Category: Social studies

Is homework really necessary? Homework helps to reinforce learning and develop good study habits and life skills. Students typically retain only 50% of the information teachers provide in class, and they need to apply that information in order to truly learn it… Is it OK to not do homework? Multiple studies have found that most […]

How far is a distance in horse racing? A horse length, or simply length, is a unit of measurement for the length of a horse from nose to tail, approximately 8 feet (2.4 m). What is the shortest distance a horse can win by? nose How many lengths is a mile in horse racing? The […]

Do they still make cars without power windows? Even though most automakers have done away with the old crank-style windows and manual door locks, you’re not totally out of luck. There are still a few vehicles out there, nowadays, that continue to offer them for those who just don’t want to deal with power windows […]

How do I move a video from Google Drive to iMovie? Photos and videos can easily be downloaded from Google Drive onto your iPad for use in iMovie projects. Open the Google Drive app. Locate the images and/or videos you want to use in iMovie. Tap the “i” icon in the upper right. Tap “Open […]

What does red elm wood look like? Red Elm has a red-brown heartwood with light brown to grayish-white sapwood. This ring porous hardwood has a very conspicuous and strong grain pattern. The wood is heavy, hard, and strong. Red Elm is regularly sold in the rough cut form. How can you tell the difference between […]

What precautions should be taken during natural disasters? Take cover under a sturdy table or other pieces of furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture. Stay inside until the shaking stops, and it is […]

How old do you have to be to ride an electric dirtbike? Kids as young as 3-years-old can start on small electric dirt bikes, and can safely ride a gas-powered 50cc dirt bike at age 4 with training wheels. At age 5 or 6, they can be zipping around without training wheels and even taking […]

How many miles per gallon does a sprinter get? After compiling real-life data, it was found that the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van gets approximately 14.5 mpg on average. What is high mileage for a Mercedes Sprinter? In fact, with a diesel engine, a Sprinter will easily see a lifespan of over 300,000 miles. As long […]

Do Dragonflies eat carpenter bees? As adults, dragonflies feed on other live insects. They’ll eat any insect they can catch, including other dragonflies. Midges and mosquitoes make up the bulk of their diet, but dragonflies will also prey on flies, bees, beetles, moths, butterflies, and other flying insects. Do Dragonflies eat wasps and hornets? Various […]

How long do you lose your license for DUI in WV? Generally, a first-time DUI will result in a six-month license revocation. However, the driver may apply to participate in the state’s “Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program.” If accepted, the driver will only be subject to a 15-day revocation period followed by 120 […]