Category: Social studies

What is the Chattahoochee River used for? River Uses The Chattahoochee River supplies 70 percent of metro Atlanta’s drinking water, which is more than 300 million gallons per day! The headwaters above Atlanta comprise the smallest watershed providing a major portion of water supply for any metropolitan area in the country. Why is the Chattahoochee […]

Which of the following statements best describes scientific research research typically uses one source research typically uses a variety of sources? Various sources have to be studied in detail and every aspect of the source has to be consulted before obtaining a conclusion. Thus the correct answer is “research typically uses a variety of sources”. […]

What did Lawrence Kohlberg discover? He argued that correct moral reasoning was the most significant factor in moral decision-making, and that correct moral reasoning would lead to ethical behavior. Kohlberg believed that individuals progress through stages of moral development just as they progress through stages of cognitive development. What did Kohlberg do? Lawrence Kohlberg (/ˈkoʊlbɜːrɡ/; […]

How were the conquest of the Aztec and Inca similar and different? They were similar because both countries were exploring new lands. How were the conquest of the Aztec and the Inca similar and different? The Aztec and Inca were both conquered by Spain. However, the Aztec were mostly taken out by disease; whereas, the […]

What is absolute happiness? Absolute happiness means that living itself is happiness; being alive is a joy, no matter where we are or what our circumstances entail. It comes from within and is not contingent on external factors, which is why it’s called “absolute.” Buddhists associate this type of happiness with “attaining Buddhahood.” Why don […]

How can consumers get the government to pass laws preventing companies from engaging in offensive behaviors? company’s profits. How can consumers get the government to pass laws preventing companies from engaging in offensive behaviors? By lobbying. Which of these might result in the government passing a law preventing companies from engaging in unfair or offensive […]

What did President Johnson support? Johnson expanded upon the New Deal with the Great Society, a series of domestic legislative programs to help the poor and downtrodden. After taking office, he won passage of a major tax cut, the Clean Air Act, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. After the 1964 election, Johnson passed […]

What do you expect from a college class? In college, expect to find the following: Varying Class Sizes. The Need for Critical Thinking Skills. Strong Emphasis on Tests and Less Busywork. The Need for Personal Responsibility. Consequences. Less Time in Class and More Emphasis on Independent Study. Use an agenda or planner. Use three-ring binders […]

What are unsupervised absences from a correctional facility called? (LC)Unsupervised absences from a correctional facility are called. furloughs. vacations. Do states have more lenient sentencing guidelines than the federal government? States have more lenient sentencing guidelines than the federal government. In terms of size, how does Florida’s correctional system rank nationwide? Some juveniles serve their […]

What is blueshift and redshift? Redshift and blueshift describe how light shifts toward shorter or longer wavelengths as objects in space (such as stars or galaxies) move closer or farther away from us. The concept is key to charting the universe’s expansion. Visible light is a spectrum of colors, which is clear to anyone who […]