Could the Vikings have colonized America? Q: If the Vikings had decided to colonize North America, could they have? Yes, the Norsemen(Viking is not an ethnicity) could on their own have colonized North America on the same scale as the British and French did in the 17th century, as in the example of the perishing […]
Are earthquakes common at or near plate boundaries?
Are earthquakes common at or near plate boundaries? Earthquakes can also occur within plates, although plate-boundary earthquakes are much more common. Less than 10 percent of all earthquakes occur within plate interiors. Where do earthquakes are most likely to happen? The world’s greatest earthquake belt, the circum-Pacific seismic belt, is found along the rim of […]
What is the name of the writ petition which is used in case a person is illegally detained?
What is the name of the writ petition which is used in case a person is illegally detained? Habeas Corpus What does a writ of habeas corpus do? The “Great Writ” of habeas corpus is a fundamental right in the Constitution that protects against unlawful and indefinite imprisonment. Translated from Latin it means “show me […]
What is the term for believing God does not exist?
What is IRB Continuing Review and when should it occur at minimum?
What is IRB Continuing Review and when should it occur at minimum? An IRB must conduct continuing review of research at intervals appropriate to the degree of risk, but not less than once per year (45 CFR 46.109(e)). In reviewing the research, the reviewers may exercise all of the authorities of the IRB except that […]
What did the Panama papers reveal?
What did the Panama papers reveal? The anonymous source who leaked the papers did so from Panama, hence the name Panama Papers. Most of the documents showed no illegal actions, but some of the shell corporations set up by Mossack Fonseca had been used for fraud, tax evasion, or avoiding international sanctions. Who did the […]
Why would a car cross the centerline?
Why would a car cross the centerline? Very often, when we hear of vehicles “crossing the center line” in traffic, the cause is distracted driving. This action is especially dangerous because it’s the catalyst for head-on collisions. What is the center line while driving? Solid yellow lines mark the center of a road used for […]
Which of the following is an example of using nonverbal communication?
Which of the following is an example of using nonverbal communication? What Are Types of Nonverbal Communication? Nonverbal communication types include facial expressions, gestures, paralinguistics such as loudness or tone of voice, body language, proxemics or personal space, eye gaze, haptics (touch), appearance, and artifacts. Which of the following is an example of using an […]
What is the spread of Hellenistic culture?
What is the spread of Hellenistic culture? First the Greeks (and others) spread their culture around the Mediterranean, then Alexander and the Hellenistic kingdoms spread trade and culture eastward to India, north into Central Asia, and south into Africa. They established a firm connection of trade and exchange with India and central Asia that was […]
Why was Martin Luther King Jr such an effective leader in the civil rights movement?
Why was Martin Luther King Jr such an effective leader in the civil rights movement? Martin Luther King Jr was a successful leader of the African American civil rights movement in the United States. He was intelligent in the fact that he was able to lead African Americans in a nonviolent way to the advancement […]