Which of the following be counted in the GDP? GDP is measured by taking the quantities of all goods and services produced, multiplying them by their prices, and summing the total. GDP can be measured either by the sum of what is purchased in the economy or by what is produced. Demand can be divided […]
What is it called when people change their behavior when being observed?
What is it called when people change their behavior when being observed? The Hawthorne Effect refers to the fact that people will modify their behavior simply because they are being observed. The effect gets its name from one of the most famous industrial history experiments that took place at Western Electric’s factory in the Hawthorne […]
How does microwaves interact with matter?
How does microwaves interact with matter? The interaction of microwaves with matter other than metallic conductors will be to rotate molecules and produce heat as result of that molecular motion. Conductors will strongly absorb microwaves and any lower frequencies because they will cause electric currents which will heat the material. How does a microwave cause […]
What did the Minoans trade for?
What did the Minoans trade for? The Minoans were involved in the tin trade, critical in the Bronze Age. Tin, alloyed with copper which may have come from Cyprus, was used to make bronze. They also traded in ceramics, copper, gold and silver. The Minoan fleet appears to have been a trading fleet, but with […]
Is residential construction growing?
Is residential construction growing? This time around residential starts and spending are increasing. Over the final 5 months of 2020, new Residential construction starts posted 4 of the 5 highest monthly totals since 2004-2006. Total 2020 residential starts are up 7%, but the average for the last 5 months is up 10% from the same […]
What does Linda mean when she says attention attention must finally be paid to such a person?
What does Linda mean when she says attention attention must finally be paid to such a person? This means that the people elect their government. So they can criticize the government if they do not like what it does. Who says Attention Attention must be paid? When Linda admonishes the couple’s grown sons, Biff (Kevin […]
Who is affected by deforestation?
Who is affected by deforestation? Deforestation affects the people and animals where trees are cut, as well as the wider world. Some 250 million people living in forest and savannah areas depend on them for subsistence and income—many of them among the world’s rural poor. What are some examples of deforestation? According to FAO’s report, […]
Which was a Sumerian belief?
Which was a Sumerian belief? Religion. Sumerians believed in anthropomorphic polytheism, or of many gods in human form, which were specific to each city-state. The core pantheon consisted of An (heaven), Enki (a healer and friend to humans), Enlil (gave spells spirits must obey), Inanna (love and war), Utu (sun-god), and Sin (moon-god). Who is […]
What is the difference between vitalism theory and vital force theory?
What is the difference between vitalism theory and vital force theory? The vital force theory, sometimes called “vitalism” (vital means “life force”), was therefore proposed, and widely accepted, as a way to explain these differences, that a “vital force” existed within organic material but did not exist in any inorganic materials. Why did Wohler’s discovery […]
What was one problem and one reform related to railroad monopolies?
What was one problem and one reform related to railroad monopolies? The railroad owners were worried the industries supporting them, such as the iron industry, might crash, so they became monopolies controlling large amounts of businesses all together in a big conglomerated mess. The US made the Anti Trust act to fix that problem and […]