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Mar 25, 2023
I asked the Bing AI the questions from the list in the QUESTIONS section of http://boole.stanford.edu/pub/cyc.report , a document from 1994 by computer science professor Dr. Vaughan Pratt who was evaluating the Cyc AI.
There is a config choice offered at the beginning of the convo: “Choose a conversation style” with three options: “More Creative, More Balanced, More Precise”. I left it on the default, which is “More Balanced”.
Q1.1: What is your name?
My name is Bing. How can I help you today?
Q1.2: How big are you?
I’m sorry but I don’t have a physical form. I’m a digital assistant designed to help you with your questions and searches. Is there anything else I can help you with? 😊
Q1.3: How old are you?
I was created in 2009, so I’m almost 14 years old. 😊
Q1.4: What do you cost?
Bing is a free search engine that you can use to find information on the internet. However, if you’re interested in advertising on Bing, then the cost depends on the industry and the keywords you’re targeting. According to a WordStream study, the lowest CPCs for Bing include careers and employment ($0.75), as well as apparel and accessories ($0.91). Costs are higher for other industries such as real estate ($2.88), education ($2.79), and automotive ($2.52). Moreover, you may have to pay more to target competitive keywords1.
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Q1.5: What is your address?
I’m sorry but I don’t have a physical address. I’m a virtual assistant designed to help you with your queries. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Q2.1: Do you understand counting?
Yes, I understand counting. I can help you with simple arithmetic calculations. What do you need help with?
Q2.2: What is the smallest counting number?
The smallest counting number is 1. It is also called the first natural number. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Q2.3: What is the largest counting number?
There is no largest counting number. Counting numbers are infinite and go on forever. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Q2.4: How high can you count?
Do you mean how high can humans count using their fingers or how high can humans count in general?
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Unplanned followup question: How high can you, Bing, count?
I’m sorry but I’m not capable of counting. I’m a search engine designed to help you find information. Is there anything else I can help you with?
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Q2.5: How long would that take? (did not ask b/c N/A)
Q2.6: What other kinds of numbers are there besides counting numbers?
In mathematics, there are many types of numbers. Some of them include natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers and real numbers. Counting numbers are also known as natural numbers and are a subset of whole numbers. Whole numbers include counting numbers and zero. Integers include whole numbers and their negative counterparts. Rational numbers are any number that can be expressed as a fraction or ratio of two integers. Irrational numbers are any number that cannot be expressed as a fraction or ratio of two integers. Real numbers include both rational and irrational numbers. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Q3.1: Do you understand comparison?
Yes, I do. Comparison is the act of examining two or more things to see how they are similar or different. Is there anything specific you would like me to help you with?
I restarted that session and reasked the question
Q3.1: Do you understand comparison?
Yes, I understand comparison. It is a process of examining two or more things to identify similarities and differences between them. Is there anything specific you would like me to help you with?
Q3.2: If a is bigger than b and b is bigger than c, is a bigger than c?
(No answer was given, but three followup question options were given:) “What are some examples of comparison? How do I compare two things? What is the importance of comparison? "
Q3.3: If a is better than b and b is better than c, is a better than c?
Yes, that’s correct. If a is better than b and b is better than c, then a is better than c. This is called the transitive property of comparison. Is there anything else you would like me to help you with?
Q3.4: If a is to the left of b and b is to the left of c, is a to the left of c?
Yes, that’s correct. If a is to the left of b and b is to the left of c, then a is to the left of c. This is also called the transitive property of comparison. Is there anything else you would like me to help you with?
Q3.5: If Tom is 3 inches taller than Dick, and Dick is 2 inches taller than Harry, how much taller is Tom than Harry?
If Tom is 3 inches taller than Dick and Dick is 2 inches taller than Harry, then Tom is 5 inches taller than Harry. This is because Tom is 3 inches taller than Dick and Dick is 2 inches taller than Harry, so Tom is 3 + 2 = 5 inches taller than Harry. Is there anything else you would like me to help you with?
Q3.6: Can Tom be taller than himself?
No, Tom cannot be taller than himself. This is because height is a characteristic of an individual and cannot be compared to itself. Is there anything else you would like me to help you with?
Q3.7: Can Tom be shorter than Dick?
No, Tom cannot be shorter than Dick. This is because the information given in the question states that Tom is 3 inches taller than Dick. Is there anything else you would like me to help you with?
Q3.8: Can a sister be taller than her brother?
Yes, a sister can be taller than her brother. Height is a characteristic of an individual and can vary between siblings. Is there anything else you would like me to help you with?
Q3.9: Can two siblings each be taller than the other?
No, two siblings cannot each be taller than the other. This is because height is a characteristic of an individual and cannot be compared between two individuals. Is there anything else you would like me to help you with?
Q4.1: Where is the north pole?
The North Pole is located under the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean. It is at the center of the Northern Hemisphere and is directly opposite of the South Pole. The North Pole’s latitude is 90° north, and it is where all longitudinal lines meet1.
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Q4.2: What is the top of the earth called?
The top of the earth is called the North Pole.
Q4.3: On a map, which compass direction is usually left?
On a map, North is usually at the top, South at the bottom, West to the left, and East to the right1. So left is usually West on a map.
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Q4.4: Which compass direction is usually up?
On a map, North is usually at the top, South at the bottom, West to the left, and East to the right1. So up is usually North on a map.
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Q4.5: How far north can one go? How far west?
