What effect does a rise in the cost of machinery or raw materials have on the supply curve? If the cost of machinery rises, it is more expensive to retrieve the raw materials and so it increases the cost of the good. 2. What does new technology generally do to production? It lowers cost and […]
What is meant by genetic drift?
What is meant by genetic drift? Genetic drift describes random fluctuations in the numbers of gene variants in a population. Genetic drift takes place when the occurrence of variant forms of a gene, called alleles, increases and decreases by chance over time. These variations in the presence of alleles are measured as changes in allele […]
How often must wet cloths used for cleaning be laundered?
How often must wet cloths used for cleaning be laundered? (B) If on-premises laundering is limited to wiping cloths intended to be used moist, or wiping cloths are air-dried as specified under Section 4-901.12, a mechanical clothes washer and dryer need not be provided. (D) Wet wiping cloths shall be laundered daily. How often should […]
What is conformity according to Merton?
What is conformity according to Merton? Conformity involves pursuing cultural goals through approved means. Merton called this type of deviance innovation, using unconventional means (dealing drugs) to achieve a culturally approved goal (financial security). What are the adaptations to anomie? Robert K. Merton, an American sociologist, borrowed Durkheim’s concept of anomie to form his own […]
What caused Japan to industrialize?
What caused Japan to industrialize? The arrival of warships from the United States and European nations, their advanced and formidable technology, and their ability to force the Japanese to agree to trade terms that were unfavorable for Japan sparked a period of rapid industrialization and modernization called the Meiji Restoration. Why did Japan modernize? The […]
What are the economic activities in Europe?
What are the economic activities in Europe? Economic activities involving resources extraction are classified as primary. The workers deal directly with the resources, for example farming, fishing, forestry and mining. Secondary economic activity involves the processing of resources and manufacturing. What are some of the disadvantages of the EU? What Are the Disadvantages of the […]
What do snakes and worms have in common?
What do snakes and worms have in common? The only thing worms have in common with snakes is being long and thin, absolutely every other aspect of their anatomy is different. Even with vertebrates there are several ‘snake-shaped’ varieties of animal that are not snakes – legless lizards and caecilans, a kind of legless amphibian. […]
What new technologies were developed to deliver nuclear bombs?
What new technologies were developed to deliver nuclear bombs? Hypersonic Glide Vehicles are a new potential method of nuclear delivery. They can be potentially combined with ICBM MIRVs such as RS-28 Sarmat. What was the effect of the Soviet Union detonated their first atomic bomb? The Soviet Union conducted 456 of its tests at the […]
Why was it important that Italy surrender in ww2?
Why was it important that Italy surrender in ww2? Italy, under Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, had allied itself with Adolf Hitler from 1936 and joined World War II in June 1940. The Germans reacted so swiftly when Italy surrendered that the Allies were able to gain little advantage from their surprise invasion of the mainland. […]
What causes the moderate temperature experience in the Marine West Coast region?
What causes the moderate temperature experience in the Marine West Coast region? Generally, the marine west coast climate is considered moderate due to its excess precipitation and stable temperatures. What causes the Maritime effect? A maritime climate is influenced by a nearby ocean. A continental climate is influenced by nearby land. The temperature of offshore […]