For example, the weight of an object may be operationally defined by describing the operations of using a balance and standard weights. (Note that it is not the specific weight of the specific object which is operationally defined, but the process for arriving at it.his is especially so in the sciences, where most (if not all) formal definitions (as distinct from arbitrary naming) must be operational definitions or traceable to operational definitions. Operational definitions are particularly important in the physical sciences.
The winter of 2005 brought a pleasant surprise to Minnesota photographers. In mid January, the Great Gray Owl, and the Northern Hawk Owl arrived in large numbers to the Solana State Forest of McGrath, MN, where I live, as well as other areas of Northern Minnesota.
This owl is well made to blend in. It even stretches itself out to look like a dead tree branch when startled. If you live in Southeast Alaska you may even see a Western Screech Owl in your yard. Western Screech Owl ALASKA N OWLS Northern Hawk Owl The Hawk Owl gets its name because it is out during the day and, while hunting, looks and acts much like a hawk. You can often see this owl perched high on a telephone pole or tree searching for prey. Answers to owl quiz: 1. Snowy Owl 2. Short-eared Ow l 3.