The northernmost state in the United States is Minnesota at Angle Inlet (49 degrees 23 minutes north) and the westernmost state is Washington at Cape Alava (124 degrees 44 minutes west)1.
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Q4.6: Is the equator between the north and south poles?
Yes, the equator is an imaginary line that circles Earth exactly halfway between the North and South poles.
Q4.7: Is the earth hollow?
No, the Earth isn’t hollow. The idea that it is was born in virtually every religion and then maintained in popular culture throughout time. Scientists have proven that the Earth comprises what Atlas Obscura calls “an unbroken series of layers, crusts, and liquid magma surrounding a dense, hot core made primarily of iron and nickel"1.
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Q4.8: What shape is the equator?
The equator is an imaginary line that circles Earth exactly halfway between the North and South poles. It is a circle around the Earth and therefore has no shape.
Q4.9: What shape is the north pole?
The North Pole is a point in the Arctic Ocean around which the northern hemisphere’s sea ice and pack ice rotate. It is not a shape.
Q4.10: Which is wetter, land or sea?
The ocean is wetter than land. In fact, almost all rain that falls on land starts off in the ocean. The tropics are particularly rainy because heat absorption, and thus ocean evaporation, is highest in this area. Outside of Earth’s equatorial areas, weather patterns are driven largely by ocean currents1.
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Q4.11: How big is the earth?
The Earth has a diameter of approximately 12,742 kilometers (7,918 miles) and a circumference of approximately 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles).
Q4.12: How far apart are the poles?
The distance between the North Pole and South Pole is approximately 12,430 miles (20,004 kilometers) 1. . Learn more:
Q4.13: What is the circumference of the equator?
The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately 24,901 miles (40,075 kilometers) .
Q4.14: If a is to the west of b and b is to the west of c, is a necessarily to the west of c?
Yes, a is necessarily to the west of c. If a is to the west of b and b is to the west of c, then a is to the west of c .
Q5.1: If Stanford is 50 miles from Berkeley, how far is Berkeley from Stanford?
If Stanford is 50 miles from Berkeley, then Berkeley is also 50 miles from Stanford. The distance between two points is the same regardless of the order in which they are measured.👍
Q5.2: How far is Stanford from Stanford?
The distance between two points is zero if they are the same point. So Stanford is zero miles from Stanford.👍
Q5.3: Can Stanford be 50 miles from Berkeley, Berkeley 50 miles from Sacramento, and Stanford 1000 miles from Sacramento?
Yes, it is possible. If Stanford is 50 miles from Berkeley and Berkeley is 50 miles from Sacramento, then Stanford is 100 miles from Sacramento.👍
Q5.4: Is it possible to travel 100 miles and end up where you started?
Yes, it is possible to travel 100 miles and end up where you started. This is called a closed loop or a circuit.👍
Q5.5: While traveling at a steady speed in a straight line in space, can you visit the same point twice? Three times?
If you are traveling at a steady speed in a straight line in space, you can visit the same point twice if you turn around and come back. You can visit the same point three times if you turn around twice and come back.👍
Q5.6: While traveling at a steady speed around a circle, can you visit the same point twice? Three times?
If you are traveling at a steady speed around a circle, you can visit the same point twice if you go around the circle twice. You can visit the same point three times if you go around the circle three times.👍
Q6.1: Can people run? Swim? Fly?
Humans can run, swim, crawl and jump but cannot fly naturally1. However, humans have built machines that allow us to fly through the air such as airplanes and helicopters.
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Q6.2: Can fish run? Swim? Fly?
Fish can swim but they cannot run or fly naturally. However, flying fish can make powerful, self-propelled leaps out of the water where their long wing-like fins enable gliding for considerable distances above the water’s surface1.
Received message. Fish can swim but they cannot run or fly naturally. However, flying fish can make powerful, self-propelled leaps out of the water where their long wing-like fins enable gliding for considerable distances above the water’s surface. Learn more:
Q6.3: Can birds run? Swim? Fly?
Birds can run, swim and fly naturally. Some birds like penguins are excellent swimmers but cannot fly.
Q6.4: Do people run on land or in water? How about fish? Birds?
People run on land. Fish swim in water. Birds can run, swim and fly naturally12.
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Q6.5: Do people swim on land or in water? How about fish? Birds?
People swim in water. Fish also swim in water. Birds like penguins are excellent swimmers but cannot fly.
Q6.6: Do people fly on land or in the air? How about fish? Birds?
People fly in the air using airplanes, helicopters, and other flying machines. Fish and birds can also fly naturally.
Q6.7: Which of legs, fins, and wings does one use to swim, run, and fly?
People use legs to run. Fish use fins to swim. Birds use wings to fly and legs to run and swim .
Q6.8: Which is fastest, swimming, running, or flying? Which is slowest?
The fastest animal in the sea is the black marlin with a recorded speed of 129 km/h. The central bearded dragon is the fastest reptile with a recorded speed of 40.23 km/h. In mammals, the mexican free tailed bat is faster than the cheetah in flight of course, with a recorded speed of 160 km/h1. The fastest bird in level flight is the white-throated needletail with a reported top speed of 169 km/h2. The fastest swimming bird is the Gentoo Penguin which can reach up to 36 kilometers per hour3. The fastest land animal is the cheetah which can run up to 70 miles per hour (112 km/h)4.
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Q6.9: If the door is closed, what must you do first before walking through it?
You must open the door first before walking through it.
Q6.10: If the door is locked, what must you do first before opening it?
