What Lexile level is college? Texts required for many postsecondary pursuits fall within a Lexile range of 1200L to 1400L, while the text complexity of typical high school textbooks for grades 11 and 12 is about 1050L to 1165L. What is the average Lexile for a 12 year old? What are Lexiles and how do […]
What is self identity?
What is self identity? Self-identity refers to stable and prominent aspects of one’s self-perception (e.g., ‘I think of myself as a green consumer’; Sparks & Shepherd, 1992). This refers to the extent to which ethical considerations are a part of somebody’s identity, or whether people consider themselves to be ‘ethical consumers’. What affects self identity? […]
Is a state a jurisdiction?
Is a state a jurisdiction? In the U.S. states, each state has courts of general jurisdiction; most states also have some courts of limited jurisdiction. Federal courts (those operated by the federal government) are courts of limited jurisdiction. What are the 4 types of jurisdictions? There are four main types of jurisdiction (arranged from greatest […]
How is the astrolabe used today?
How is the astrolabe used today? An astrolabe is an ancient tool used in solving problems that involve time and the position of the Sun and stars. Astrolabes can be used in timekeeping, surveying, geography, and astronomy to name a few disciplines. Since it really is a visible map of the sky, it has proven […]
What is contact situation?
What is contact situation? The Contact Situation. 1. The conditions under which groups first come into contact determine the fate of the minority group and shape intergroup relations for many years to come. 2. The Noel Hypothesis identifies three features of the contact situation that lead to inequality between groups. What are the optimal prerequisites […]
Is hunting ethical or unethical?
Is hunting ethical or unethical? Hunters see the act of stalking and killing deer, ducks, moose, and other quarry as humane, necessary, and natural, and thus as ethical. Critics respond that hunting is a cruel and useless act that one should be ashamed to carry out. Is hunting considered animal cruelty? According to Glenn Kirk […]
What does topography mean?
What does topography mean? 1a : the art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations. What is topographic effect? The topographic effect is the variation in radiance from an […]
Who is a patriotic person?
Who is a patriotic person? The word patriot signifies a person who loves his or her country and is ready to boldly support and defend it. That meaning has endured since the word’s arrival in English in the 16th century, but it has not marched through the years unchallenged. How do we show patriotism? 5 […]
What is the etymology of Geo?
What is the etymology of Geo? The word ‘geography’ originates from two Greek words. The first is ‘geo’ which means ‘the earth’ and the second Greek word is “graph” which means ‘to write’). What is the difference between linear perspective and aerial perspective? There are two main elements in perspective drawing: Linear Perspective which deals […]
What are examples of derivatives?
What are examples of derivatives? Common derivatives include futures contracts, forwards, options, and swaps. Most derivatives are not traded on exchanges and are used by institutions to hedge risk or speculate on price changes in the underlying asset. Derivatives are usually leveraged instruments, which increases their potential risks and rewards. Are derivatives bad? A derivative […]