Category: Social studies

What issue brought the issue of slavery to a head in the 1850s? A key issue was states’ rights. The Southern states wanted to assert their authority over the federal government so they could abolish federal laws they didn’t support, especially laws interfering with the South’s right to keep slaves and take them wherever they […]

What is an advantage of participant observation? Verstehen/empathetic understanding– participant observation allows the researcher to fully join the group and to see things through the eyes (and actions) of the people in group. Joining in allows the researcher to gain empathy through personal experiences. What is an advantage of the participant observation research method answers […]

What does the term prevalence of delinquency mean? Prevalence of delinquency. The percentage of the juvenile population who are involved in delinquent behavior. Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) What does the term juvenile delinquency refer to? 1 : conduct by a juvenile characterized by antisocial behavior that is beyond parental control and therefore subject to legal […]

Why are parts of Antarctica considered to be desert? Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, and most isolated continent on Earth, and is considered a desert because its annual precipitation can be less than 51 mm in the interior. The other 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice which averages 1.6 km in thickness. Why does […]

Why is it easier for psychologists to predict group rather than individual? 2. Why is it easier for psychologists to predict group, rather than individual behavior? A. because groups are easier to research. Why is prediction important in psychology? By being able to predict patterns of behavior, psychologists can better understand the underlying causes of […]

What is the ultimate source of the energy stored in fossil fuels? Sun What is the source of energy in fossil fuels? All the energy in oil, gas, and coal originally came from the sun, captured through photosynthesis. In the same way that we burn wood to release energy that trees capture from the sun, […]

When an individual specializes to produce one good and then acquires additional desired goods from other specialists which of the following occurs? In this case, economic specialization occurs. This leads to more exchanging of goods and services with another area, which then leads to greater interdependence. What are the benefits of specialization in a free […]

How does a map indicate physical features? Physical maps are designed to show the natural landscape features of Earth. They are best known for showing topography, either by colors or as shaded relief. Physical maps usually show the most important political boundaries, such as state and country boundaries. Major cities and major roads are often […]

What are the main criticisms of the World Bank and the IMF? One of the central criticisms of the World Bank and IMF relates to the political power imbalances in their governance structures where, as a result of voting shares being based principally on the size and ‘openness’ of countries’ economies, poorer countries – often […]

Which of the following is a step in the planning phase of the three-step writing process? Explain each phase of the three-step writing process. The three-step writing process includes planning, writing, and completing the business message. Planning involves analyzing the situation, gathering information, selecting the right medium for your message, and organizing the information. In […]