What is the scientific definition of life? Life is defined as any system capable of performing functions such as eating, metabolizing, excreting, breathing, moving, growing, reproducing, and responding to external stimuli. What are the 5 characteristics of living things? All living organisms share several key characteristics or functions: order, sensitivity or response to the environment, […]
What did England do in order to pay off their war debt?
What did England do in order to pay off their war debt? The bonds paying interest on the debt have been bought and sold and passed down through generations, still paying interest indefinitely, until the government decides to pay them off. One of the bonds Mr. Osborne plans to pay back next year is a […]
What happens to the population due to migration?
What happens to the population due to migration? The rate of population growth is the rate of natural increase combined with the effects of migration. Thus a high rate of natural increase can be offset by a large net out-migration, and a low rate of natural increase can be countered by a high level of […]
What is the highest part of the judicial branch of our government?
What is the highest part of the judicial branch of our government? The Supreme Court How does the judicial branch control the bureaucracy? The judicial branch can also impose constraints on the bureaucracy. This occurs when the federal court system becomes involved in a lawsuit that is filed against an agency. Such cases often end […]
What was Levittown pros and cons?
What was Levittown pros and cons? The pros were people have a better way of livingto support their family and the community feel of suburbs appealed to the family oriented population. The only con was that only available to whites were the people agreed to never sell home to blacks. What is Levittown and why […]
Why did supporters of using atomic bomb reject the idea of dropping one on a deserted island?
Why did supporters of using atomic bomb reject the idea of dropping one on a deserted island? Why did supporters of using the atomic bomb reject the idea of dropping one on a deserted island? They thought the radioactive fallout was too dangerous. They did not want to waste one of the remaining bombs. Hawaii […]
What is the still face experiment and what did we learn from it?
What is the still face experiment and what did we learn from it? The ‘still face’ experiment is a powerful study which shows our need for connection from very early in life. This experiment was developed by Dr Ed Tronick in the 1970’s. The still face experiment gives an insight into how a parent’s reactions […]
Why was the Charter of 1606 important?
Why was the Charter of 1606 important? The First Charter of Virginia, also known as the Charter of 1606, is a document from King James I of England to the Virginia Company assigning land rights to colonists for the stated purpose of propagating the Christian religion. What is the great charter of Virginia? The Great […]
What are three general considerations for designing of user interfaces?
What are three general considerations for designing of user interfaces? There are three factors that should be considered for the design of a successful user interface; development factors, visability factors and acceptance factors. What are top three most important items to consider for a good user interface? Here are 8 things I consider a good […]
Which ethical system embraces the human inclination for self preservation?
Which ethical system embraces the human inclination for self preservation? Which ethical system embraces human’s inclination for self-preservation? A teleological ethical system would approve of a bad act if it resulted in a good consequence. Under the ethics of virtue philosophy, it is possible to have an excess of honor, truth, or shame. What is […]