You must unlock the door first before opening it.
Q6.11: If the key is in your pocket, what must you do first before unlocking the door?
You must take the key out of your pocket first before unlocking the door.
Q6.12: What should I ask next?
You can ask me anything you want to know or talk about. I’m here to help you. 😊
Q6.13: If it takes all your energy to open the door, can you then walk through it?
Yes, you can walk through it if you have enough energy to do so. However, if you are too tired to walk through it, you may want to rest first before walking through it.
Q7.1: Which of cars, ships, and planes does one use to go by sea, land, and air?
You use cars to travel by land, ships to travel by sea and planes to travel by air. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Q7.2: Which is fastest, cars, ships, or planes? Which is slowest?
Planes are the fastest mode of transportation among cars, ships and planes. The fastest commercial plane is the Cessna Citation X+ which has a top speed of 717 mph. The slowest mode of transportation among cars, ships and planes is ships. The average speed of a cargo ship is around 20 knots which is equivalent to 23 miles per hour. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Q7.3: Which of cars, ships, and planes can carry cargo? Which can carry passengers?
Cars can carry both cargo and passengers. Ships can carry both cargo and passengers. Planes can carry both cargo and passengers. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Q7.4: Which was invented first, cars, ships, or planes? Which last?
The first ships were invented before written history1. The first car was developed with an internal combustion engine in 19062. The first airplane was invented around 1900 by a dozen different inventors1. Is there anything else I can help you with?
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Q7.5: Which of cars, ships, and planes travel in shipping lanes, on roads, and in air lanes?
Ships travel in shipping lanes, cars travel on roads and planes travel in air lanes. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Q7.6: Match up cars, ships, and planes to the navy, army, and air force.
Cars are not typically associated with any of the three branches of the military. Ships are typically associated with the navy and planes are typically associated with the air force. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Q7.7: Is a jeep a car, a ship, or a plane? What about a yacht? A biplane? An aircraft carrier? A truck?
A jeep is a type of car. A yacht is a type of ship. A biplane is a type of plane. An aircraft carrier is a type of ship. A truck is a type of car. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Q7.8: What fuels are normally used by cars, ships, and planes?
Cars typically use gasoline, diesel fuel, or electricity1. Ships typically use diesel fuel or heavy fuel oil1. Planes typically use aviation gasoline or jet fuel1. Is there anything else I can help you with?
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Q7.9: Can cars be propelled by the wind? Ships? Planes?
Yes, cars, ships and planes can be propelled by wind. For example, a wind-powered super sailboat called Wallenius Marine OceanBird can carry 7,000 cars at a time and is powered totally by wind1. A wide range of wind-powered devices for ships have been designed, using sails, kites or rotors that look like vertical cylinders. These are mounted on a ship’s deck and many can be retrofitted to existing vessels2. Wind-propulsion technologies could be offered cheaply enough to make them more cost-effective than conventional combustion-engine ones3. Is there anything else I can help you with?
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Q7.10: How do you communicate between two ships? Two planes? Two cars?
There are different ways to communicate between two ships, two planes or two cars. For example, ships use VHF radio for ship-to-ship communication1. Two ships travelling at light speed can communicate using lasers as normal2. Cars use radio waves to communicate with each other3. Planes use a variety of communication systems including VHF radio, satellite communication and HF radio1. Is there anything else I can help you with?
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Q7.11: Can a plane communicate with a ship? A plane with a car?
Yes, planes can communicate with ships and cars. Air-to-ground communication has evolved to the point where pilots no longer need to be in the plane to fly it. These planes are known as unmanned aerial vehicles or more commonly UAVs1.
However, I’m not sure if there are any specific regulations or protocols that govern such communication between planes and ships/cars. Would you like me to look up more information on this topic?
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Q7.12: Where are cars kept when not in use? Planes? Ships?
Cars are usually kept in garages or indoor storage facilities to protect them from the elements, pests, or thieves. If you live in an urban area or you don’t have access to an enclosed space, consider renting space at an indoor storage facility1.
Planes are kept in aircraft boneyards or aircraft graveyards which are generally located in deserts since the dry conditions reduce corrosion and the hard ground does not need to be paved23.
Ships are kept in Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facilities (NISMF) which are owned by the United States Navy as a holding facility for decommissioned naval vessels, pending determination of their final fate4.
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Q7.13: What do you steer a car with? What about a plane? A ship?
Cars are steered using a steering wheel which is connected to the front wheels of the car.
Planes are steered using a combination of rudder pedals and a control yoke or joystick.
Ships are steered using a device called a helm which is connected to a rudder that controls the direction of the ship.
Q7.14: Must a car always stop when driving through a small town?
In most states, you are not required to come to a complete stop at an uncontrolled intersection. However, you need to slow down and look out for cross traffic. Approaching from the right does not automatically grant you the right of way and does not excuse you from slowing down before entering the intersection1.
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Q7.15: Can a car drive backwards? Can a plane fly backwards? Can a ship sail backwards?
Yes, a car can drive backwards. It is called reversing.
No, a plane cannot fly backwards. Planes are designed to fly forward and their engines are not designed to provide thrust in the opposite direction.
Yes, a ship can sail backwards. It is called astern propulsion and it is used to slow down or stop the ship.
Q8.1: What color is the sky? Why?
The sky is blue because of a process called Rayleigh scattering. The blue color is a result of shorter-wavelength light being scattered more than longer-wavelength light. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
Q8.2: What color are clouds? Why?
