What are positive gestures? Positive body language can be defined as these nonverbal movements and gestures that are communicating interest, enthusiasm, and positive reactions to what some else is saying. To many, body language is considered the most important aspect of communication as it sends signals to how we are truly feeling. What are the […]
What are the four levels of an ecosystem?
What are the four levels of an ecosystem? In ecology, ecosystems are composed of organisms, the communities they comprise, and the non-living aspects of their environment. The four main levels of study in ecology are the organism, population, community, and ecosystem. What factors make up an ecosystem? Ecosystems contain biotic or living, parts, as well […]
What latitudes are important?
What latitudes are important? Important lines of latitude: the equator (0°) the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° north) the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° south) the Arctic circle (66.5° north) the Antarctic circle (66.5° south) the North Pole (90° north) the South Pole (90° south) What are the two major longitudes? Important Longitudes Longitude Position Countries through […]
What is a leeward side of a mountain?
What is a leeward side of a mountain? The opposite side of the mountain is called the leeward side and usually sees much less precipitation. The reason is that air is descending on the leeward side of the mountain, and descending air is warmer and drier, which is the opposite of ascending air. Which side […]
How many levels of reality are there for Plato?
How many levels of reality are there for Plato? Plato believed that there were four levels or approaches to knowledge and genuine understanding. They are illustrated in the REPUBLIC in the allegory of the cave and in the divided line. What are Plato’s two levels of reality? The divided line is a visual metaphor for […]
How is batholith formed?
How is batholith formed? Despite sounding like something out of Harry Potter, a batholith is a type of igneous rock that forms when magma rises into the earth’s crust, but does not erupt onto the surface. What are Sills give an example? Answer: Such sills are known as transgressive, examples include the Whin Sill and […]
Which age group has the lowest self esteem?
Which age group has the lowest self esteem? Self-esteem was lowest among young adults but increased throughout adulthood, peaking at age 60, before it started to decline. These results are reported in the latest issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, published by the American Psychological Association. How do you fix low self […]
Is volume and temperature directly proportional?
Is volume and temperature directly proportional? The volume of a given gas sample is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant pressure (Charles’s law). The volume of a given amount of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure when temperature is held constant (Boyle’s law). Does pressure affect temperature? In a closed system where […]
Which colors will eject electrons?
Which colors will eject electrons? The higher energy blue light ejects electrons with higher kinetic energy compared to the green light. Which best explains what happens when an electron moves from an excited state to ground state? Which best explains what happens when an electron moves from an excited state to the ground state? The […]
What happens to a balloon when air pressure decreases?
What happens to a balloon when air pressure decreases? The ideal gas law equation tells us that the pressure of the air in the balloon will increase. As the balloon volume decreases, pressure inside the balloon increases. It eventually is able to balance the outside air pressure. You end up with a balloon filled with […]