Category: Social studies

How long have leatherback turtles roamed our planet? These brilliant, big reptiles have been on our planet for a seriously long time – a 100 million years in fact, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth! How long have sea turtles been around? about 110 million years How do you think scientists can tell that sea turtles […]

How did George Stephenson contribute to the industrial revolution? Pioneered by Stephenson, rail transport was one of the most important technological inventions of the 19th century and a key component of the Industrial Revolution. George also built the first public inter-city railway line in the world to use locomotives, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which […]

What term also means a civil wrong? A private wrong, also called a civil wrong, is a violation of public or private rights that injures an individual and consequently is subject to civil redress or compensation. A civil wrong that is not based on breach of contract is a TORT. What are the two major […]

How did Progressives change American politics and government? Progressives were interested in establishing a more transparent and accountable government which would work to improve U.S. society. These reformers favored such policies as civil service reform, food safety laws, and increased political rights for women and U.S. workers. How did Progressives try to redefine the role […]

What were the early civilizations of Central and South America? Ancient Americas Ancient America was home to sophisticated civilizations such as the Maya, Inca, Olmec and Aztec societies, and mysterious ruins like Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan, Serpent Mound, Tikal, Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines. Which civilizations were in early Mexico? Ancient Mexico can be said […]

Which of the following statements best captures the basic idea of operant conditioning? Which of the following statements best captures the basic idea of operant conditioning? Behavior is shaped and maintained by its consequences. Positive reinforcement is to negative reinforcement as: addition of a reinforcing stimulus is to removal of an aversive stimulus. Which of […]

Which type of media suppress the growth of unwanted bacteria? Media that inhibit the growth of unwanted microorganisms and support the growth of the organism of interest by supplying nutrients and reducing competition are called selective media. An example of a selective medium is MacConkey agar. What culture media provides microorganisms? Culture medium or growth […]

Why is groundwater important for the environment? Groundwater that flows to the surface may be crucial for supporting these fauna. This is because groundwater flow can reduce the duration of non-flowing periods, preserve pools of water at the surface, and maintain carbon and nutrient recycling in the sediments of the streambed. What does Australia use […]

What happened on the 18th of Brumaire November 9th 1799? Coup of 18–19 Brumaire, (November 9–10, 1799), coup d’état that overthrew the system of government under the Directory in France and substituted the Consulate, making way for the despotism of Napoleon Bonaparte. The event is often viewed as the effective end of the French Revolution. […]

What are the components of the State Department? The Secretary of State. The Secretary of State. Deputy Secretaries of State. Deputy Secretary of State. Arms Control and International Security. Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. Bureau of Counterterrorism. Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment. Management. Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Why is it called the State […]