What are some examples of point source and nonpoint source pollution? Nonpoint-source pollution is the opposite of point-source pollution, with pollutants released in a wide area. As an example, picture a city street during a thunderstorm. As rainwater flows over asphalt, it washes away drops of oil that leaked from car engines, particles of tire […]
What are the demographic factors?
What are the demographic factors? These are factors that are used to define the characteristics of a person or a population. Some commonly used demographic factors include variables such as race, age, income, marital status, and educational achievement, among others. What do demographics mean? What Are Demographics? Demographic analysis is the study of a population […]
Why did the United States declare war on Spain in 1898 quizlet?
Why did the United States declare war on Spain in 1898 quizlet? In 1898 the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. America’s supported the Cubans and Filipinos against the Spanish rule. The sinking of the battleship U.S.S. Why was the United […]
What was significant about Pope Leo III crowning of Charlemagne?
What was significant about Pope Leo III crowning of Charlemagne? Why was Pope Leo III’s crowning of Charlemagne significant? It established the Church as a political force. It proved that the Church could make political decisions. It indicated that the pope had more power than monarchs. What two effects did the coronation of Charlemagne as […]
What is the geography in grapes?
What is the geography in grapes? GRAPES stands for geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics, and social structures. It is an acronym that helps us understand the different civilizations we will be studying in 7th… What are achievements in grapes? • Achievements are the lasting works (man created) of a society/civilization. What does society mean in […]
How does a puppet government work?
How does a puppet government work? A puppet state is a country that is officially independent, but not in practice. Puppet governments are usually kept in power by military force provided by an occupying country. Puppet state is a biased term. It is used to criticize the government of the alleged puppet state. Who was […]
When did civil unions become legal?
When did civil unions become legal? 1999 Which states recognize civil unions? Five states allow for civil unions: Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Vermont and New Jersey. California, District of Columbia, Maine, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin allow for domestic partnerships while Hawaii allows for a similar relationship known as reciprocal beneficiaries. When did Vermont recognize civil […]
Who was Horace Mann and what did he accomplish?
Who was Horace Mann and what did he accomplish? Horace Mann, often called the Father of the Common School, began his career as a lawyer and legislator. When he was elected to act as Secretary of the newly-created Massachusetts Board of Education in 1837, he used his position to enact major educational reform. What was […]
Can case law overrule a statute?
Can case law overrule a statute? Statutes generally have priority, or take precedence, over case law (judicial decisions). Under common-law judicial decisions, employers could hire young children for difficult work, offer any wage they wanted, and not pay overtime work at a higher rate. But various statutes changed that. What is a synonym for unconstitutional? […]
Why did Spanish settlements fail in South Carolina?
Why did Spanish settlements fail in South Carolina? Reports from that expedition tell us Ayllon and 500 colonists settled on the coast of South Carolina in 1526 but a severe winter and attacks from hostile Indians forced them to abandon their settlement one year later. Was Spain successful in settling South Carolina? Colonization. The first […]