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Questions in social-studies

[Done] A. Write in the boxes, 'T' for true and 'F' for false statements. 1. Our earth is experiencing global warming. 2. Trees help to clean the air we breathe in. 3. If we keep using plastic bags, we will not be harming the environment. 4. About 90% of all the animal species that ever lived are now extinct. 5. Soil layers that have taken thousands of years to develop can get worn down in a few months when we cut trees. B. Name the movement/organization in each of the following: (i) This movement started in Gubbi Gadde, a small village near Sirsi (Karnataka). It forced the forest department to change their policy on felling the trees. It is also called 'Hug the Tree Green Movement'. (ii) This is an animal rights organization, based in Virginia, USA. It works to prevent cruelty towards animals, promotes vegetarianism, and campaigns against using animal products for clothing. In India, actor John Abraham is a famous supporter of their cause. (iii) Led by Medha Patkar, this movement protested against the building of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat, India. The movement was aimed at providing proper rehabilitation to the people who would lose their homes because of the project.

[Done] What action would violate Kant's principle of humanity? A. Paying someone to do work for you B. Negotiating mutually beneficial agreements with others C. Inflicting harm on another individual D. Helping someone in need out of genuine compassion

[Done] In which aspect of geography would you learn about the creation of mountains?

[Done] What two pieces of legislation were enacted due to the facts revealed in Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle"?

[Done] What were the characteristics of plantation slavery from 1700 to 1750?

[Done] What were the defining characteristics of Low Country slavery?

[Done] What problems do Washington's troops face?

[Done] Consider the relationship between the height of a tree and time. The height of the tree would be considered which of the following? A. Function B. Input function C. Independent variable D. Dependent variable

[Done] Why did Thomas Edison invent the movie camera?

[Done] When does a scientist create the conclusion? A) Before observing the data B) After defining the hypothesis C) While checking the data for accuracy D) While comparing the data with the hypothesis