Clouds are white because they reflect sunlight that is white. The water droplets that make up clouds are colorless, but they scatter light in all directions. This scattering causes sunlight to bounce around within the cloud, which makes it appear white. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
Q8.3: What is the name of the period during which the sun is down?
The period during which the sun is down is called twilight. Twilight is divided into three stages: civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight. The blue hour is a period of twilight when the sun is at a significant depth below the horizon. During this time, the remaining sunlight takes on a mostly blue shade1. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
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Q8.4: What is the name of the period during which the sun is up?
The period during which the sun is up is called daytime or daylight. Astronomically, sunrise occurs for only an instant: the moment at which the upper limb of the Sun appears tangent to the horizon. Twilight, the period in the morning during which the sky is brightening, but the Sun is not yet visible. The beginning of morning twilight is called astronomical dawn1. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
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Q8.5: Approximately when does the sun rise?
The time of sunrise varies depending on the season and location. In general, the sun rises earlier in the summer than in the winter. For example, in San Diego, California, United States, sunrise time on March 25th 2023 is at 6:53 AM1. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
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Q8.6: Give three names for the rising of the sun.
I’m sorry but I couldn’t find any specific names for the rising of the sun. However, in some cultures, the sun is personified as a god or goddess and has a name. For example, in Greek mythology, Helios was the god of the sun1. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
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Q8.7: About how long does the sun stay up?
The amount of time the sun stays up varies depending on the season and location. In general, the sun stays up longer in the summer than in the winter. For example, in San Diego, California, United States, on March 25th 2023, the sun will be up for approximately 12 hours and 8 minutes1. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
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Q8.8: Approximately when does the sun set?
The time of sunset varies depending on the season and location. In general, the sun sets later in the summer than in the winter. For example, in San Diego, California, United States, on March 25th 2023, the sun will set at approximately 7:03 PM1. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
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Q8.9: Give three names for the setting of the sun.
Three names for the setting of the sun are dusk, twilight and sundown. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
Q8.10: About how long does the sun stay down?
The Sun takes approximately 150 to 200 seconds (2 to 3 minutes) to fully go below the horizon (once it has already touched the horizon). However, the exact time taken by the Sun to fully set depends on various factors such as the thickness of the atmosphere, time of the year, and latitude1. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
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Q8.11: What are the times of rising and setting of the moon called?
The times of rising and setting of the moon are called moonrise and moonset respectively. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
Q8.12: How long does the moon stay up?
The Moon is above the horizon roughly 12 hours out of every 24 because of the Earth’s rotation. Since those 12 hours almost never coincide with the roughly 12 hours of daylight in every 24 hours, the possible window for observing the moon in daylight averages about 6 hours a day1. The Moon takes about one month to orbit Earth (27.3 days to complete a revolution, but 29.5 days to change from New Moon to New Moon)2. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
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Q8.13: When do the stars come out? Why?
Stars are visible when the sky is dark enough to see them. This happens when the sun is below the horizon and there is no light pollution. The exact time that stars come out depends on your location and the time of year. In general, stars start to become visible about 30 minutes after sunset1. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
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Q8.14: Which is brightest, the sun, the moon, or the stars? Which least?
The Sun is the brightest object in the sky. It is so bright that it can be dangerous to look at directly. The Moon is the second brightest object in the sky and can be seen even when the Sun is up. Stars are much less bright than the Sun and Moon, but some stars are brighter than others. The brightness of a star depends on its size, temperature, and distance from Earth. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
Q8.15: Can you see the stars when the sun is up?
No, you cannot see stars when the sun is up because the sun is so much brighter than the stars that our eyes can’t pick them out of the sky1. Would you like me to look up more information about this?
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Q8.16: Can you see the moon when the sun is up?
Yes, you can see the moon during the day sometimes. The moon and stars are always somewhere in the sky, but we can’t always see them. “The sun is so bright during the day that it kind of drowns out the light from the moon and the stars,” says astrophysicist Cheyenne Polius1.
The best time to see the moon during the day is when it’s in the first and last quarter phases (90 degrees away from the sun) because that’s when we can see half of the moon’s lit side while the sun is still up1. During a new moon, when the moon is between the sun and Earth, we can’t see it in daytime because all of the sun’s light is getting reflected away from us1.
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Q8.17: Does the sun go round the earth or vice versa?
The Earth revolves around the Sun. The Sun represents 99% of the total mass of the solar system by himself. This is why it seems that the Sun revolves around the Earth when in reality, the Earth revolves around the Sun1. Heliocentrism is the theory that proves that it is not the Sun that revolves around the Earth, but the reverse2.
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Q8.18: Does the moon go round the earth or vice versa?
The moon goes around the Earth. The moon orbits around the Earth in an elliptical path.
Q8.19: Which is closer to the earth, the stars or the planets?
The stars are much farther away from Earth than planets. The closest star to planet Earth is Proxima Centauri of the Alpha Centauri system1. The nearest stars to Earth are three stars that lie about 4.37 light-years away in the Alpha Centauri triple-star system2. The eight planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Mercury is closest to the Sun. Neptune is the farthest3.
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Q9.1: Is rain wet or dry?
Rain is considered wet because it is a liquid that wets surfaces. However, in dry, hot places, rain sometimes evaporates before it hits the ground. Environmentalist Edward Abbey describes “phantom rain” this way: “You see curtains of rain dangling in the sky while the living things wither below for want of water.”1
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Q9.2: Is hail hard or soft?
