answersLogoWhite

0

🌎

Social Sciences

The study of human society and of individual relationships in and to society.

5,538 Questions

How and where is waste water from your area disposed off?

Household waste goes into a septic tank,

surface runoff goes into a lake.

What is meant by 'the common good'?

Common Good refers to the overall benefit of an event. Enacting 'clean air' laws and guidelines is for the 'common good' of the people, in that it benefits everyone equally. Passing out new dresses would only be for the common good of approximately half of the people. Passing out new shoes would be for the common good of almost all the people.

How is solar energy produce and where is it produce?

it is produced by the sun. It is mostly produced in Canada.

Why is ice wedging important?

Ice wedging is important because it is a process that breaks down rocks and helps in the formation of soil. It occurs when water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, and expands, causing the rocks to be fragmented. Over time, this process helps to weather and break down rocks, contributing to the formation of new landforms and aiding in soil development. Ice wedging also plays a role in the movement of glaciers and the shaping of landscapes.

In which environmentally sensitive areas can bauxite be found?

Amazonian rainforest is one of the environmentally sensitive areas where bauxite is found. Bauxite is the main ore of Aluminium.

What mountain range stretches from Maine to Alabama?

The Appalachian Mountains, which actually extend from Quebec to Alabama.

Why is it necessary for social science and common sense to differ?

People don't always do what is best for themselves or the community.

What is the meaning of social discipline?

Social discipline is defined as a science that is concerned with relationships among societies and individuals. The social sciences include anthropology, psychology, economics, sociology, and political science.

What is an existential breakdown?

An existential breakdown can be compared to a nervous breakdown. However, what separates the two is the concious conclusion derived from individual experience. During a nervous breakdown a person only falls victim to their confusion.

Where did communication originate?

Communication originated spontaneously. It was not designed. Communication through sound and gestures progressed to signs, speech and languages. It must have been a gradual development from gestures to vocal communication to vocal languages.

Is water vapor a gas solid or liquid?

Water vapor is an atomized liquid, appearing in gaseous form.

What is the goal of a scientific method?

The goal of any scientific method is to solve a problem or to better understand an observed event.

How long would electricity last in the UK or US if something wiped out most of humanity?

this depends... much of the power in the UK is supplied by nuclear power, and these power plants are mostly regulated by computors.. i assume its down to luck more than anything else.

How can participants of your surveymonkey survey enter a draw for incentives but still remain anonymous?

If struggled with this too... it really doesn't matter if you use survey monkey or have a survey or poll on a blog- you still have to assure the survey takers they they are totally anonymous. A good way to provide this assurance is to use an anonymous messaging service like SilentSender.com - I am placing a link below to a Squidoo article that explains how to setup a website or blog with an anonymous survey, you could apply the same techniques to other surveying and polling methods.

http://www.squidoo.com/anonymous-email-how-can-my-blog-followers-send-me-anonymous-comments

What best defines the physical property of color?

A measure of how a substance absorbs and reflects light

How fast does a rubber band travel?

A heavy duty rubber band will travel about 50-70 mph in its first 20 ft of travel.

What are the perceptions of people to the obese policeman?

(It would probably be a good idea to define "obese.") Neverthless -- the public's perception of 'overweight' police officers is probably not a flattering one - any more than their perception of overweight Firefighters and Rescue/Ambulance personnel. The public likes to think of these people as being fit and trim. The "human" problem with this is that young police officers/firefighters/EMT's age and become "older" during their careers and, fall ill to the rigors of their job and their personal habits,.....much like the rest of society,

List five things that shorten the life of a battery?

1. Improper Electrolyte Levels

2. Temperature

3. Corrosion

4. Overcharging

5. Poor Mounting

2 extras

1.Undercharge/Sulfation

2.Cycling