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About Arpitha Rajendra

With a background in Aeronautical Engineering and practical experience in various technical areas, Arpitha is a valuable member of the Kidadl content writing team. She did her Bachelor's degree in Engineering, specializing in Aeronautical Engineering, at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology in 2020. Arpitha has honed her skills through her work with leading companies in Bangalore, where she contributed to several noteworthy projects, including the development of high-performance aircraft using morphing technology and the analysis of crack propagation using Abaqus XFEM.

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Math & Science

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Aeronautical/Aerospace Technology and Management

Education

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology NEOMA Business School

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Engineering specializing in Aeronautical/Aerospace Technology
  • Master of Business Administration specializing in Management

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These are some incredible and interesting Glaciers in Alaska facts on Kidadl.

Glaciers In Alaska Facts: How They're Affected By Climate Change

Alaska's glaciers range from massive valley glaciers to cirque glaciers.

Glacial ice covers about 10% of Earth's surface, including ice sheets of the Antarctic continent and Greenland, ice caps, and glaciers. Alaska's glaciers are the largest glaciers. The glacier ice can be as big as a baseball.

Alaska glaciers are divided into four subcategories. There are over 90 glaciers in Alaska. Alaska's glaciers covered almost one-third of planet earth in the last Ice Age.

Also, around half of the Alaskan landscape was covered in ice during this period of the Ice Age. Only 5% of ice remains today, which is the largest glacier in the world. Also, the longest and largest glacier in North America is Southeast Alaska's Bering glacier.

Alaska glaciers also alter the land by crashing into the sea, deposition of fertile silt, and carving mountains. Piedmont glacier and Tidewater glacier are two kinds of glaciers. Even now, glaciers shape the landscape.

They slide across with the aid of gravity. The surrounding terrain's shape and size impact glacier's average speed. You will discover many more exciting and fun facts about the melting glaciers in Alaska.

Ages 3-18History, Geography & Social Studies
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora)

20 Poisonous Desert Plants To Keep Your Kids Away From

Desert plants must adapt to their surroundings to survive the rough desert climate as they must deal with the hot sun, extreme temperatures, and lack of water. They are disturbed by birds, insects, and animals that see the plants as a source of water.

Dangerous desert plants have got their name because of their adaptation to threats. Although these plants are referred to as poisonous, they have varying toxicity grades.

The toxic levels also depend on the kind of plant, and its parts also have different amounts of toxicity. In some plants, stalks or leaves can be poisonous, while in others, seeds are toxic.

Some poisonous plants include poison ivy, rosary pea, castor bean, and poison oak. Keep reading to learn about the various kinds of toxic desert plants and their impacts on humans and animals.

Ages 3-18Animals & Nature
Salt marshes in Guerande in Brittany

15 Salt Marsh Facts: Learn About These Coastal Wetlands

A salt marsh is a coastal wetland in the upper coastal foreshore or intertidal zone between open brackish water or salt water and land, often flooded by tides. Its ecology consists of complex food webs containing primary producers, primary consumers, and secondary consumers.

A salt marsh is also called a tidal marsh or a coastal salt marsh.

It has a lush population of salt-tolerant plants like low shrubs, grasses, or herbs, and these terrestrial plants help create stability by sediment trapping and binding in the salt marsh.

Salt marshes are essential in giving nutrients to the coastal waters and aquatic food web, and they also offer coastal protection to terrestrial animals. These coastal wetlands are found on low-energy shorelines in high-latitude and temperate regions.

However, this dynamic coastal ecosystem is susceptible to the dangers of sea level rise. Due to poor implementation of coastal management, salt marshes have been endangered for a long time.

In 2017, salt marshes were found across 99 countries, with the most expansive salt marshes around the world occurring outside the tropics, particularly in the estuaries of the North Atlantic, bays, and low-lying coasts. Keep reading to learn more about the formation, history, significance, and ecosystem of salt marshes in the world.

Ages 3-18History, Geography & Social Studies
Blooming monkshood flowers (Aconitum napellus)

21 Poisonous Flowers Found Around The Globe You Should Be Cautious Of

Poisonous plants with toxic flowers have caused several deaths.

Poisonous flowers can be toxic to humans and animals, including horses, cats, and dogs. Poisonous plants may not only have toxic flowers but toxic stems or leaves.

Poisonous plants and flowers, like humans, have evolved over several decades, developing their own means to survive adversity. Deadly flowers usually have spines, thorns, barks, and toxins that protect them from their surroundings and predators.

Not only are flowers poisonous in toxic plants, but also their leaves and seeds. Most poisonous plants usually hold toxic components are non-toxic substances, which turn poisonous when the plant is hurt. Some of these poisons can be lethal or cause life-threatening conditions if eaten, whereas others can cause skin rashes upon contact.

Several mature plants have a bad smell, which is also an indicator of staying away from them. Read on to learn about all the toxic flowers out there.

Ages 3-18Animals & Nature
Human brain Anatomical Model

75 Mind-Blowing Human Brain Facts That Everyone Should Know!

The human brain consists of proteins and fats. It also has over 100 billion nerves, interacting in trillions of connections known as synapses.

The brain generates 12-25 watts of electricity, which is adequate to power low-wattage bulbs. An average adult brain weighs three lb or 1.36 kg. It has a firm jelly texture.

The brain of two year old is 80% of the adult brain. The occipital lobe at the posterior of the human brain controls vision.

The human brain receives lots of information and is also a part of the central nervous system. Around 25% of the body's cholesterol resides in the human brain, a vital part of the brain cell.

A fragment of brain tissue is the size of a sand grain with one billion synapses and 100,000 neurons. The human brain reaches full maturity by the age of 25. The cranium or skull shields the brain from harm.

Meninges is the layer of tissue that covers the brain. Keep reading to learn all about the human brain's functions and capabilities.

Ages 3-18Math & Science
Arctic circle board in Alaska

17 Arctic Circle Facts: This Will Surely Blow Your Mind!

The Arctic circle passes through parts of Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Greenland, Norway, USA (Alaska), Russia, Canada, and the Arctic ocean.

For decades, people believed that in 1909, Robert Peary was first to reach the geographic north pole. However, experts think that Matthew Henson, his assistant receives the credit.

The Arctic circle occurs in the northmost portion of the world. It is the northern equivalent of the Antarctic circle and a part of two polar circles.

Around the June solstice, the sun does not set (midnight sun) as it is the northern hemisphere's longest day in a year, while on the December solstice, the sun will not rise (polar night) for one day as it is the northern hemisphere's shortest day. The Arctic circle's position is not fixed.

Earth's tilt impacts the location due to tidal forces caused by Moon's orbit.

The Arctic circle moves northwards 48 ft (14.5 m) per year. Read on to learn interesting facts about humans, animals, and other forms of life in the Arctic circle.

Ages 3-18Math & Science
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