Mosquitoes have been controlled in most parts of the world by the spraying of DDT. But after years of repeated sprayings, the number of mosquitoes has been increasing in spite of the continued use of DDT. Explain why this is the case.
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In Durkheim's characterization, complex societies exhibit "organic solidarity" because
A) complex society functions like a single organ of the body, the heart for example. B) he chose a musical idiom to suggest harmony in society. C) complex society is largely integrated through a sense of belonging, as an organ belongs in a church. D) complex society resembles a living organism, constructed from specialized parts. E) none of the above.
What were the findings of Beatrice Whiting’s cross-cultural comparative study of the relationship between sorcery and legal systems?
a. Where sorcery was unimportant, a specialized legal apparatus was usually absent. b. Where sorcery was important, a specialized legal apparatus was usually absent. c. Where sorcery was important, a specialized legal apparatus was usually present. d. There was no correlation between the importance of sorcery and the presence of a specialized legal apparatus.
All broad-chested individuals are adapted to the low oxygen levels of high altitude
a. True b. False
Which statement about the Latino population in the United States is true?
a. Most do not speak English. b. Most do not fully participate in the U.S. economy. c. Most are short-timers, planning to return to their native country as soon as possible. d. They will represent one quarter of the United States population by 2050. e. They do not wish to be citizens.