Category: Social studies

What was the role of the CDC in Contagion? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigates contagious diseases every year. They can emerge in the US or anywhere on the planet, just a plane ride away from spreading globally. Thankfully, a network of public health officials work together to protect the health of Americans. […]

Which animal is most closely related to the deer? These seven species are grouped into their own family, the Moschidae, within the Pecora and are the sister group to the Cervidae/Bovidae, so they’re more closely related to the ‘true’ deer and the cows, goats and sheep etc., than to the giraffes or the pronghorns that […]

What is the most flavorful part of cilantro? The leaves are the most attractive part of the herb and are what makes cilantro effective as a garnish; however, the stems are just as flavorful. If flavor is your priority, chop them finely and use them as you would use the leaves. Are cilantro stems flavorful? […]

Is it OK to wear heels to high school? Yes it is totally acceptable. My daughter goes to school everyday with high heels and they are locked to her feet. If high heels with padlocks are allowed then I think just high heels wouldn’t be a problem. What age should I let my daughter wear […]

What is an example of a JPG file? The definition of a jpg or jpeg, is a file type for images and a means of compressing an image. An example of a jpg is a type of image file used by your digital camera. How do I change a picture to JPG? How to convert […]

What kind of fire is a Class A fire extinguisher used for? Class A. Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials, such as cloth, wood, paper, rubber, and many plastics. Extinguishers with an A rating are designed to extinguish fires involving these ordinary combustible materials. What is a Class A fire extinguisher best for? Class […]

How do you keep dough from sticking? So, how do you fix sticky dough? The simplest solution to sticky dough is to incorporate more flour when you knead it. This can be done either by dusting the surface with flour or the actual dough ball. Use small amounts of flour and coat your hands to […]

Is Trisomy 21 caused by Nondisjunction? The majority of full trisomy 21 is caused by chromosomal nondisjunction occurring during maternal meiotic division (∼90%). Errors occur more frequently in the first maternal meiotic division than the second (73% vs. Does Nondisjunction cause an extra chromosome? Nondisjunction in meiosis can result in pregnancy loss or birth of […]

How important is a radiator fan shroud? The fan-shroud assembly is an important component of the cooling system. While the fan is responsible for drawing in air, the fan shroud’s job is to ensure uniform air distribution to the radiator core. By assisting airflow in the engine compartment the fan shroud helps in dismissing excess […]

What preyed on mammoths? But a new study suggests that the lions and saber-toothed cats that once roamed North America did indeed attack these beasts and may have significantly reduced their populations. If so, these carnivores may have had a much more dramatic impact on ancient ecosystems than previously believed. What hunted woolly mammoths? Mastodons […]