Average climate in Colton, California. Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations. Earthquake activity: Colton-area historical earthquake activity is near California state average. It is 722% greater than the overall U.S. average.
Mike Powell of the United States currently holds the world record for the long jump at 8.95 meters, which is almost 30 feet! How did he jump so far? In this experiment, learn how a long jumper uses momentum from running to jump farther than the competition.
(image via: wikimedia commons) Amazingly, froghoppers can jump 100 times their own body length; before the discovery of the copepodâs abilities, this little insect held the world record for natureâs highest jumper.