What did the 13th 14th and 15th amendments do? The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, known collectively as the Civil War Amendments, were designed to ensure equality for recently emancipated slaves. The 15th Amendment prohibited governments from denying U.S. citizens the right to vote based on race, color, or past servitude. Why was 17th amendment […]

How often should your well pump turn on? Even 1/2 HP pumps are recommended to have at least a 1 minute run time. Actually it stated as 300 cycles per day. And since there are 1440 minutes in a day, that would be a cycle every 4.8 minutes max. If the pump only needs to […]

What are the challenges faced by global cities today? Environmental threats Rapid urbanization, which strains basic infrastructure, coupled with more frequent and extreme weather events linked to global climate change is exacerbating the impact of environmental threats. What problems will your country face in the next 10 years? With a monstrous number of population and […]

What is the characteristic of land? A land characteristic is an attribute of land that can be measured or estimated. Examples are slope angle, rainfall, soil texture, available water capacity, biomass of the vegetation, etc. Land mapping units, as determined by resource surveys, are normally described in terms of land characteristics. What are the feature […]

Where does the water go from Niagara Falls? Lake Ontario How much water flows over Niagara Falls every minute? During peak daytime tourist hours, more than 168,000 m3 (six million cubic feet) of water goes over the crest of the falls every minute. How deep is the water at the base of Niagara Falls? Depth […]

What happened to Wang Mang? Though a learned Confucian scholar who sought to implement the harmonious society he saw in the classics, his efforts ended in chaos. In October 23 AD, the capital Chang’an was attacked and the imperial palace ransacked. Wang Mang died in the battle. What caused the fall of the Han Dynasty? […]

What were the 15 republics of the Soviet Union? In the decades after it was established, the Russian-dominated Soviet Union grew into one of the world’s most powerful and influential states and eventually encompassed 15 republics–Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Belorussia, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Latvia. What was the largest republic in the […]

What is a front in geography? A front is a weather system that is the boundary separating two different types of air. One type of air is usually denser than the other, with different temperatures and different levels of humidity. This clashing of air types causes weather: rain, snow, cold days, hot days, and windy […]

What is push vs pull? In simple terms push marketing involves pushing your brand in front of audiences (usually with paid advertising or promotions). Pull marketing on the other hand means implementing a strategy that naturally draws consumer interest in your brand or products (usually with relevant and interesting content). What is an example of […]

How are marshes and swamps different? The difference between the two is that swamps usually have deeper standing water and are wet for longer periods of the year, according to the National Parks Service. Marshes have rich, waterlogged soils that support plant life, according to National Geographic. Is swamp a wetland? A wetland is a […]