Category: Social studies

What is astronomy and example? Astronomy is the study of objects and phenomena beyond Earth, whereas cosmology is a branch of astronomy that studies the origin of the universe and how it has evolved. For example, the big bang, the origin of the chemical elements, and the cosmic microwave background are all subjects of cosmology. […]

How does Santa get back up chimney? Santa rappels down the chimney, bringing with him a fire extinguisher in case someone left the fire on, and a lighter so that he can leave the fire how he left it. After he’s left his gifts, he stands back under the chimney as the sleigh takes off […]

Is a 500 deductible good for car insurance? A lower car insurance deductible means you’ll pay less out of pocket in the event of an accident but pay more upfront in premiums. Car insurance companies typically use a $500 deductible to give quotes, which means you’ll need to make a point of checking how things […]

Which case had the most significant effect on the balance of power between federal and state governments? McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) is one of the first and most important Supreme Court cases on federal power. In this case, the Supreme Court held that Congress has implied powers derived from those listed in Article I, Section […]

What percentage of income tax is paid by the top 5? A look at the big picture Income Category 2017 AGI Percent of Income Taxes Paid Top 5% Over $208,053 59.1% Top 10% Over $145,135 70.1% Top 25% Over $83,682 86.1% Top 50% Over $41,740 96.9% What tax bracket pays the most taxes? The amount […]

What two events ended the war? YORKTOWN AND TREATY OF PARIS…! Why did the revolutionary war end in 1783? Though the Treaty of Paris, 1783 formally ended the war for independence between America and Great Britain, tensions continued to rise between the two nations over issues that remained unresolved by the treaty. The resulting agreement, […]

How many percent we usually grasp what we hear? Given all the listening that we do, you would think we’d be good at it! In fact, most of us are not, and research suggests that we only remember between 25 percent and 50 percent of what we hear, as described by Edgar Dale’s Cone of […]

What are the 5 traits that define creativity? The Five Characteristics of Creativity A sense of intense curiosity. Creative thinkers are fascinated with the world around them. Positive attitude. A positive attitude is essential for thinking creatively as it is this positivity that spurs the mind on to seek detail, wonder, and, indeed, solutions. Strong […]

What will cause systems to lose energy? In systems, energy can be lost when it is transformed from one form to another (for example, chemical energy to thermal energy). Energy can also be lost when it is transferred from one part of the system to another (for example, driver gear to follower gear). How can […]

What is the principle of informed consent in research? What is informed consent? Informed consent is one of the founding principles of research ethics. Its intent is that human participants can enter research freely (voluntarily) with full information about what it means for them to take part, and that they give consent before they enter […]