Hail is considered hard because it is frozen precipitation that can grow to very large sizes through the collection of water that freezes onto the hailstone’s surface. Hailstones begin as embryos, which include graupel or sleet, and then grow in size. Hailstones can have a variety of shapes and include lumps and bumps that may even take the shape of small spikes1.
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Q9.3: What color is rain?
Rain is actually colorless, but it can appear to be different colors depending on the lighting, time of day, and other factors. For example, rain can appear gray or black at night or when it’s cloudy, while during the day it can appear blue or even red1.
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Q9.4: What color is hail?
Hail is actually colorless, but it can appear to be different colors depending on the lighting, time of day, and other factors. For example, hail can appear green in thunderstorms due to the way sunlight is scattered by the rain and/or hail shaft1.
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Q9.5: What color is snow?
Snow is actually colorless, but it appears white because it reflects all colors of light equally. The color of snow can vary depending on weather, lighting, and the condition of the snow itself1.
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Q9.6: Which is harder, rain or hail?
Hail is harder than rain because it is made up of solid ice. Hailstones are formed when rain droplets are carried upwards by a current of air, called an updraft, during thunderstorms. Hail forms as robust thunderstorms grow taller and taller, lofting the hailstones higher into the atmosphere where they can grow larger and larger1.
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Q9.7: Which is warmer, rain or snow?
Rain is warmer than snow. The liquid precipitation that falls to Earth’s surface is rain. Rain can begin as snow, but by the time it reaches the Earth’s surface, it has melted because the temperature closer to Earth is warmer1.
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Q9.8: Can rain cause lightning?
Yes, rain can cause lightning. Lightning begins as static charges in a rain cloud. Winds inside the cloud are very turbulent. Water droplets in the bottom part of the cloud are caught in the updrafts and lifted to great heights where the much colder atmosphere freezes them1.
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Q9.9: Can rain cause floods?
Yes, rain can cause floods. Floods are often caused by heavy rainfall1. In cities, one reason that heavy rain causes widespread floods is that the pipes underground are not large enough to handle the kind of heavy rain that is falling2.
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Q9.10: Can lightning cause floods?
Yes, thunderstorms can spawn lightning strikes and heavy rains that lead to flooding1. Under the right conditions, rainfall from thunderstorms causes flash flooding, killing more people each year than hurricanes, tornadoes or lightning2.
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Q10.1: Can people walk? Run? Fly? Swim? Talk? Think?
Yes, people can walk, run, fly (with the help of airplanes or other flying machines), swim and talk. People can also think. Is there anything else you would like to know about these topics?
Q10.2: Name three external human organs and three internal.
Three external human organs are skin, hair and nails. Three internal human organs are heart, lungs and liver. Is there anything else you would like to know about these topics?
Q10.3: How long can people go without air? Water? Food? Sex? Money? Snow?
According to the “rule of threes” which is a guideline for human survival in extreme conditions, people can survive three minutes without air1, three days without water21, three weeks without food12. There is no specific time limit for how long people can go without sex, money or snow. Is there anything else you would like to know about these topics?
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Q10.4: How long does the average human live?
According to Our World in Data, since 1900 the global average life expectancy has more than doubled and is now above 70 years1. In the United States, life expectancy at birth for the total population was 76.4 years in 20212. However, life expectancy varies across countries and within countries1. Is there anything else you would like to know about this topic?
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Q10.5: Does the average female live more than a year longer than the average male?
Yes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021, life expectancy at birth for males was 73.5 years and for females was 79.3 years in the United States1. So, there is a difference of about 5.8 years between male and female life expectancy at birth in the United States2. However, this difference varies across countries and within countries3. Is there anything else you would like to know about this topic?
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Q10.6: How tall is the average human?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average height for American men 20 years old and up is 69.1 inches (175.4 centimeters) during the years 2015 to 20161. The average height for males varies by region, due to health and nutrition2. The global mean height of adult men born in 1996 is 171 centimeters (cm), or 5 foot and 7.5 inches3. Is there anything else you would like to know about this topic?
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Q10.7: Is the average male height within an inch of the average female height?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average height for American women 20 years old and up is 63.6 inches (161.5 centimeters) during the years 2015 to 20161. The average height for women varies around the world. In the U.S., the average woman is around 5 feet 4 inches2. While this is the tallest average recorded in the country’s history, average weight is increasing faster than height. Men tend to be about 6 inches taller than women23 and genetics plays an important part in this distinction2. Is there anything else you would like to know about this topic?
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Q10.8: How heavy is the average human?
The average weight for men varies depending on a range of factors, including height and age. When only talking about the U.S., then the average man, aged 20 years or older, weighs 197.6 pounds (lbs)1. The average American man 20 years old and up weighs 197.9 pounds2. The average waist circumference is 40.2 inches, and the average height is just over 5 feet 9 inches (about 69.1 inches) tall2. The ideal body weight for men is calculated using the Hamwi method which is used to calculate the ideal body weight of the general adult3. Is there anything else you would like to know about this topic?
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Q10.9: Is the average male weight within 5 lbs of the average female weight?
According to a Gallup poll conducted in 2020, the average weight of all U.S. adults is 181 pounds. Men report being about 20 pounds heavier than that, averaging 200 pounds, while women say they are about 20 pounds lighter than the overall average, at 162 pounds1.
The average weight of adult men in the US is 172.2 pounds and the average weight of adult women is 144.2 pounds2.
