What is a New England town meeting an example of? It refers to representative democracy; a New England town meeting is an example of a direct democracy. What kind of democracy is it when citizens vote to decide on an issue themselves in a town hall meeting? Common forms of local government A town meeting […]
What is a graphical representation of the combination of goods and services that can be produced in a situation production possibility curve?
What is a graphical representation of the combination of goods and services that can be produced in a situation production possibility curve? (also called a production possibilities frontier) a graphical model that represents all of the different combinations of two goods that can be produced; the PPC captures scarcity of resources and opportunity costs. What […]
How does social isolation affect health?
How does social isolation affect health? Recent studies found that: Social isolation significantly increased a person’s risk of premature death from all causes, a risk that may rival those of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. Social isolation was associated with about a 50% percent increased risk of dementia. How Loneliness is the same as smoking? […]
How does an aging population influence social retirement expectations?
How does an aging population influence social retirement expectations? With the growth in retirement programs, more older workers have been financially able to retire earlier. The age of eligibility for Social Security and other pension benefits will affect the age of retirement for many elderly, which in turn affects their level of income and economic […]
How are cloud forests valuable to humans beings?
How are cloud forests valuable to humans beings? Because they are often shrouded in warm mist, cloud forests are very humid and wet places. But that’s what makes these forests so valuable. Some people call cloud forests “water towers,” because they are so important for providing water to nearby villages and cities. Why are cloud […]
How many deaths were caused by the dust bowl?
How many deaths were caused by the dust bowl? 7,000 people What did the people who were affected by the Dust Bowl do? The massive dust storms caused farmers to lose their livelihoods and their homes. Deflation from the Depression aggravated the plight of Dust Bowl farmers. Prices for the crops they could grow fell […]
What is the significance of the year 1920 in regards to urban and rural population?
What is the significance of the year 1920 in regards to urban and rural population? The 1920 census marked the first time in which over 50 percent of the U.S. population was defined as urban. When did America become more urban than rural? 1920 When did urban population exceeds rural population? 2009 What is the […]
What is the disadvantage of the Mollweide projection?
What is the disadvantage of the Mollweide projection? The sinusoidal has equally spaced parallels of latitude, true scale along parallels, and equivalency or equal-area. As a world map, it has disadvantage of high distortion at latitudes near the poles, especially those far- thest from the central meridian (Fig. 2). What is wrong with the Goode […]
What does civil disobedience suggest about the public opinion of tax evasion in this time?
What does civil disobedience suggest about the public opinion of tax evasion in this time? Tax evasion means not paying your taxes, which, during Thoreau’s time, resulted in going to jail. This punishment reflects the idea that tax evasion is a serious offense and that offenders should be treated as criminals. Despite these consequences, Thoreau […]
How do you talk to a difficult person?
How do you talk to a difficult person? Tips for Communicating with Difficult People Listen– try to hear what they are really upset about. Stay Calm– if you can see the situation getting out of hand quickly, stay as calm as possible. Don’t Judge– try not to judge this person. How do you deal with […]