Category: Sociology

What are the effects of trade winds? Trade winds have a big influence on the climate to the north and to the south of the equator. The main effects are: Continuous removal of humidity from the areas around the tropics = desertification. Continuous supply of humidity to the equator region = rain forest. Why do […]

What were the characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies? They go on to list five additional characteristics of hunter-gatherers: first, because of mobility, the amount of personal property is kept low; second, the resource base keeps group size very small, below 50; third, local groups do not “maintain exclusive rights to territory” (i.e., do not control property); […]

What religion spread through Africa and mixed with African religions? Abrahamic religions are widespread throughout Africa. They have both spread and replaced indigenous African religions, but are often adapted to African cultural contexts and belief systems. What kind of religion is Santeria? Santeria (Way of the Saints) is an Afro-Caribbean religion based on Yoruba beliefs […]

Can u use mortar instead of stucco? Mortar (80 lbs.) – Mortar can be used but I would recommend using a stucco base coat instead of mortar because it is a different consistency and has a little bit different composition but you can use it in a pinch. Is stucco as strong as concrete? Stucco […]

How did Congress attempt to fix the mistakes of the Embargo Act? The embargo was repealed by Congress early in 1809, just days before the end of Jefferson’s presidency. It was replaced by a less restrictive piece of legislation, the Non-Intercourse Act, which prohibited trade with Britain and France. Why did Congress repeal the embargo […]

What is the lubricant that minimizes friction and abrasion? Synovial fluid What connective tissue minimizes friction? Articular Cartilage. The articulating surfaces of a synovial joint (i.e. the surfaces that directly contact each other as the bones move) are covered by a thin layer of hyaline cartilage. The articular cartilage has two main roles: (i) minimising […]

How does theories explain juvenile delinquency? Anomie Theory Merton’s theory explains that juvenile delinquency occurs because the juveniles do not have the means to make themselves happy. Their goals are unattainable within legal means so they find unlawful means by which to attain their goals. What are the theories of delinquency? Theories covered include biological […]

What percentage of babies did Thomas and Chess Find met their definition of easy Babies group of answer choices? Easy babies: 40% of infants; adjust easily to new situations, quickly establish routines, are generally cheerful and easy to calm. What percentage of children were slow to warm babies? Between 5% and 15% of babies and […]

What conclusion did Betty Friedan reach in her book The Feminine Mystique? Friedan also argued that the feminine mystique hurt women both personally and professionally, and she held that, for women as well as for men, identity was largely cultivated through a sense of personal achievement, primarily through a career. Who wrote The Feminine Mystique […]

What is modern Indo-Aryan language? Indo-Aryan languages, also called Indic languages, subgroup of the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family. In the early 21st century, Indo-Aryan languages were spoken by more than 800 million people, primarily in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Which language is Indo-Aryan language? Indo-Aryan languages represent the easternmost […]