Category: Social studies

Do hot air balloons use hydrogen? Unlike the more common hot-air balloons, which use propane as a fuel, gas balloons use helium or hydrogen for flights. Hydrogen ballooning is almost nonexistent in the United States, due to the highly flammable nature of the gas. Helium is also used in aerospace and medical applications. Why is […]

What kind of animals live on a desert island? Desert islands are partly sheltered from humans, making them havens of peace for a number of fragile wildlife species such as sea turtles and ground-nesting seabirds. What animals live on island? Other island animals that are found nowhere else in the world, include the lemurs found […]

Why is it called Pamplemousse? The word comes from ‘pompelmoes’, the Dutch word for ‘grapefruit’. ‘Pompelmoes’ in fact comes from the words ‘pompel’ and ‘limoes’: ‘pompel’ can be translated from Dutch as ‘fat’ or ‘swollen’, and ‘limoes’ is the Dutch word for lemon. What does the word pomplamoose mean? grapefruit Is Pamplemousse masculine or feminine? […]

What problems do Guatemalans still face today? Public Security, Corruption, and Criminal Justice Violence and extortion by powerful criminal organizations remain serious problems in Guatemala. Gang-related violence is an important factor prompting people, including unaccompanied children and young adults, to leave the country. What environmental issues are we facing? From air pollution to the depletion […]

How does Fahrenheit 451 relate to real life? Ray Bradbury’s ‘Fahrenheit 451’ demonstrates a futuristic society where most books are outlawed and firemen burn any house that has them. People are becoming dependent on technology and media. We can easily connect objects and behaviors to our own lives. … What lesson can be learned from […]

Who pays more DEA or FBI? Salaries. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has 568 more total submitted salaries than DEA. How much money does a CIA agent make a month? How Much Do Cia Jobs Pay per Month? Annual Salary Monthly Pay Top Earners $118,500 $9,875 75th Percentile $99,000 $8,250 Average $89,370 $7,447 25th Percentile […]

What makes a dentist great? Honesty and Compassion: A good dentist is also honest and compassionate. Dental problems can affect many areas of a person’s life, and dentists need to be sensitive to the problems caused by poor dental health. Communication Skills: Strong communication is one of the most important skills a dentist can have. […]

Is the iMac G3 worth anything? As of this writing for both the Mac IIsi and the iMac G3 I’d estimate about $50 each, I see these models selling on my local craigslist regularly. A rev A bondi blue iMac might be worth twice that. A G4 Cube or PowerMac G5 can go for $250. […]

Who wrote fast as you for Dwight Yoakam? Dwight Yoakam Who sang the song as fast as you? What year did Dwight Yoakam record fast as you? 1993 Who wrote a thousand miles from nowhere? Who sang the song thousand miles from nowhere? Who sang I will walk 500 miles? The Proclaimers When was a […]

What are the disadvantages of security? Disadvantages of Security Guards Modern live video surveillance systems offer many of the same advantages—without the large retainer or paycheck. Security guards expose employers to greater liability and insurance costs. Security guards passively monitor property, and are prone to boredom-related failure. Is an example of electronic security device? “Electronic […]