Category: Social studies

Which countries use organic farming? The countries with the most organic agricultural land are Australia (27.4 million hectares), Argentina (3 million hectares), and China (2.3 million hectares). See page 34 for the detailed results of the FiBL survey. Currently, 1.2 percent of the world’s agricultural land is organic. Which country is first in organic farming? […]

How do you prevent a cold when you feel it coming? Is it possible to stop a cold once symptoms start? Drink plenty of fluids. The body needs water to carry out all its essential functions, including fighting off infection. Get plenty of rest. Manage stress. Try over-the-counter medicines. Eat a healthful diet. Eat honey. […]

What are the two types of strategic planning? In our experience, there are two key types of strategic planning that organizations undertake: internal strategic planning for the future and building a competitive strategy for the external marketplace. What are the two types of human resource planning? There are two types of Human Resource Planning (HRP). […]

What is the order of Intel processors? The first digit, or the prefix letters and the first digit in the processor number, can be used to identify Intel processor family: 3xx – Celeron D. 4xx – Celeron. 5xx – Pentium 4. 6xx – Pentium 4. 8xx – Pentium D and Pentium Extreme Edition. 9xx – […]

What countries believe in Buddha? Buddhism is the dominant religion in Bhutan, Myanmar, Cambodia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Tibet, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Kalmykia and Vietnam. Large Buddhist populations live in North Korea, Nepal, India and South Korea. What is Italy’s main religion? Roman Catholic What religions worship Buddha? Gautama […]

Is the Grand Canyon on Route 66? The magical Grand Canyon National Park is just north of Route 66 and is worth the slight detour. This 200-mile-long, dramatic canyon of the Colorado River is a destination in and of itself, and is easily one of the best natural formations along the historic route. Does Route […]

What is up with elf on the shelf? Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas tradition where a special scout is sent to your home from the North Pole to encourage kids to behave themselves. The idea is that Santa’s little helper watches the children by day, and each night, it returns to the North […]

Is flushing your ears safe? Do flush the ear gently, as a forceful flow of water can damage the ear. Do avoid sticking any objects into the ear, this causes the wax to be pushed further into the ear. Do use ear drops to loosen the wax if this is a common problem. Can coconut […]

What does it mean to get loose in Nascar? LOOSE: Also known as oversteer. This occurs when the rear tires of the stock car have trouble sticking in the corners. This causes the car to fishtail as the rear end swings outward while running through the corners. What does a loose race car mean? When […]

Why does Kevin give Max a blank book? In the novel Freak the Mighty, Kevin is succumbing to his lifelong illnesses caused by birth defects in the hospital. Kevin gives Max a blank notebook to remember the adventures they have had over the previous year. What is the message of Freak the Mighty? The theme […]