Are herbivores at the bottom of the food chain? In many ecosystems, the bottom of the food chain consists of photosynthetic organisms (plants and/or phytoplankton), which are called primary producers. The organisms that consume the primary producers are herbivores: the primary consumers. Secondary consumers are usually carnivores that eat the primary consumers. What is the […]
What is the difference between typhoid fever and enteric fever?
What is the difference between typhoid fever and enteric fever? Enteric fever is a systemic illness characterized by fever, abdominal pain, and non-specific symptoms including nausea, vomiting, headache, and anorexia. When enteric fever is caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, it is known as typhoid fever and when due to S. What is meant by […]
What are the big 6 illnesses?
What are the big 6 illnesses? They list “The Big 6” pathogens (Norovirus, Nontyphoidal Salmonella, Salmonella Typhi, E. coli, Shigella, and Hepatitis A) as being highly infectious, able to cause severe disease in small quantities, and each will be featured individually in this series of articles. What raw meat causes salmonella? The bacteria often spread […]
How does Douglass support his position by showing that slavery corrupts slave owners?
How does Douglass support his position by showing that slavery corrupts slave owners? How does Douglass show that slavery corrupts slave owners? Douglass shows that slave owners constantly deny the humanity of their slaves in order to justify their ownership of human beings. To convince themselves that their slaves are not quite human, slave owners […]
What is a wet erase marker?
What is a wet erase marker? Wet erase markers are made for non-porous surfaces like black boards, glass surfaces and transparencies. The chemical components that make up wet erase markers are drastically different then their dry erase counterparts. They write with a paste instead of an alcohol-based ink, which makes them semi-permanent. Are washable markers […]
Which cars catch on fire?
Which cars catch on fire? Hyundai and Kia Recalling 591,000 Vehicles for Fire Hazard Hyundai/Kia will recall 591,000 vehicles in the United States over a brake-fluid leak that could cause an engine fire. The recall will include 2013–2015 Kia Optima sedans and Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs plus 2014–2015 Kia Sorento SUVs. Will Kia replace my […]
What happened to Connie Craig from HSN?
What is the importance of the pamphlet Common Sense?
What is the importance of the pamphlet Common Sense? The pamphlet, Common Sense, was written in 1776 during the events leading to the American Revolutionary War. This document was very important because it helped sway people into supporting those individuals who favored declaring independence from Great Britain. What is the importance of the pamphlet Common […]
How do you drain old gas from a car?
What country controls the island of Greenland?
What country controls the island of Greenland? Denmark Why is Greenland in Denmark? Even today, the United States has a military presence in Greenland. The desire for independence that was forged during the World War was a lasting one, and in 1953 Greenland’s status as a colonial possession was forfeited and the island became a […]