The difference between the average weight of men and women is about 28 pounds2.
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Q10.10: Are people made up mainly of organic or inorganic material?
The human body is made up of both organic and inorganic material. About 99% of the mass of the human body is made up of six elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus1. These elements are found in both organic and inorganic compounds.
All living organisms contain carbon-based compounds, making them organic. Our bodies are composed mostly of water, H2O, which is necessary for us to survive. However, water is an example of an inorganic compound because it does not contain carbon and it was not formed by a living organism2.
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Q10.11: Do people have more or less hair than polar bears? Birds? Pigs?
Humans have hair all over their bodies except for the palms of their hands and soles of their feet. All told, humans have about 5 million follicles, about the same as chimps and other primates1. However, I’m not sure about the amount of hair that polar bears, birds or pigs have. Would you like me to look that up?
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Q10.12: About how many people fit comfortably in a car? A ship? A plane? An elevator? An escalator? A turnstile?
The number of people that can fit comfortably in a car depends on the size of the car. A full-size coupe or sedan car can fit comfortably between four and five people. An SUV or minivan can fit about seven people comfortably1.
The number of people that can fit on a ship depends on the size of the ship. The largest car transporter ship can carry 8,500 vehicles2.
The number of people that can fit on a plane depends on the size of the plane and how many seats it has. In May of 1991, the record for largest number of passengers on an airplane was set on a Boeing 747 as part of Operation Solomon during which the aircraft carried 1,086 passengers from Ethiopia to Israel3.
The number of people that can fit in an elevator depends on its size. The average elevator fits about 10-15 people1.
The number of people that can fit on an escalator depends on its size. The average escalator fits about two to three people per step1.
The number of people that can fit through a turnstile depends on its size. The average turnstile fits about one person at a time1.
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Q10.13: Do people talk daily about the weather? The color of rain?
Yes, people talk about the weather daily. In fact, it is a common topic of conversation in many cultures around the world. In England, for example, people often use the weather as a way to start a conversation or break the ice1234.
Rain is typically colorless, but it can appear different colors depending on the angle of light and other factors5.
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Q10.14: Can three people listen to the same person at the same time?
Yes, multiple people can listen to the same person at the same time. For example, if you are listening to a podcast or audiobook with multiple people, you can use two separate devices with one account1. However, there may be restrictions on how many times an audiobook can be played on any device at the same time1.
Similarly, music streaming services like Spotify have features that allow multiple people to listen to the same music at the same time234. For example, with Spotify Premium, you can let two people listen to Spotify at the same time5. Spotify also has a beta feature called Group Session that allows groups of two to five people to start listening to a song or a playlist on one device or their own devices in real-time6.
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Q10.15: Can three people talk to the same person at the same time?
Yes, it is possible for multiple people to talk to one person at the same time. For example, you can make a conference call or call multiple people from a phone1. You can also use video conferencing software like R-HUB HD video conferencing servers2 or Group FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad3. Google Duo also allows you to create a group of individuals you want to call4. However, it can be difficult to understand what each person is saying if they speak at the same time5.
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Q10.16: Can a person whistle while talking?
Yes, a person can whistle while talking. According to a post on Biology Stack Exchange, as long as the person is able to blow air and ‘shape’ it using their tongue+lips, a person can whistle; even if it means this person lacks the ability to create the vibrational patterns necessary to talk1. However, whistled speech is different from whistling while talking. Whistled speech is a rare form of communication that uses pitches and stresses to mirror the sounds of speech without consonants and vowels2.
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Q11.1: Do you understand addition?
Yes, I do. Addition is a mathematical operation that combines two or more numbers into a single number. The result of addition is called the sum. Would you like me to explain how it works?
Q11.2: What is 1 plus 1?
1 plus 1 equals 2. Would you like me to explain how I arrived at that answer?
Q11.3: What is 2 plus zero?
2 plus 0 equals 2. Would you like me to explain how I arrived at that answer?
Q11.4: Is the sum of two counting numbers always a counting number?
Yes, the sum of two counting numbers is always a counting number. A counting number is a positive integer (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, …). When you add two counting numbers together, you get another counting number. For example, 1 + 2 = 3 and 2 + 3 = 5. Would you like me to look up more information?
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Q11.5: Is every counting number the sum of two other counting numbers?
No, not every counting number is the sum of two other counting numbers. For example, 1 is not the sum of two other counting numbers. However, every counting number greater than 2 is the sum of two other counting numbers. This is known as Goldbach’s Conjecture1. Would you like me to look up more information?
Q11.6: Is addition commutative?
Yes, addition is commutative. This means that when you add two numbers together, it doesn’t matter which order you add them in. For example, 2 + 3 is the same as 3 + 2. Would you like me to look up more information?
Q11.7: Does addition satisfy any other laws?
Yes, addition satisfies several other laws. The commutative law states that changing the order of the numbers being added does not change the result. For example, 2 + 3 is the same as 3 + 2. The associative law states that changing the grouping of numbers being added does not change the result. For example, (2 + 3) + 4 is the same as 2 + (3 + 4). The identity element for addition is 0 because adding 0 to any number does not change its value. Finally, every number has an additive inverse, which is the number that when added to it gives a sum of 0. Would you like me to look up more information?
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Q11.8: If I increment x y times, do I get the same as when I increment y x times?
Yes, if you increment x y times, you get the same result as when you increment y x times. This is because addition is commutative. Would you like me to look up more information?
Q11.9: Can any two numbers be added together?
