Category: Social studies

What type of rocks are in the Rocky Mountains? The Rocky Mountains, like other regions of the Southwest, contain a succession of Paleozoic sandstone, limestone, and shale. Between the Cambrian and Mississippian, these rocks were deposited in shallow marine environments on what was then the western shore of North America. What type of rock do […]

What is White Night Norway? This is the time of the year where the Northern People “live” and enjoy life in amazing light before the sun starts to withdraw as a precursor to the onset of months of darkness. White Nights is the terminology used for a period between June 11th and July 2nd in […]

What were the effects of the mass influx of immigrants to the US in the late 1800s? What were the effects of the massive influx of Immigrants in the late 1800s? When all of the immigrants suddenly rushed into the US during the 1800s many people either lost their job or lost pay. When all […]

Did Louis XIV have absolute power? After Mazarin’s death in 1661, Louis XIV broke with tradition and astonished his court by declaring that he would rule without a chief minister. He viewed himself as the direct representative of God, endowed with a divine right to wield the absolute power of the monarchy. What made Louis […]

Do you need to go to college to be a DJ? A career as a DJ does not require a degree or, really any sort of formal education. Much like many other careers in the art world, a career as a DJ has no straight and narrow path. This is also why there is such […]

What enzyme breaks down phosphocreatine? High-Energy Phosphate Metabolism. All cells native to the central nervous system, including neurons and glia, express creatine kinase (CK), the enzyme that catalyzes the equilibrium among phosphocreatine, ADP, creatine and ATP. What is the primary source of energy during a 100-meter dash? A 100-meter sprint is powered by stored ATP, […]

What is the study of the relationship of plants and animals? Answer: Explanation: Ecology is the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment; it seeks to understand the vital connections between plants and animals and the world around them. What is the relationship between plants and animals humans? There […]

Does a bee die after it stings you? When the bee stings, it can’t pull the stinger back out. It leaves behind not only the stinger but also part of its digestive tract, plus muscles and nerves. This massive abdominal rupture is what kills the bee. Why do bees sting if they die? These can […]

What is APS software? Advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software helps manufacturers optimize the allocation of raw materials and production capacity to fulfill demand. APS is most beneficial to companies with complex manufacturing operations which require advanced planning functionality. What is APS in supply chain management? Advanced planning and scheduling (APS, also known as advanced […]

What does the 8th Amendment mean by excessive bail? Bail is “excessive” in violation of the Eighth Amendment when it is set at a figure higher than an amount reasonably calculated to ensure the asserted governmental interest.25 If the only asserted interest is to guarantee that the accused will stand trial and submit to sentence […]