Category: Social studies

Does Google use GPS satellites? Google Maps primarily uses a combination of GPS, Wi-Fi and cell towers to track your location. GPS: Using satellites, Google Maps knows location up to around 20 meters. Wi-Fi: The position of nearby Wi-Fi networks helps Maps interpret the location of a user. How do I use Google maps to […]

How do I know if my electric motor is shorted? To test your motor for short to ground, you’ll need to set the multimeter to ohms and disconnect the motor from its power source. Then inspect each wire and look for infinite readings. Alternatively, if you get a reading of 0, you might have a […]

What does a hydra symbolize? Generally said, Hydra tattoos may symbolize fearfulness, long life, immortality, and danger. They may symbolize immortality because of the middle head of the Hydra, which is immortal. However, as Hercules defeated the Hydra, and managed to kill the immortal head, this symbolism is not very common. Why is the Hydra […]

Do ferrets carry disease? Ferrets can carry bacteria and parasites such as Campylobacter, Salmonella, Giardia and Cryptosporidia in their intestinal tract and spread them to people cleaning their cages and litter boxes. Ferrets can also be carriers of ringworm fungus, fleas and scabies mites that can infect their handlers. Can you get toxoplasmosis from ferrets? […]

How fast do you have to be going to deploy airbags? Typically, a front airbag will deploy for unbelted occupants when the crash is the equivalent of an impact into a rigid wall at 10-12 mph. Most airbags will deploy at a higher threshold — about 16 mph — for belted occupants because the belts […]

Can I travel with a foster child? First things first, foster families are, in general, allowed to take children in their care on vacation with them. However, the permissions need for travel in-state, out-of-state and internationally vary. Foster families must take the child’s placement agreement, medical consent form and medical card. Can you go on […]

What is the significance of Easter? Easter is the most important Christian festival of the years – it’s when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible says that Christ died on the cross on a day called Good Friday. According to the Bible, Jesus was then resurrected and came back to life on […]

What are the risk factors of ulcer? Risk factors that make ulcers more likely include: Frequent use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a group of common pain relievers that includes ibuprofen (Advil® or Motrin®). A family history of ulcers. Illness such as liver, kidney or lung disease. Regularly drinking alcohol. Smoking. What causes heartburn and […]

Why is Hello Kitty not a cat? While writing the script for the exhibit, she referred to Hello Kitty as a “cat,” and — as reported in the Los Angeles Times — was firmly corrected by Sanrio, the character’s manufacturer: “Hello Kitty is not a cat. She’s a cartoon character. She is a little girl. […]

What does Yazoo mean? yazoonoun. A tributary that runs parallel to a river (especially when separated by a natural levee). Is Yazoo a word? No, yazoo is not in the scrabble dictionary. Does Yazoo mean death? It is named for the Yazoo River, whose name, legend has it, comes from an Indian word meaning “River […]