Category: Social studies

How has the Inuit changed over time? It was during the 1800’s when the whaling industry moved to the Arctic, that the Inuit lifestyle began to change. The whalers, and later on merchants and fur traders, brought new tools and technology to the Inuit, as well as devastating diseases which wiped out entire camps. What […]

What is the average movement of plates per year? Plate Tectonics – A Scientific Revolution. The majority of the research shows that the plates move at the average rate of between approximately 0.60 cm/yr to 10 cm/yr. How many inches per year does the plate move? Due to the convection of the asthenosphere and lithosphere, […]

What should parents look for when choosing childcare? Parents want a look at the environment and the ability to see how other children appear to react to the environment. You don’t need to offer both a tour and a play date, either is sufficient. It’s worth it to ask a parent which activity would reassure […]

What is the meaning of stereotype person? A stereotype is a mistaken idea or belief many people have about a thing or group that is based upon how they look on the outside, which may be untrue or only partly true. Stereotyping people is a type of prejudice because what is on the outside is […]

Which persuasive speech organizational pattern is the most effective? motivated sequence What are 4 kinds of organizational patterns for a persuasive speech? The topical, spatial, causal, comparative and chronological methods of arrangement may be better suited to informative speeches, whereas the refutation pattern may work well for a persuasive speech. Why is Monroe motivated sequence […]

Who chooses the head of government in a presidential democracy quizlet? In a presidential democracy, the leader is voted on directly by the citizens of voting age in the country. How is the head of government chosen? Appointment. In many countries, the Head of government is commissioned by the Head of state to form a […]

What is the correct procedure for students to follow if a chemical is spilled? What is the correct procedure for students to follow if a chemical is spilled? Splash large amounts of water to dilute the spill. Stand back and advise the teacher of the spill. Immediately ask to go to the restroom. What should […]

Which ruler was most responsible for uniting Greece A Alexander the Great B Pericles C King Philip D Xerxes? The answer is C, King Philip, or better know as Philip of Macedon. What was Alexander the Great’s impact on the world? He led important campaigns and expanded his empire from Greece to Persia, Babylon, Egypt […]

How does government control exchange rate? Exchange rates can be manipulated by buying or selling currencies on the foreign exchange market. To raise the value of the pound the Bank of England buys pounds, and to lower the value, it sells pounds. The Bank of England can influence exchange rates through its Exchange Equalisation Account […]

What are standard payroll deductions? The standard payroll deductions are those that are required by law. They include federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, state income tax, and court-ordered garnishments. Some cities, counties or school districts also levy a local income tax. What is the federal payroll tax? The federal payroll tax rate is 6.0 […]