Category: Social studies

Who is Katherine Johnson by NASA answer key? Katherine Johnson (1918-2020) was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked at NASA during the early years of the space program. In this biography, the NASA Science Team describes Johnson’s early life and her time working on their space missions. What age did Katherine Johnson die? […]

How does the atmosphere protect life on Earth? The atmosphere protects life on earth by shielding it from incoming ultraviolet (UV) radiation, keeping the planet warm through insulation, and preventing extremes between day and night temperatures. What does the atmosphere protect us from which layer? ozone layer How does the atmosphere protect the Earth from […]

What is a criticism of most anomie theories? 4 Criticisms of Anomie Theory. (1) Criticism because of assumption that poor commit more crime than the non-poor; (2) Does not explain violent crimes (i.e. homicide, assault, rape); (3) Fails to explain why people choose one adaptation over another; (4) Some empirical tests do not support the […]

What possible correlational commonality might ice cream and crime rate share? The consumption of ice cream (pints per person) and the number of murders in New York are positively correlated. That is, as the amount of ice cream sold per person increases, the number of murders increases. Why are ice cream sales correlation with increased […]

What is the most severe arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis can be one of the most painful types of arthritis; it affects joints as well as other surrounding tissues, including organs. This inflammatory, autoimmune disease attacks healthy cells by mistake, causing painful swelling in the joints, like hands, wrists and knees. Is osteoarthritis an autoimmune disease? Osteoarthritis […]

What type of farming did New England use? New England farming consisted of scattered subsistence farms, where farmers produced only enough for themselves, and various specialized commercial farms. Major crops included corn, potatoes, turnips, parsnips, and beans. Good fencing became an essential tool of farming. What type of farming was most common in New England? […]

What did Catherine de Medici do? Catherine de’ Medici was best known for being the queen consort of Henry II of France (1547–59) and regent of France. She is also known for her involvement in the Massacre of St. Bartholomew’s Day (1572)—part of the Catholic–Huguenot wars (Wars of Religion; 1562–98)—and for being mother to three […]

Does natural selection results in evolutionary adaptation quizlet? Natural selection can act only on heritable traits, traits that are passed from organisms to their offspring. Natural selection results in evolutionary adaptation, an accumulation of inherited characteristics that increase the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment. Does natural selection affect evolution? […]

Which of the following is an example of an IGO? International governmental organizations (IGOs) are organizations made up of more than one national government. The governments are the members. Examples: United Nations, Organization of American States, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, World Health Organization. Which of the following administers the day to day operations of the […]

What does labeling theory tell us about the individual in relation to the justice system? According to labeling theory, official efforts to control crime often have the effect of increasing crime. Individuals who are arrested, prosecuted, and punished are labeled as criminals. This reduces their bond with conventional others and fosters the social learning of […]