What are followers of Taoism called? The term dàojiàotú (道敎徒; ‘follower of Taoism’), with the meaning of “Taoist” as “lay member or believer of Taoism”, is a modern invention that goes back to the introduction of the Western category of “organized religion” in China in the 20th century, but it has no significance for most […]

What is the difference between intensity and magnitude of an earthquake? Intensity: The severity of earthquake shaking is assessed using a descriptive scale – the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. Magnitude: Earthquake size is a quantitative measure of the size of the earthquake at its source. The Richter Magnitude Scale measures the amount of seismic energy […]

What is the number of neutrons in an atom with atomic mass of 35? 18 neutrons What is the mass number of an atom with 17 protons 17 electrons and 20 neutrons? Often, the resulting number contains a decimal. For example, the atomic mass of chlorine (Cl) is 35.45 amu because chlorine is composed of […]

How did geography influence West Africa? Geography and Trade Geography was a major factor in the development of West African societies. Settled communities grew south of the Sahara, where the land permitted farming. Geography also influenced trading patterns. Rivers, such as the Niger, served as trade routes. Why is the geography unique in West Africa? […]

What is an essential characteristic of an index fossil? A useful index fossil must be distinctive or easily recognizable, abundant, and have a wide geographic distribution and a short range through time. Index fossils are the basis for defining boundaries in the geologic time scale and for the correlation of strata. Which of the following […]

Are you wet when submerged in water? The word “wet” usually means “covered in water”, so yes, they are wet while under water. Does a fish know it’s wet? Fish don’t really know they’re wet. Like fish are unaware of being in water, many Christians are just as unaware of the postmodern world they live […]

What rivers originate in the Rocky Mountains? The Rocky Mountain Trench drains into several of the main rivers, such as the Peace River, Kootney River, Fraser River, and Columbia River. Where are the headwaters of the Colorado River? La Poudre Pass Lake What 2 rivers have their starting points in Colorado? Of the 158 named […]

What is the southern climate like? America’s South and Southeastern regions are characterized by fairly mild winter temperatures and hot summers, with temperatures routinely climbing well into the 90s. In general, winters tend to be cold and wet, whereas summers are pleasant and never humid or overly hot. What are the seasons in South India? […]

What nervous system allows you to breathe? The autonomic nervous system regulates certain body processes, such as blood pressure and the rate of breathing. This system works automatically (autonomously), without a person’s conscious effort. Disorders of the autonomic nervous system can affect any body part or process. Which part of the nervous system controls digestion […]

How is Australia similar to the United States? Australia and the U.S.A. are geographically similar sized. Both speak mainly English as both were originally British colonies. Both started with colonies on the east coast. Both Australia and the U.S.A. have all the climates from alpine to tropical, but in dissimilar distributions. Why is Australia better […]