"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Month: September 2024
Isthmuses
09/30/2024
“How do we describe a narrow piece of land connecting two larger masses over water?”
Large land bodies may be separated by water. But sometimes a narrow strip of land connects them together. These geographic formations are called Isthmuses. Seattle is an example of a city on an Isthmus.
Inlets
09/29/24
“What do we call a shoreline indentation?”
Shorelines can take all sorts of shapes. Occasionally, an indentation forms that causes water by the shore to come in through a narrow channel. These become Inlets and are a major part of geologic systems.
Lagoons
09/28/24
“What do we call shallow bodies of water disconnected from larger bodies by natural barriers?”
There are all sorts of geological phenomena on this planet. The interaction between water and land produces its own subset. Small, shallow water bodies that are disconnected from larger ones by a natural barrier are termed Lagoons.
The Ventral Cavity
09/27/24
“What is the human body cavity that contains the most organs?”
The human body contains cavities that protect its organs. One of the two major human body cavities is The Ventral Cavity, which protects the central organs such as the stomach, kidneys, heart, and liver.
The Dorsal Cavity
09/26/24
“What is the human body cavity that contains the brain and spine?”
The human body contains cavities that protect its organs. One of the two major human body cavities is The Dorsal Cavity, which envelops the brain and spinal cord.
Body Cavities
09/25/24
“What occupies space that protects organs inside animal bodies?”
Animal bodies are complex phenomena. The myriad of organs and systems allows them to function as living being. Organs are key to making this work. But what exactly holds them together? Well, it turns out that the organs are surrounded by fluids in a space called a Body Cavity. Body cavities are key to what makes most animals in this world (including humans) function and thrive.
Utility Easements
09/24/24
“Why do no utilities need easements?”
Utilities provide critical services to residents, whether it be water for your shower or electricity for your devices. These utilities will break down from time to time and need repairs. Property owners will have to provide Utility Easements so repairs can be made by the utility owners. These are usually determined in easement agreements that outline which specific areas utilities are eligible to work on.
Air Rights
09/23/24
“How does the law define who owns the air above buildings?”
Buildings may protrude outwards. However, this might interfere with the space above other buildings, limiting the potential for the latter’s development. Whoever has the right to develop is governed by Air Rights. A building’s air right is defaulted to whoever owns a building is geometrically defined as the space completely vertical of the building. In the US this is typically 150 meters above the tallest building in urban/suburban areas and 110 meters for a rural areas.
Easements
09/22/24
“When may someone be entitled to use another person’s property?”
People may have to have access to someone else’s property from time to time. This could range from utilities needing to use a backyard to repair property to access for a landlocked neighbor. These rights are called Easements and are an important part of land-use law.
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