How did geography affect the development of Greek civilization? The geography of the region helped to shape the government and culture of the Ancient Greeks. Geographical formations including mountains, seas, and islands formed natural barriers between the Greek city-states and forced the Greeks to settle along the coast. How did the climate and geography influence […]
Why is the warmest time of day in the afternoon?
What is the exact size of the Earth?
What is the exact size of the Earth? Both of these values are very close to the accepted modern values for the Earth’s circumference and radius, 40,070 km and 6378 km respectively, which have since been measured by orbiting spacecraft. The diameter of a circle is twice the radius, giving us a diameter for Earth […]
What units is a joule equivalent to?
What units is a joule equivalent to? Joule, unit of work or energy in the International System of Units (SI); it is equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through one metre. Named in honour of the English physicist James Prescott Joule, it equals 107 ergs, or approximately 0.7377 foot-pounds. […]
Did the Freedom Act passed?
Did the Freedom Act passed? Floor Situation: On March 11, 2020, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6172 – the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act – by a vote of 278 to 136. What is reauthorization of a law? : to authorize (something or someone) again especially : to renew the authority or effective legal power, […]
What happens to borrowing when interest rates are low?
What happens to borrowing when interest rates are low? Low interest rates mean more spending money in consumers’ pockets. That also means they may be willing to make larger purchases and will borrow more, which spurs demand for household goods. This is an added benefit to financial institutions because banks are able to lend more. […]
Why is participation important in the workplace?
Why is participation important in the workplace? Participation in the decision-making process gives each employee the opportunity to voice their opinions, and to share their knowledge with others. While this improves the relationship between manager and employee, it also encourages a strong sense of teamwork among workers. How does the teacher encourage the students to […]
What were real cowboys like?
What were real cowboys like? Cowboys in the old American West worked cattle drives and on ranches alike, master horsemen from all walks of life that dedicated themselves to the herd. Cowboy life in the 1800s was full of hard work, danger, and monotonous tasks with a heaping helping of dust, bugs, and beans on […]
When we see someone behaving contrary to our own cultural rules we can easily change that internal rule?
When we see someone behaving contrary to our own cultural rules we can easily change that internal rule? When we see someone behaving contrary to our own “Cultural Rules” we can easily change that internal rule. Diversity helps us recognize not just what is different about us, but also what we have in common with […]
How did the colonists view the Boston Massacre?
How did the colonists view the Boston Massacre? The Boston Massacre had a major impact on relations between Britain and the American colonists. It further incensed colonists already weary of British rule and unfair taxation and roused them to fight for independence. How did the colonists and British soldiers viewpoints differ about the Boston Massacre? […]