Category: Sociology

Is peritonitis an emergency? Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment. The abdominal organs, such as the stomach and liver, are wrapped in a thin, tough membrane called the visceral peritoneum. What are 4 signs of peritonitis? Signs and symptoms of peritonitis include: Abdominal pain or tenderness. Bloating or a feeling of […]

What does grayscale on a layer mask do to the layer below? For the layer mask, this thumbnail represents the grayscale channel that is created when you add the layer mask. A layer mask is a grayscale image. The areas you paint in black are hidden, the areas you paint in white are visible, and […]

Do firefighters save pets? Will Firefighters Save Pets? Firefighters, when in the context of a burning home or building, do not take an active role in saving pets if there is any risk to the health or safety of a human being for doing so (and, in fact, the chief officer might be liable for […]

Which bird has feet incapable of perching? Due to their foot structure, Chimney Swifts are incapable of perching, even on tree limbs. Specialized toes, tail feathers, and long sharp nails allow them to cling to vertical surfaces. Unfortunately, these birds’ numbers are declining significantly due to loss of nesting sites. Is Sparrow a perching bird? […]

What are changes in the air called? a) Movement of air due to differences in temperature between two locations is known as convection or advection. Convection is the term commonly applied to vertical movement of air, whilst advection is used in the context of horizontal displacement of air. What is the changing condition of the […]

What did Jane Addams help? Addams was the first woman president of the National Conference of Social Work. A pacifist, she served as president of the International Congress of Women in 1915 and founded the Woman’s Peace Party, the predecessor to the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. How did Jane Addams change society? […]

Where do the babies go in the giver? In the case of the elderly, we do not know where their bodies go after release, as there is never discussion of burial or graveyards or cremation. For the newborn twin, his body is put into a box and sent down what appears to be a trash […]

What islands are off the coast of Alaska? There are three islands known as the “ABC Islands of Alaska.” These are the Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof, all of the Alexander Archipelago in the Tongass National Forest near the coast of Sitka. How many islands are around Alaska? With over 2,600 named islands and 6,640 miles […]

Why was Constantinople a successful and thriving city? First settled in the seventh century B.C., Constantinople developed into a thriving port thanks to its prime geographic location between Europe and Asia and its natural harbor. In 330 A.D., it became the site of Roman Emperor Constantine’s “New Rome,” a Christian city of immense wealth and […]

What does Gilgamesh learn about immortality? He realizes that his destiny is to be great on earth, not in a life of immortality, and he appreciates what he can do as a mortal king. Gilgamesh learns in the end that death is the fate of all humans, this life is transitory and what passes for […]