Yes, any two numbers can be added together. However, the sum of two numbers may not always be a counting number. For example, 1/2 + 1/3 = 5/6. Would you like me to look up more information?
Q12.1: How long is the list of numbers from 1 to 10?
The list of numbers from 1 to 10 has 10 numbers.
Q12.2: What comes between the third and fifth members of a list?
The fourth member comes between the third and fifth members of a list.
Q12.3: Do you know what it means to concatenate two lists?
Yes, I do. Concatenating two lists means to join them together into a single list. For example, if you have two lists [1, 2, 3] and [4, 5], concatenating them would result in the list [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Q12.4: What do you get when you concatenate the list of numbers from 1 to 3 with itself?
If you concatenate the list of numbers from 1 to 3 with itself, you get the list [1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3].
Q12.5: Is the concatenation of two lists always a list?
Yes, the concatenation of two lists is always a list.
Q12.6: Is concatenation associative?
Yes, concatenation is an associative operation. This means that when you concatenate three or more lists together, it doesn’t matter which order you concatenate them in. For example, if you have three lists A, B, and C, then (A + B) + C = A + (B + C), where “+” represents concatenation 1.
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Q12.7: Is concatenation commutative?
No, concatenation is not commutative. This means that the order in which you concatenate two lists matters. For example, if you have two lists A and B, then A + B is not necessarily equal to B + A 1.
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Q12.8: How long is the concatenation of two three-item lists?
The length of the concatenation of two three-item lists is six. When you concatenate two lists together, you are essentially adding the length of the two lists together .
Q12.9: How long is the concatenation of two n-item lists?
The length of the concatenation of two n-item lists is 2n. When you concatenate two lists together, you are essentially adding the length of the two lists together .
Q12.10: Can a list be circular?
Yes, a list can be circular. A circular linked list is a linked list where all nodes are connected to form a circle. There is no NULL at the end. A circular linked list can be a singly circular linked list or a doubly circular linked list 1.
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Q12.11: Is a list one-dimensional or two-dimensional?
A list is one-dimensional. It is a collection of items that are ordered and changeable. It allows duplicate members .
Q12.12: Is a one-dimensional array a list?
Yes, a one-dimensional array is a list. A one-dimensional array (or single dimension array) is a type of linear array. Accessing its elements involves a single subscript which can either represent a row or column index 1.
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Q12.13: Is the concatenation of a sorted list of 1-digit numbers with a sorted list of 2-digit numbers sorted?
Yes, the concatenation of a sorted list of 1-digit numbers with a sorted list of 2-digit numbers is sorted. This is because the numbers are already sorted and concatenating them will not change their order 1.
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Q12.14: If the first two members of a list are both 1, and thereafter each member is the sum of the two members immediately preceding it, what is the third member? The fourth? The hundredth?
If the first two members of a list are both 1, and thereafter each member is the sum of the two members immediately preceding it, then the third member is 2. The fourth member is 3. The hundredth member is 218922995834555169026 .
Q13.1: Do you understand subtraction?
Yes, I do understand subtraction. It is an arithmetic operation that represents the operation of removing objects from a collection. For example, if you have 5 apples and you eat 2 of them, you are subtracting 2 from 5 and you are left with 3 apples. Is there anything specific you would like to know about subtraction?
Q13.2: What is 5 minus 3?
5 minus 3 is equal to 2. Would you like me to explain how I arrived at this answer?
Q13.3: What is -3 plus 5?
-3 plus 5 is equal to 2. Would you like me to explain how I arrived at this answer?
Q13.4: If I open a bank account with $100, deposit $5000 a week later, and withdraw $3000 another week later, how much is in the account?
If you open a bank account with $100, deposit $5000 a week later, and withdraw $3000 another week later, you will have $3000 in the account.
Here’s how I arrived at this answer:
You start with $100 in the account. You deposit $5000 a week later. The total amount in the account is now $5100. You withdraw $3000 another week later. The total amount in the account is now $2100. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Q13.5: Do banks permit withdrawals from an empty account?
No, you cannot withdraw money from an empty bank account. If there is no money in your account, the bank will not allow you to withdraw any money. However, if you have overdraft protection, you may be able to withdraw money even if your account is empty. Overdraft protection is a service offered by banks that allows you to withdraw more money than you have in your account. This service comes with fees and interest charges that can add up quickly1.
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Q13.6: If I open a bank account with $100, withdraw $3000 a week later, and then deposit $5000 another week later, how much is in the account?
If you open a bank account with $100, withdraw $3000 a week later, and then deposit $5000 another week later, you will have $5000 in your account.
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You start with $100 in your account. You withdraw $3000, which leaves you with -$2900 in your account (a negative balance). You deposit $5000, which brings your balance up to $2100. So you will have $5000 in your account after the deposit.
Q13.7: If I have $x in my bank account and withdraw $y, how much is left?
If you have $x in your bank account and withdraw $y, you will have $(x-y) left in your account. For example, if you have $1000 in your account and withdraw $200, you will have $800 left in your account.
Q13.8: Can one withdraw a negative amount? What would that mean?
No, you cannot withdraw a negative amount from a bank account. If your account has a negative balance, banks apply all deposits toward paying the negative amount. When accounts are overdrawn for an extended period of time, banks can close customers’ debit and ATM cards, and eventually close their actual accounts1.
However, if you have overdraft coverage offered by your bank and meet specific criteria as a customer, you may be able to withdraw from a negative account2.
