Why days are longer in summer and shorter in winter? As the Earth circles the Sun during the year, half of the Earth get more or less sunlight than the other half of the Earth. In the summer months, the northern half of the Earth, where we live, tilts towards the Sun. That is why […]
Have forced marketers learn a tough lesson about customers?
Have forced marketers learn a tough lesson about customers? Changing value propositions in today’s economy—such as changes caused by the growth in e-commerce—have forced marketers to learn a tough lesson about customers. What is that lesson? Customers will turn to the most convenient, least expensive alternative in situations where they see goods and services as […]
How many kids are in juvenile detention in the US?
How many kids are in juvenile detention in the US? On any given day, nearly 60,000 youth under age 18 are incarcerated in juvenile jails and prisons in the United States. For each state, this map shows the number of youth incarcerated per 100,000 people. These rates vary widely. How many juveniles are incarcerated in […]
How does the cotton gin separate cotton seeds from cotton fibers?
How does the cotton gin separate cotton seeds from cotton fibers? A modern mechanical cotton gin was created by American inventor Eli Whitney in 1793 and patented in 1794. Whitney’s gin used a combination of a wire screen and small wire hooks to pull the cotton through, while brushes continuously removed the loose cotton lint […]
What are some examples of diversity?
What are some examples of diversity? Here are some examples of internal diversity: Race. Ethnicity. Age. National origin. Sexual orientation. Cultural identity. Assigned sex. Gender identity. What are examples of diversity in American society? There are several examples of diversity in the United States. In our country, we have religious diversity. We do not have […]
How did the Crusades lead to an increase in trade?
How did the Crusades lead to an increase in trade? Trade increase, whilst Europeans also brought back knowledge about plants, irrigation and the breeding of animals. Western Europeans brought back many goods, such as lemons, apricots, sugar, silk and cotton and spices used in cooking. Not all the Crusaders went home after fighting the Muslims. […]
What contributed to a growth in urban city population?
What contributed to a growth in urban city population? Migration. Immigration is a major contributor to the increase in the population of a place. Many people are forced to move to urban areas in search of jobs, education, and housing. Inadequate funding and social infrastructure have also driven people to urban areas. How did urbanization […]
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What was life like in the early colonies?
What was life like in the early colonies? Most of the people living in Colonial America lived and worked on a farm. Although there would eventually be large plantations where the owners became wealthy growing cash crops, life for the average farmer was very hard work. They had to work hard all year long just […]
Who makes the decisions in a mixed economy?
Who makes the decisions in a mixed economy? In a mixed economy both market forces and government decisions determine which goods and services are produced and how they are distributed. In general, market forces prevail in mixed economies. How does mixed economy affect society? A mixed economy permits private participation in production, which in return […]