different weight units change only the number associated with the weight and not the weight itself. The gram (g) is a base weight unit in the metric system. Prefixes are added to the unit, creating other units that are of greater or lesser sizes. A common example is the kilogram, also known as a kil
Endangered Animals in the Sonoran Desert
The Sonoran Desert encompasses about 55 million acres.cactus in the desert image by Robert Freese from Fotolia.comThe Sonoran Desert covers about 100,000 square miles, stretching across the United States and Mexico. It includes the Mexican state of Sonora and southern portions of Arizona,...
Dangers of Wood Dust Particles
There are a number of dangers for those who work with wood. Be wary of power tool accidents, boards slipping and wood splintering. One of the biggest dangers is exposure to particles of wood dust that fill the air when wood is cut or sanded. The dangers vary depending on the wood, but the threat of
How to Calculate Isotope Abundance
Isotope is a chemistry term used to describe the elements of the periodic table. Specifically, it describes the difference between two atoms that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons. When this occurs, the two are said to be isotopes of one another. Isotope abundance is
How to Find Meteorites in Texas
Hunting meteorites can be as relaxing as collecting seashells or as demanding as pining for gold, depending on how serious a hunter you are. There is something magical and alluring about finding a piece of rock or metal that is not from this planet; that is, in fact, alien to our environment. Huntin
How to Turn on a Craftsman Table Saw Switch Key Plate
To prevent children starting Craftsman brand table saws, the company installs a special key ignition mechanism that locks the tool between uses. Owners must follow a set procedure to start the table saw using the saw's dedicated switch key; the saw continues to run when the switch key is removed, b
CESA: California Endangered Species Act
Originally passed in 1984, the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) protects plant and animal species, subspecies and populations that are native to California and that face extinction or the threat of extinction in all or part of their ranges. CESA is similar in many ways to the Federal Endange
How to Remove Kinks From a Waxed Linen Cord
Waxed linen cord is a craft product used in applications like sewing and beading. The combination of tough, subtle linen fibers and wax makes for a cord that looks good and holds up to a lot of punishment. If the cord gets a kink in it, however, it loses its looks and physical integrity. To repair t
Instructions for Carving a Wood Flower on a Stem
Carving is an enjoyable pastime and can yield some beautiful and intricate objects. The detail of any given piece reflects the artistry and skill of its carver. While carving can appear tedious to some, those who enjoy it never view it as a chore, but as an art to be developed. Flowers are among the
How to Display Coins
Coin collecting is a popular hobby, both for historical and financial reasons. Rare coins can be incredibly valuable, and as such must be protected. Even modern coins that are made for collectors should be properly displayed. After all, there is little point to working diligently on a coin collectio
How Much Does the Earth Weigh?
The weight of Earth cannot be determined by use of a scale; therefore it is more accurate to ask what the mass of Earth is. Weight is relative to gravitational field. Weight of an object on Earth differs from its weight on the Moon. Mass of an object is constant, regardless of gravitational field
How to Make a Gas Airsoft Gun
A homemade gun is often called an "airsoft" gun in deference to the replicas created by the Japanese, who aren't allowed to have gunpowder-based weapons. You can make a homemade airsoft-type gun that will use compressed air as a gas for firing the projectile. You will need hardware supplies and to r
Making Model Houses
Model houses make excellent school projects, architectural examples and terrain for miniatures, wargaming and railroad displays. House construction ranges from simple one-room buildings to massive multi-family dwellings. Building model houses can be a fun hobby project or a serious professional und
How to Cast Sterling Silver
Sterling silver jewelry, sculptures and utensils are typically shaped through a process called lost wax casting. This process involves several steps, including forming a casting mold from wax or rubber, hardening the mold inside a heated metal flask, placing the mold inside a casting machine and fi
What Are Some Activities That Impact the Carbon Cycle?
The carbon cycle is the long process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, the water and the land. Carbon atoms slowly rotate through this process, which transfers atoms from the atmosphere to plants via photosynthesis, the plants to animals when the animals eat the plants, and from t
How to Calculate Wavelength With a Formula
The wavelength is a measure between crests of adjacent waves or troughs of adjacent waves. While wavelength may sometimes be directly measured, often it is simpler to calculate the wavelength based on the frequency and speed of the wave. The speed of the wave is equal to the frequency multiplied by