How is OPEC an oligopoly? The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an example of an oligopoly colluding overtly to fix the price of a barrel of oil – currently there are 12 members and according to OPEC they control 81% of crude oil reserves. Is OPEC multilateral? OPEC, like the UN, embodies multilateral […]
What does the Aztec flag mean?
What does the Aztec flag mean? The white stripe represents the purity of the Catholic faith. The red stripe represents the Spaniards that joined in the quest for Independence and the blood of the national heroes. The emblem-shield symbolizes the Aztec heritage. What was the first Mexican flag? According to legend, when the Plan de […]
How many electrons can fit in each energy shell?
How many electrons can fit in each energy shell? two electrons Each shell can contain only a fixed number of electrons: The first shell can hold up to two electrons, the second shell can hold up to eight (2 + 6) electrons, the third shell can hold up to 18 (2 + 6 + 10) […]
What is the baddest hurricane in the world?
What is the baddest hurricane in the world? The deadliest Atlantic hurricane in recorded history was the Great Hurricane of 1780, which resulted in 22,000–27,501 fatalities. In recent years, the deadliest hurricane was Hurricane Mitch of 1998, with at least 11,374 deaths attributed to it. What are the 3 worst hurricanes? Here are some of […]
What is a transversal in math?
What is a transversal in math? In geometry, a transversal is a line that intersects two or more other (often parallel ) lines. What is a transversal meaning? : a line that intersects a system of lines. What is a transversal in a triangle? A transversal is a line that intersects two other lines. Triangle […]
How many months in a year that has 28 days?
How many months in a year that has 28 days? If we want to get specific (and snarky), all 12 months of the year have at least 28 days. One of the biggest questions is why is February the only month that has 28 (or 29) days, and what is a leap year?…Why Are There […]
Which countries have the most Iranians?
Which countries have the most Iranians? According to the most recent rounds of government census data, the largest number of Iranians outside of Iran reside in the United States, followed by Canada, Germany, Sweden, and Israel (see Table 3); the United States is home to more than three times the number of Iranian born living […]
Why do homes have ventilators?
Why do homes have ventilators? Ventilators are provided near ceilings in the rooms of our houses because the air we breathe out is warm and rises out of the room through the ventilators. Cool fresh air rushes into the room through the doors and windows. Is ventilation good or bad? It pumps oxygen-rich air into […]
How do you handle an employee who wants to leave?
How do you handle an employee who wants to leave? Here are some important points to cover: Get very clear about the reasons for the departure. Try to find out whether there’s anything you can do to convince the person to stay. Ask if they’ve already told any of their colleagues. Find out when they […]
Why do humans see objects?
Why do humans see objects? We are able to see because light from an object can move through space and reach our eyes. Once light reaches our eyes, signals are sent to our brain, and our brain deciphers the information in order to detect the appearance, location and movement of the objects we are sighting […]