What type of succession would occur in the aftermath of a volcanic eruption? Primary succession occurs after a volcanic eruption or earthquake; it involves the breakdown of rocks by lichens to create new, nutrient -rich soils. The first species to colonize an area after a major disturbance are called pioneer species; they help to form […]
How does geography affect weather?
How does geography affect weather? Topographical features like mountains affect the weather mostly in the way that they direct air currents. For example, air is forced to rise over mountains. Moist air will cool as it rises, and then the clouds release the water, causing precipitation like rain or snow. What is a weather pattern […]
Why do feminists argue that gender matters?
Why do feminists argue that gender matters? Along with psychologists like Stoller, feminists found it useful to distinguish sex and gender. This enabled them to argue that many differences between women and men were socially produced and, therefore, changeable. Why do sociologists find it important to differentiate between sex and gender What importance does the […]
Do dendrites carry the signal to the Soma?
Do dendrites carry the signal to the Soma? The soma is the cell body of a nerve cell. Myelin sheath provides an insulating layer to the dendrites. Axons carry the signal from the soma to the target. Dendrites carry the signal to the soma. What part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons? Dendrites […]
What countries are MDC?
What countries are MDC? The 33 countries (including the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia , New Zealand and all the western European countries) in the MDC group are wealthy and industrially-developed. They tend to have temperate climates and fertile soils. Is Thailand a LDC or MDC? Thailand is classified as a developing country. Is Mexico […]
Why was the Battle of Coral Sea a victory for the United States?
How did the Aztecs do human sacrifices?
How did the Aztecs do human sacrifices? When the Aztecs sacrificed people to Huitzilopochtli (the god with warlike aspects) the victim would be placed on a sacrificial stone. The priest would then cut through the abdomen with an obsidian or flint blade. The heart would be torn out still beating and held towards the sky […]
Why do you think that Roger Williams did not get along with the Puritans in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and they kicked him out?
Why do you think that Roger Williams did not get along with the Puritans in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and they kicked him out? Roger Williams questioned the Puritans’ theft of Native American land. Because of Hutchinson’s beliefs and her defiance of authority in the colony, especially that of Governor Winthrop, Puritan authorities tried and […]
Is Introversion a personality trait?
Is Introversion a personality trait? Introversion is a personality trait characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than on external sources of stimulation. Introverts and extroverts are often viewed in terms of two extreme opposites, but the truth is that most people lie somewhere in the middle. What are the 4 types of extroverts? […]
What is long term memory in psychology?
What is long term memory in psychology? Long-term memory refers to unlimited storage information to be maintained for long periods, even for life. There are two types of long-term memory: declarative or explicit memory and non-declarative or implicit memory. Explicit memory refers to information that can be consciously evoked. What is long term memory called? […]