Is Atlanta GA mostly black? 60% of the city’s area consists of predominantly black neighborhoods: together, Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast Atlanta are 92% black. there are some areas that are predominantly white, notably Buckhead and Northeast Atlanta (NPUs F and N) which are on average 80% white. What is there to do in Black Atlanta? […]
Who wrote The Grapes of Wrath and why is it significant?
Who wrote The Grapes of Wrath and why is it significant? John Steinbeck’s novel The Grapes of Wrath celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2014. The novel, for which Steinbeck won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize, chronicles the migration of the Joad family from Oklahoma to California during the Dust Bowl. How historically […]
What is the mood disorder featuring major depressive episodes episodes of depressed mood or loss of pleasure in life that lasts at least 2 weeks )?
What is the mood disorder featuring major depressive episodes episodes of depressed mood or loss of pleasure in life that lasts at least 2 weeks )? Dysthymia refers to a chronic mood disorder in which you lose interest or pleasure in most of your daily activities but don’t meet all of the criteria for major […]
What materials can transfer heat by conduction?
What materials can transfer heat by conduction? Metals and stone are considered good conductors since they can speedily transfer heat, whereas materials like wood, paper, air, and cloth are poor conductors of heat. These conductive properties are rated based on a “coefficient” which is measured relative to silver. Which is the best example of heat […]
How did the Industrial Revolution change society?
How did the Industrial Revolution change society? The Industrial Revolution transformed economies that had been based on agriculture and handicrafts into economies based on large-scale industry, mechanized manufacturing, and the factory system. New machines, new power sources, and new ways of organizing work made existing industries more productive and efficient. How did the Industrial Revolution […]
Which phase of mitosis is the longest and why?
Which phase of mitosis is the longest and why? prophase Why is Interphase the longest phase? The synthesis phase of interphase takes the longest because of the complexity of the genetic material being duplicated. Throughout interphase, nuclear DNA remains in a semi-condensed chromatin configuration. Why is G1 longest? G1 is typically the longest phase of […]
What do anabolic steroids do to muscles?
What do anabolic steroids do to muscles? Anabolic steroids stimulate muscle tissue to grow and “bulk up” in response to training by mimicking the effect of naturally produced testosterone on the body. Anabolic steroids can remain in the body anywhere from a couple of days to about a year. What athletes use anabolic steroids? Anabolic […]
How are the states divided?
How are the states divided? The states are divided into smaller administrative regions, called counties in all but two states. In some states, mainly in New England, they are primarily used as judicial districts. In other states, counties have broad powers in housing, education, transportation and recreation. What are three things that each Illinois county […]
Which of the following is illegal operation of a PWC under North Carolina law?
Which of the following is illegal operation of a PWC under North Carolina law? PWC must be operated in a reasonable and prudent manner at all times. It is illegal to operate in a reckless manner; for example, it is illegal to: Weave your PWC through congested traffic. Jump the wake of another vessel within […]
How would you describe yourself on the Big Five personality traits?
How would you describe yourself on the Big Five personality traits? The Big Five personality traits are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. These five factors are assumed to represent the basic structure behind all personality traits. They were defined and described by several different researchers during multiple periods of research. What are the Big […]