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When did Jefferson send Lewis and Clark to Louisiana?

When did Jefferson send Lewis and Clark to Louisiana? Students will learn that the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 and President Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore west of the Mississippi River in 1804 — though the land was already inhabited and politically complicated. Who was the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition? Lewis & Clark Expedition. After the Louisiana Purchase Treaty was made, Jefferson initiated an exploration of the newly purchased land and the territory beyond the "great rock mountains" in the West. He chose Meriwether Lewis to lead an expedition, who in...

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How often should you clean the spark plug on a chainsaw?

How often should you clean the spark plug on a chainsaw? If you use the chainsaw daily, clean the spark plug and check that the electrode gap is 0.020 inch. Clean the outside of the carburetor and check for fuel leaks. When to replace pull rope on gas chainsaw? The starter rope on a gas chainsaw will naturally grow worn with use. When it frays (and certainly when it breaks), it can make starting your saw a challenge. To replace your chainsaw’s pull rope, disconnect the spark plug and remove the starter housing on the side of the saw. What...

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Is lawn mower one or two words?

Is lawn mower one or two words? Technically, “Lawn mower” tends to remain two words in American English. Is lawnmower capitalized? Laboratory Equipment (capitalized) Lawnmowers - capitalized. Who invented the lawnmower? Edwin Beard Budding Lawn Mower/Inventors In 1830, Englishman Edwin Bear Budding was granted the patent for the first mechanical lawn mower, based on a tool used to uniformly cut carpet and comprised of a series of blades around a cylinder. Nearly 40 years later, the reel lawn mower came to the United States. What's another word for lawn mower? In this page you can discover 6 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic...

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Do pear trees need to be in pairs?

Do pear trees need to be in pairs? Pears are one of the easiest tree fruits to grow successfully, but just one of them won't work due to two different varieties of cross-pollination. Starting with just one tree won't work. For a good harvest, pears require two different varieties for cross-pollination. How far apart do you plant ornamental pear trees? Makes an excellent specimen or pair planting too. Highly suited to narrow spaces and urban sites. Plant 1-2m apart for a hedge/screen or 3-5m for an avenue. How quickly do ornamental pears grow? When you plant any ornamental pear, don't...

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Can Japanese Maple take full sun?

Can Japanese Maple take full sun? Their undeniable beauty leads many people to want to plant them as a focal point or specimen tree, often in full sun. Unfortunately, many Japanese maples are less tolerant of full sun, developing leaf burn in the summer heat. Avoid wetting the foliage in full sun when it's hot as it can also cause leaf burn. How big do Japanese Maple trees get? 2 to 30 feet tall Size and Form: Choosing the right one means knowing how you want to use it. Japanese maples range from 2 to 30 feet tall in forms...

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How do I value a tree?

How do I value a tree? The formula is: Tree Value = Base Value x Cross-sectional Area x Species Class x Condition Class x Location Class Base Value is the dollar amount assigned to 1 square inch of a tree's trunk cross-sectional area and is typically based on the cost of the largest available replacement plant of the same species. What is the value of a large tree? The value of tree benefits varies widely, but can be as much as $80 to $120 per tree per year for a large tree. Small trees that never get very large, like...

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Do ponderosa pines have deep roots?

Do ponderosa pines have deep roots? The root system is wide spreading with a deep taproot. Moderate to rapid growth rates vary within the species. Ponderosa pine grows best in full sun and deep, moist, well drained soil, but will adapt to a wide range of soil and growing conditions including alkaline, dry, low humidity, wind,and high elevation. How deep are the roots of a ponderosa pine? Mature trees may have a taproot up to 36 feet (11 m) deep; they also grow a shallow lateral root system that extends as much as 100 feet (30 m) from the tree...

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How does savatree tree disease treatment services work?

How does savatree tree disease treatment services work? Our arborists take a holistic approach to disease treatment. They will complement anti-disease applications with any corrective tree care services — such as pruning or soil improvement– that will help prevent disease in the future. When it comes to tree care, the best offense is a good defense. What to do with tree infected with fire blight? Amber-colored gum may exude from the margins of cankers on branches and trunks of trees infected with fire blight. Using the right sharpened tools for the job results in clean cuts and makes the job...

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Why ice cream is bad?

Why ice cream is bad? Ice cream is unhealthy because it is an energy dense food and has a high content of carbohydrates, sugar, and fat. With a carbohydrate count at about 15 grams in a one-half-cup serving, 20-30 grams of sugar depending on the flavour and 10-20 grams of fat. What is the disadvantage of chocolate? Among disadvantages of eating chocolate is it is not only high in total fat, but high in saturated fat. Each 1.55-ounce serving of chocolate contains 8.14 grams of saturated fat, a type of fat that may increase your risk of heart disease. Saturated...

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What does owning preferred stock entitle you to?

What does owning preferred stock entitle you to? Preferred stock carries less risk than common stock because it receives higher and more frequent dividends. Unlike common stockholders, preferred stockholders receive fixed dividends on a predetermined schedule. These dividends are not subject to the ebb and flow of the general market. What are the rights of preferred stockholders? Preferred stock usually carries no voting rights, but may carry a dividend and may have priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and upon liquidation. Preferred stock has a claim on liquidation proceeds of a stock corporation equal to its par...