Suppose We Discover a New Comet on an Orbit That

question 10

Multiple Choice

Suppose we discover a new comet on an orbit that brings it closer to the Sun than Mercury every 125 years. What can we conclude?

• A) It has been on its current orbit for only a very short time compared to the age of our solar system.
• B) It came from the Oort cloud.
• C) It came from the Kuiper belt.
• D) It has a coma and tail during most of each orbit.

Analyze the influence of cultural trends on individual behavior and societal norms.

Distinguish between different cultural phenomena, such as McDonaldization and rationalization, and their effects on everyday life.

Identify how culture serves as both an independent and dependent variable in sociological studies.

Evaluate the role of cultural capital in maintaining social inequalities.

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