Why is the Dead Sea the saltiest body of water? NOAA estimates that the water in the Dead Sea is five to nine times as briny as seawater. In the arid low-lying desert, the water that collects in the Dead Sea evaporates more quickly than water in the open ocean, leaving vast quantities of salt […]
What was the last major Southern offensive?
What was the last major Southern offensive? The last major Southern offensive, that ended the possibility of the South winning the war took place at the Battle of Gettysburg. Explanation: One of the most important battles of the Civil War was the Battle of Gettysburg. The victory of the North is considered a turning point […]
What does the study of economics focus on?
What does the study of economics focus on? Economics is a social science concerned with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Economics focuses on the actions of human beings, based on assumptions that humans act with rational behavior, seeking the most optimal level of benefit or utility. Is economics hard to study? […]
How do religions spread?
How do religions spread? Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are five of the biggest religions in the world. Through countless conflicts, conquests, missions abroad, and simple word of mouth, these religions spread around the globe and forever molded the huge geographic regions in their paths. What is the most important reason that Christianity is […]
Why is GDP not a good measure of human well-being?
Why is GDP not a good measure of human well-being? GDP is an indicator of a society’s standard of living, but it is only a rough indicator because it does not directly account for leisure, environmental quality, levels of health and education, activities conducted outside the market, changes in inequality of income, increases in variety, […]
How does news media affect society?
How does news media affect society? The media can manipulate, influence, persuade and pressurise society, along with even controlling the world at times in both positive and negative ways; mentally, physically and emotionally. Today, the media is everywhere, and can easily get to places if needs be in ‘BREAKING NEWS’ scenarios. How does the press […]
What is an accord and satisfaction and is consideration required for an accord and satisfaction to be valid?
What is an accord and satisfaction and is consideration required for an accord and satisfaction to be valid? The accord is the agreement and the satisfaction its execution or performance. In an accord contract it is typical that the consideration supplied is less than bargained for in the original contract. Consideration is the value given […]
What are at least three European countries that use social protections?
What are at least three European countries that use social protections? Three continental European countries (Belgium, the Netherlands and France) have surpassed the social democratic welfare states (except Norway) in generosity in 2010. What is the main goal of social protections? The objectives of social protection vary widely, from reducing poverty and vulnerability, building human […]
Which statement best describes how these excerpts differ in how they address the topic of death?
Which statement best describes how these excerpts differ in how they address the topic of death? Answer: The excerpt from “An Irish Airman Foresees His Death” reveals it hardly matters whether a person lives or dies, while the main idea in the excerpt from “Do not go gentle into the good night” is to fight […]
What is the most widely known protocol on international environmental agreement?
What is the most widely known protocol on international environmental agreement? The Montreal Protocol seeks to protect the ozone layer by taking measures to control, and ultimately eliminate, substances that deplete it. Since it came into force in 1989, 187 countries have become parties to the Montreal Protocol. What are some international environmental policies? What […]