What is the term for believing God does not exist? The term “atheist” describes a person who does not believe that God or a divine being exists. Who denies the existence of God? Atheism and theism. To say that atheism is the denial of God or the gods and that it is the opposite of […]
Could the Vikings have colonized America?
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 […]
How did geography affect Egypt?
How did geography affect Egypt? The geography of Ancient Egypt was very unique and allowed Egypt to become a very successful civilization. Egypt’s geography contributed all aspects of Ancient Egyptians lives such as the Nile River being their source of food, water, and transportation and the desert offering natural protection. What land features made Egypt […]
Why does diffusion move from high to low concentration?
Why does diffusion move from high to low concentration? The kinetic energy of the molecules results in random motion, causing diffusion. It is the random motion of the molecules that causes them to move from an area of high concentration to an area with a lower concentration. Diffusion will continue until the concentration gradient has […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why was MLK the leader of the civil rights movement?
Why was MLK the leader of the civil rights movement? He was the driving force behind watershed events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the 1963 March on Washington, which helped bring about such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. When did Martin Luther King give the other […]
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 […]