What were 2 methods used to control annual floods? Two methods used to control annual floods were: irrigation and canal use. What was controlled by annual floods? Reservoirs are usually created by controlling a river that drains into a body of water. On the other hand, a dam is a barrier that restricts the flow […]
What was the Western Allies response to the Berlin Blockade?
What was the Western Allies response to the Berlin Blockade? The Western Allies responded with a massive airlift to come to West Berlin’s aid. One of the first major international crises of the Cold War period, the Berlin Blockade exposed the deep ideological differences separating East and West. What was the response to the Soviet […]
What were the main achievements of the Hellenistic kingdoms?
What were the main achievements of the Hellenistic kingdoms? The Hellenistic period saw the rise of New Comedy, Alexandrian poetry, the Septuagint, and the philosophies of Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Pyrrhonism. How did Hellenistic political ideas affect the people living in conquered lands? How did Hellenistic political ideas affect the people living in conquered lands? They […]
Is it true that the first French settlement was founded in Quebec in 1608?
Is it true that the first French settlement was founded in Quebec in 1608? Permanent European settlement of the region began only in 1608, when Samuel de Champlain established a fort at Cape Diamond, the site of present-day Quebec city, then called Stadacona. A half century later the French settlement had a meagre population of […]
What are the 3 common geologic hazards?
What are the 3 common geologic hazards? Geologic Hazards: Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tsunamis and More. What are examples of geological hazards? A geologic hazard is an extreme natural events in the crust of the earth that pose a threat to life and property, for example, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis (tidal waves) and landslides. What are the […]
Can you have two confirmation Saints?
Can you have two confirmation Saints? Yes you can, just put them together like John Mary or whichever saints you chose. Does your confirmation name become your middle name? A confirmation name is added to one’s full name. In my case it was added after my third middle name. There is no legality involved. In […]
Which elements do hydrogen fuel cells combine to produce electricity?
Which elements do hydrogen fuel cells combine to produce electricity? In its simplest form, a hydrogen fuel cell creates electricity by combining hydrogen gas and oxygen to form water. The electricity is then used to power electric motors or is stored in batteries for later use. Which elements do hydrogen fuel cells combine to produce […]
Which economic activity was the first to be affected by the industrial revolution?
Which economic activity was the first to be affected by the industrial revolution? Textiles were the dominant industry of the Industrial Revolution in terms of employment, value of output and capital invested. The textile industry was also the first to use modern production methods. The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain, and many of the […]
How many senses explain what astronauts experienced upon their arrival in space and on earth and what this might tell researchers about the vestibular system?
How many senses explain what astronauts experienced upon their arrival in space and on earth and what this might tell researchers about the vestibular system? Answer: We know that all humans have five senses these are sight, taste, smell, hearing and touch. But actually, there is a “sixth sense” which is known as vestibular system. […]
What did the Romanovs do for Russia?
What did the Romanovs do for Russia? They first came to power in 1613, and over the next three centuries, 18 Romanovs took the Russian throne, including Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Alexander I and Nicholas II. During the Russian Revolution of 1917, Bolshevik revolutionaries toppled the monarchy, ending the Romanov dynasty. How did […]