Category: Social studies

Why do you think sharecropping was so widespread in the South after the Civil War? After the Civil War, sharecropping was a widespread response to the economic upheaval caused by the emancipation of slaves and disenfranchisement of poor whites. The system made landowners and sharecroppers dependent on local merchants, and it prevented the development of […]

What is Stage 3 of the demographic transition model? Stage 3: Total population is rising rapidly. The gap between birth and death rates will narrow. Natural increase is high. Death rates will now remain low and steady (to 15 per 1,000) but birth rates will fall quickly (down to around 18 per 1,000). Which stage […]

What is one way homeostasis benefits living organisms? It maintains balance It reduces air pollution It increases food consumption It regulates atmospheric temperature. How do living organisms maintain homeostasis? Homeostasis is highly developed in warm-blooded animals living on land, which must maintain body temperature, fluid balance, blood pH, and oxygen tension within rather narrow limits, […]

Which best describes the difference between sole proprietorships and partnership? A sole proprietorship has one owner, while a partnership has two or more owners. Sole proprietorships and partnerships are common business entities that are simple for owners to form and maintain. The main difference between the two is the number of owners. What is the […]

What are the local powers? Local Government Powers and Responsibilities parks and recreation. police department. fire department. housing services (zoning, permitting, public housing, and more) public transportation. business licenses. public libraries. street construction, maintenance and signage. What is the local government name? Common designated names for local government entities include state, province, region, canton, department, […]

What does it mean to say that the United States is a heterogeneous society? America has a heterogeneous society, with diverse cultures, people and traditions intertwined in a single strand. People can practice, preserve and share their cultural uniqueness, or choose to blend in with the majority culture. Is the United States homogeneous or heterogeneous? […]

Which scenario would be found in a tension zone of a Cline? Selection and migration are both very high in magnitude. Which scenario would be found in a tension zone of a cline? Selection is weak but the cline is maintained by low dispersal rates. Natural selection eliminates heterozygotes, preventing introgression deep into the other […]

What are the current impacts of climate change? Increased heat, drought and insect outbreaks, all linked to climate change, have increased wildfires. Declining water supplies, reduced agricultural yields, health impacts in cities due to heat, and flooding and erosion in coastal areas are additional concerns. What climate change means for Europe? Climate change is projected […]

In what ways do climate and resources influence the economic activity in an area? climate also influences the human input into production because the prevalence of disease is linked to climate and because people’s ability to work is affected by temperature. It affects the economy by making a location more or less pleasant as a […]

What are the main occupations in Spain? The service sector dominates the Spanish job market and major industries in the country include: automobiles. chemicals. food and beverages. medical equipment. metals and metal manufacturing. pharmaceuticals. ship building. textiles and apparel. What is the most popular job in Spain? The survey found that teaching, with a score […]