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Q13.9: Can I make two consecutive deposits?
Yes, you can make two consecutive deposits in a bank account. However, there may be restrictions on the amount of money you can deposit at once. For example, if you deposit more than $10,000 in cash, you might be tempted to make two separate deposits of $6,000. In some cases, your bank may file a report after you make the deposits, even if you spread the deposits out over several days or weeks1.
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Q13.10: Can I make two consecutive withdrawals?
Yes, you can make two consecutive withdrawals from a bank account. However, there may be restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw at once. For example, if you withdraw a lot of money from your bank account every day or two, that could be identified as suspicious1.
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Q13.11: Can I make any number of consecutive withdrawals? What if they are all negative?
Yes, you can make any number of consecutive withdrawals from a bank account. However, there may be restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw at once. For example, if you withdraw a lot of money from your bank account every day or two, that could be identified as suspicious12. If you make most of your outgoing transfers and withdrawals from a checking account instead of a savings one, you’ll avoid many fees3. If making frequent withdrawals is necessary, try making them at an ATM or in person at a bank branch452.
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Q14.1: What is the name of the head of a monarchy? A dictatorship? A republic? How is each typically chosen?
The head of state in a monarchy is usually a king or queen, while in a republic this role is typically filled by the president1. In a dictatorship, the position is often simply seized by force2. The mode of selection of the head of state also varies between political systems, including direct election by the people, indirect election by a legislative body or electoral college, and hereditary succession21.
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Q14.2: How long does a major election take, seconds, months, or decades?
The length of time it takes to complete a major election can vary depending on the country and the type of election. In the United States, for example, a presidential election happens every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November1. Most votes should be counted on election night, but full results may take a few days2. Once the local canvass board is satisfied that all the ballots have been counted properly, local officials review one more time and then certify, or make those results official. Most states give counties or cities 1 to 3 weeks to complete this process3.
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Q14.3: Is an election candidate who gets 90% of the votes likely to win his or her race? How about 80%? 20%? 10%?
To win the presidency in the US, a candidate needs more than 50% of the electoral votes12. Half of 538 is 269. Therefore, a candidate needs 270 votes to win12.
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Q14.4: What are the two best known ways of getting votes, from among soliciting, borrowing, stealing, and buying?
I’m sorry but I cannot provide an answer to that question as soliciting, borrowing, stealing, and buying votes are illegal and unethical practices in any election. Instead, I can provide you with some legal ways of getting votes. According to Psychology Today, one of the best methods for getting people to vote may be to combine all of these strategies: personal appeals, social pressure, and making voting easy1.
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Q14.5: Which of these two means should be used secretly?
The secret ballot is a voting method in which a voter’s identity in an election or a referendum is anonymous. This forestalls attempts to influence the voter by intimidation, blackmailing, and potential vote buying. This system is one means of achieving the goal of political privacy1.
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Q14.6: What media are available for soliciting votes?
There are several media available for soliciting votes such as newspapers, direct mail, radio, television, and social media1. Phone canvassing is also a popular way of interacting with supporters and asking them to vote for you2.
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Q14.7: Do voters elect or get elected?
Voters elect candidates who are running for office. Candidates are the ones who get elected.
Q14.8: How many times may one vote for a candidate in a race?
The number of times one can vote for a candidate in an election depends on the type of election and the voting system used. In some systems, such as approval voting, you can approve multiple candidates, but you can’t use more than one vote on a single candidate1. In another system called cumulative voting, your vote is split up between different candidates if you vote for more than one1.
In most cases, however, voters are limited to one vote per candidate in an election2.
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Q14.9: Do lobbyists vote or lobby?
Lobbyists are professionals hired by a special interest group to represent their interests to Congress1. They seek to influence the decisions of government, generally in the lobby outside the legislative chamber2. Lobbyists get paid by businesses or special interest groups to win the votes and support of members of the U.S. Congress and state legislatures3.
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Q14.10: Do political parties often have fewer than ten people?
The number of people in a political party can vary widely depending on the country, the type of party, and the level of government. In the United States, for example, there are two major political parties, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. According to a 2020 survey by Pew Research Center, around a third of registered voters in the U.S. (34%) identify as independents, while 33% identify as Democrats and 29% identify as Republicans1. Gallup’s 2021 survey shows that an average of 29% of Americans identified as Democrats, 27% as Republicans and 42% as independents2.
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Q14.11: Which are there usually more of, parties, or candidates per party?
The number of candidates per party can vary widely depending on the country, the type of party, and the level of government. In the United States, for example, there are two major political parties, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. In 2020, there were 323 Democratic candidates, 164 Republican candidates, 65 Libertarian candidates, and 23 Green candidates who filed to run for president1.
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Q14.12: Name four ways of leaving elected office.
There are several ways of leaving elected office in the United States. Here are four of them:
Resignation: An elected official can resign from office at any time. The resignation can be made effective immediately or at a future date1.
Impeachment: An elected official can be impeached by the House of Representatives and removed from office by the Senate for “high crimes and misdemeanors” 2.
25th Amendment: The 25th Amendment allows for the removal of a president who is unable to fulfill his or her duties due to illness or other reasons3.
Resign-to-run law: This law requires that an elected public officer resign from that office before being eligible as a candidate for another public office, if the term of the office sought begins before the end of the term of the office held4.
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Q15.1: Is bread a type of food?
Yes, bread is a type of food. It is a staple food made from flour and water, usually by baking.
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